JOB
The City of Garden Grove is now accepting applications for: WATER PRODUCTION OPERATORDeadline to apply for this recruitment is Monday, December 22, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. PST.Click here to apply online: Join Our Team Under general supervision, the Water Production Operator participates in the operation and maintenance of water production facilities. There are currently two (2) full-time openings in the Water Services Division of the Public Works Department. We anticipate creating an eligibility list from this recruitment that may be used to fill current and future vacancies for these classifications. Apply now!
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Performs preventive maintenance on internal combustion engines, booster pumps, electric motors, and pipes and appurtenances, and may confer with supervisor regarding major repairs and/or replacement of components or entire units;Inspects production facilities, checks pressures, reservoir levels and status of pumping equipment and pressure regulator stations;Actuates controls - manual, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electric or electronic - to start or stop such functions as may be required;Inspects production facility's equipment through checking oil levels, bearing noises, temperatures, vibrations, and megs electrical windings;Checks amperage, adjusts hydropneumatic settings and checks for sanding conditions;Inspects vacuum manifolds, tachometers, spark plugs, contacts and terminals, gears, control piping, dry wells, strainers, probes and other components;Monitors and maintains chemical application equipment;Reads recorders, meters and gauges, and records readings, makes field computations and adjustments on equipment, immediately reports unusual operating conditions;Maintains and repairs supporting structures, vaults, fencing and sites for any or all production facilities;Performs inspection and maintenance functions in confined spaces;Prepares routine operational and maintenance reports;Performs other related duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
HOW TO APPLYOnline applications can be submitted by visiting: www.ggcity.org/hr. Questions regarding this position may be sent via email to ggjobs@ggcity.org. City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and every other Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.The deadline to apply is Monday, December 22, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. PST. Your online application packet must include: completed online employment applicationcompleted supplemental questionnairecopy of your Grade 1 Water Distribution (D1) Certificatecopy of your Grade 1 Water Treatment (T1) CertificateThe job application must be completely filled out. A resume may be attached but cannot substitute for the information required on the application. Be sure to include any education, training or other relevant course work that would make you a particularly strong candidate. Your application will be reviewed very carefully, and only those who appear to have the best qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to further testing.THE SELECTION PROCESSSelection process may consist of: Written Exam - tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, January 14, 2026Oral panel interview - tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, February 4, 2026APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE COMMUNICATION THROUGH EMAIL ONLY. Applicants should check their email and spam mail for all notices regarding their status.Candidates who may need accommodations during the selection process must contact the Human Resources Department at ggjobs@ggcity.org at least one week prior to any test dates.If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact ggjobs@ggcity.org.NEPOTISM POLICYThe City has adopted a Nepotism Policy that may affect the status of your application. Please refer to the Garden Grove Municipal Code 2.44.440 Nepotism Policy for more information.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe City of Garden Grove is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, religion, ancestry, national origin, medical condition, non-disqualifying disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identify/expression, genetic information, military/veteran status, or other protected class covered by appropriate law.DISASTER SERVICE WORKERPer Government Code 3100, in the event of a disaster, employees of the City of Garden Grove are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
