Rancho California Water District benefits

A public water and wastewater district serving southwest Riverside County, California.

23 recorded benefits. Record edited: Sun Oct 04 2026 21:29:33 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time).

Recorded work model: Hybrid for eligible positions by approval..

Health insurance

Regular full-time employee-only premiums are District-paid; limited-term and regular part-time premiums are prorated. Represented dependent contributions are 15%–25% by plan

Eligibility & sources

US · FullTime, PartTime · Regular full-time, limited-term and part-time employees working more than 30 hours weekly. Regular full-time medical waivers require proof of other insurance; limited-term waiver payments may be prorated. Represented waiver participation is capped at 25%, with an ordered waitlist and 30-day qualifying-event deadline.

Sources & dates

Dental insurance

Employee and eligible-dependent coverage is District-paid

Eligibility & sources

US · FullTime, PartTime · Regular full-time employees, including probationary and limited-term; regular and limited-term part-time employees regularly working at least 30 hours weekly receive prorated benefits.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current District employee benefits page; plan eligibility and contribution terms differ by employee class and bargaining unit.

  • Employee handbook Employee Handbook (effective February 26, 2026)

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current Employee Handbook effective February 26, 2026; benefit-specific eligibility applies to regular full-time, limited-term and part-time employees, while some named sections exclude particular classes.

Vision insurance

Employee and eligible-dependent coverage is District-paid

Eligibility & sources

US · FullTime, PartTime · Regular full-time employees, including probationary and limited-term; regular and limited-term part-time employees regularly working at least 30 hours weekly receive prorated benefits.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current District employee benefits page; plan eligibility and contribution terms differ by employee class and bargaining unit.

  • Employee handbook Employee Handbook (effective February 26, 2026)

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current Employee Handbook effective February 26, 2026; benefit-specific eligibility applies to regular full-time, limited-term and part-time employees, while some named sections exclude particular classes.

Employee assistance program

Confidential counseling and work-life support at no employee cost.

Eligibility & sources

US · All District employees.

Sources & dates

  • Employee handbook Employee Handbook (effective February 26, 2026)

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current Employee Handbook effective February 26, 2026; benefit-specific eligibility applies to regular full-time, limited-term and part-time employees, while some named sections exclude particular classes.

Life insurance

District-paid coverage of twice annual salary, capped at $375,000; supplemental life coverage is available at employee expense

Eligibility & sources

US · FullTime, PartTime · Regular and limited-term full- or part-time employees working more than 30 hours weekly; District-paid life coverage begins the first day of the month following hire.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current District employee benefits page; plan eligibility and contribution terms differ by employee class and bargaining unit.

  • Employee handbook Employee Handbook (effective February 26, 2026)

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current Employee Handbook effective February 26, 2026; benefit-specific eligibility applies to regular full-time, limited-term and part-time employees, while some named sections exclude particular classes.

Disability insurance

Long-term coverage of up to 66.67% of salary, beginning on the 91st day

Eligibility & sources

US · FullTime · Regular full-time employees only.

Sources & dates

  • Employee handbook Employee Handbook (effective February 26, 2026)

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current Employee Handbook effective February 26, 2026; benefit-specific eligibility applies to regular full-time, limited-term and part-time employees, while some named sections exclude particular classes.

Sick leave

Regular full-time sick leave accrues at 3.69 hours per pay period from hire; part-time employees receive the greater of five days or 40 hours each fiscal year after their first year

Eligibility & sources

US · FullTime, PartTime · Full-time accrual is 3.69 hours per pay period from hire. Regular and limited-term part-time employees earn the greater of three days or 24 hours by day 120, then an additional two days or 16 hours, whichever is greater, by day 200; thereafter the greater of five days or 40 hours per fiscal year. Regular full-time employees may use up to 18 accrued sick hours for personal time off each fiscal year; regular part-time allowances are prorated and not additional leave.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current District employee benefits page; plan eligibility and contribution terms differ by employee class and bargaining unit.

  • Employee handbook Employee Handbook (effective February 26, 2026)

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current Employee Handbook effective February 26, 2026; benefit-specific eligibility applies to regular full-time, limited-term and part-time employees, while some named sections exclude particular classes.

