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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Disinfection Systems Technician I (Flex) - **Company:** (las Vegas) - **Location:** Las Vegas, NV, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $65,416.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Airflow, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, Databases, Distributed Systems, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Data Storage Management, Enterprise Software Applications - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d33229f615be0222 ## About the Role The Ideal candidate will have two years of increasingly responsible general maintenance experience in maintenance and processes that relate to a large potable water operation, and the disinfection processes and related state and local requirements for water storage facilities that meet the Safe Drinking Water Standards; will possess mechanical and troubleshooting skills and have strict adherence to prescribed safety and work practices. Have the ability to demonstrate interpersonal and strong communication abilities, administrative qualities, and customer service skills; and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision; the possession of a State of Nevada Distribution Gade 1 at time of hire is desirable along with a Nevada Class A License with required endorsements within 6 months of hire. Candidates must also hold Water Distribution Operator II and Water Treatment Operator I certifications within 6 months of hire date to flex to a level II technician. INTRODUCTION: Human Resources will screen applications and supplemental questionnaires. Candidates possessing the strongest skills and experience for this position will be forwarded to the hiring department for further evaluation and to determine who will be invited to the formal interview process. The candidate hired will be required to pass a drug screening, background check and may be required to pass a job-related physical evaluation., Knowledge of: Principles and procedures in the operation, servicing and repair of distribution system chemical and nonchemical pumps, valves, motors, diesel engines and electronic, computerized and manual control systems in a large, complex potable water distribution, storage and disinfection system; sodium hypochlorite storage management and hazardous transportation and field delivery requirements; pipefitting and plumbing practices and procedures associated with the installation of potable water and sodium hypochlorite systems in reservoirs and other facilities; methods and practices in the installation, maintenance and repair of chemical injection and delivery systems and machinery and equipment of similar complexity; water quality sampling and testing requirements and procedures; local, state and federal laws and regulations regarding the production, treatment, storage and transmission of potable water, including the Safe Drinking Water Act and relevant EPA regulations; water industry math; hazards of the work and required safety practices and procedures including the use of personal protective equipment and air monitoring equipment for confined space entry and chemical exposure; enterprise applications related to the work, including SCADA and computerized maintenance management systems. Ability to: Operate, repair, install and align a wide variety of pumping, control, distribution and disinfection system equipment, including digital control equipment; calibrate pumps and chemical feed systems; read and assess the significance of control system meters, gauges and other components and diagnose conditions and problems; install, repair and rebuild chemical feed systems; service and repair reservoir equipment and machinery; access and utilize maintenance management system databases for system component information; read valve books, blueprints and schematic drawings; prepare clear and concise records and reports; understand and follow oral and written instructions; communicate effectively in writing and orally; exercise independent judgment and initiative within established procedures and guidelines; and establish and maintain effective relationships in with those encountered in the course of the work. Training and Experience: The following are typical ways of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above: Disinfection Systems Technician I- Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent; and two years of increasingly responsible general maintenance experience in potable water production, treatment, storage and distribution; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Disinfection Systems Technician II - A Disinfection Systems Technician I may be considered for advancement to Disinfection Systems Technician II after demonstrating proficiency to perform the full range of duties of the latter class. Proficiency criteria and the process for demonstrating performance at the levels established in the criteria are established jointly by hiring authorities and the Director, Human Resources and are described in a separate document., While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to stand and walk; talk or hear in person; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; smell; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands or arms. Employees must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Mental Demands While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use oral and written communications skills; read documents or instructions; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret conditions, data or information; use water industry math; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work with precision under intensive, changing deadlines with constant interruptions; and interact with others encountered in the course of work. ## Description Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties in the inspection, maintenance, servicing and repair of hypochlorite equipment and facilities used in well production and distribution, storage and disinfection of potable water systems; receives deliveries and maintains storage of sodium hypochlorite, following all applicable safety procedures and protocols; performs preventative and reactive maintenance and repair of non-chemical pumping equipment, reservoirs, tanks and related systems; and performs related duties as assigned., Typically, a Disinfection Systems Technician I is expected to be capable of meeting the proficiency criteria within a 24-month period, depending on an individual's prior experience and progression in performing the full range of Disinfection Systems Technician II duties as described in the established performance criteria. ## Related Videos - [Best Practices for AI-Assisted Development of Distributed Systems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100200-best-practices-for-ai-assisted-development-of-distributed-systems) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Your Distributed System Just Got a Brain. 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