Assistant Technician, Equipment Reliability - (26-MS-811009-016)
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.
| General |
| Job Title: | Assistant Technician, Equipment Reliability | Job Code: | S0253 |
| Supervises Directly: | No | ||
| New or Revised: | Revised | Regular or At-Will: | Regular |
| Date: | 9/23/2026 | Exempt or Non-Exempt: | Non-Exempt |
| Compensation Approval Signature: | Union/ Non-Union: | Union | |
Division:
Department: | Operations
MS-Maintenance | Salary Schedule: | Regular Wage Service (RW) |
| Cost Center Code: | 811009 | Grade: | RW08 |
| Essential Position: | Yes | Reports To: | Supervisor, Equipment Reliability |
| EEO Code: | Skilled Craft Workers | Work Format | In-Person |
| Who We Are & What We Do: |
At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high-quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.
| Role Description: |
The Assistant Technician, Equipment Reliability performs a limited variety of skilled tasks in the maintenance of equipment regarding lubrication including contamination control, inspection, and proactive maintenance. Under guidance, troubleshoots and maintains the lubrication in equipment. Assists with ultrasound and vibration data collection.
| Essential Duties & Responsibilities: |
Basic understanding of oil and grease appurtenances and related best practices, perform PM of equipment, follows the shop oil SOP, collect and labels oil for outside analysis.
Performs (with assistance and instruction) draining and cleaning of reservoirs, changes oil, documenting incorrect oil levels, changing filters and desiccant driers on reservoirs and any anomalies.
Collects data (with assistance and instruction) for ultrasound and vibration and uploads to database.
Performs (with assistance and instructions) review of OEM service manual, and lubrication recommendations.
Good oral and written communications skills.
Must have good interpersonal skills, good planning and organizing skills, and a high degree of self-motivation.
Use of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for work execution and documentation.
Performs other duties and projects as required at the discretion of the immediate supervisor.
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Key Working Relationships: Interacts with co-workers in the department and throughout the Authority.
| Skills & Qualifications: |
The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.
Required Skills & Qualifications
| Required Experience: |
Two (2) years of experience in a heavy industrial environment. |
| Minimum Education Requirements: |
| High School diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate. |
| Required Skills: |
| Must be computer literate, proficient in the use of Windows, Microsoft Office, and the Internet. Utilizes the Maximo Computerize Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to create, document, record labor, and logs. |
| Required Licenses & Certifications: |
| Qualified to operate lifting equipment (fork truck, skip hoist etc.) within 11 months of hire. |
| Must possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operating License. |
| Physical Requirements: |
| Subject to indoor/outdoor environmental conditions that include exposure to extreme cold and/or hot temperatures. |
| Subject to noise, vibration, and to hazards from a variety of physical conditions. |
| Subject to atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system or skin such as fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, chemicals, sewage, activated sludge, lubricants, and other cutting fluids and requires wearing personal protective equipment. |
| Work is performed in a heavy industrial environment, at pumping and treatment locations, in biologically contaminated underground facilities, including wet wells, electrical manholes, treatment process tanks, around spiders, rodents and mosquitoes, and on high places such as roofs, cranes, catwalks, and towers. |
| Must meet the physical demands of confined space entry. |
| Must be able to lift 50 pounds. |
| Must be able to climb a ladder. |
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
| Preferred Experience: |
| N/A |
| Preferred Education Requirements: |
| Technical school leading to an associate degree is a plus. |
| Preferred Skills: |
| N/A |
*The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.
| Your Experience at DC Water: |
At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life’s most precious resource in the nation’s capital.
Take pride in your work. We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.
Connect to a strong culture. Everything we do is grounded in our shared values—accountability, trust, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and well-being.
Be your true self. We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees’ individuality and unique contributions.
Build your skills and career path. We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against “qualified individuals with disabilities.”
If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to
perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please
email complianceada@dcwater.com.