Hybrid work

At least three days on-site each week.

Eligibility & sources

US · Suitable positions only, after initial probation with initial and latest overall ratings of Meets Expectations, and no Work Improvement Plan or progressive discipline. Supervisor, department and HR approval is required and revocable; at least three on-site days weekly. Telecommuting is not a substitute for dependent care and emergency response may require on-site attendance.

Sources & dates

  • Employee handbook Employee Handbook (effective February 26, 2026)

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current Employee Handbook effective February 26, 2026; benefit-specific eligibility applies to regular full-time, limited-term and part-time employees, while some named sections exclude particular classes.

Accidental death and dismemberment insurance

No-cost coverage.

Eligibility & sources

US · FullTime, PartTime · Regular full-time employees, including probationary and limited-term; regular and limited-term part-time employees regularly working at least 30 hours weekly receive prorated benefits.

Sources & dates

  • Employee handbook Employee Handbook (effective February 26, 2026)

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current Employee Handbook effective February 26, 2026; benefit-specific eligibility applies to regular full-time, limited-term and part-time employees, while some named sections exclude particular classes.

Health savings account

$2,500 annually for employee-only coverage or $4,000 for family coverage.

Eligibility & sources

US · MPCEA-represented classifications exclude temporary, limited-term and Director-level employees; RCWDEA excludes management, confidential, professional, temporary and limited-term employees. The Board may change contribution amounts and timing.

Sources & dates

Flexible spending account

Health-care and dependent-care expenses.

Eligibility & sources

US · FullTime · Regular full-time and limited-term employees.

Sources & dates

  • Employee handbook Employee Handbook (effective February 26, 2026)

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current Employee Handbook effective February 26, 2026; benefit-specific eligibility applies to regular full-time, limited-term and part-time employees, while some named sections exclude particular classes.

Pension plan

CalPERS formulas: 2.7% at 55 for classic members or 2% at 62 for PEPRA members.

Eligibility & sources

US · FullTime, PartTime · Regular full-time employees and limited-term full- or part-time employees working at least 30 hours weekly. Classic formula applies to hires on or before December 31, 2012; PEPRA formula applies to hires on or after January 1, 2013, subject to membership tier.

Sources & dates

Bonus or Variable Compensation

One-time bonus for qualifying new certifications or degrees; MPCEA and RCWDEA employees also have a merit-bonus program.

Eligibility & sources

US · Certification bonus requires completion of a qualifying course or program and a new certification or degree on the District's list. Merit bonus applies to MPCEA or RCWDEA bargaining-unit employees, subject to the respective unit exclusions.

Sources & dates

Retiree insurance

Medical, dental and life coverage with shared premiums.

Eligibility & sources

US · District retirees; eligibility depends on hire date and years of service.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current District employee benefits page; plan eligibility and contribution terms differ by employee class and bargaining unit.

Vacation & time off

Full-time vacation: 80–160 hours annually by service; exempt employees receive 120 hours annually

Eligibility & sources

US · FullTime, PartTime · Regular full-time and limited-term employees accrue by service; part-time vacation accrual is prorated. Accrual begins at hire; maximum balance is 480 hours.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current District employee benefits page; plan eligibility and contribution terms differ by employee class and bargaining unit.

  • Employee handbook Employee Handbook (effective February 26, 2026)

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current Employee Handbook effective February 26, 2026; benefit-specific eligibility applies to regular full-time, limited-term and part-time employees, while some named sections exclude particular classes.

Company holidays

11 paid holidays, including one floating holiday; regular full-time employees receive nine floating-holiday hours per fiscal year

Eligibility & sources

US · FullTime, PartTime · Regular full-time, limited-term and part-time employees; limited-term and part-time holiday pay is prorated. Employees must work or use paid leave for their scheduled workdays immediately before and after the holiday. New-hire floating hours are prorated; floating hours expire at fiscal-year end.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current District employee benefits page; plan eligibility and contribution terms differ by employee class and bargaining unit.

  • Employee handbook Employee Handbook (effective February 26, 2026)

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current Employee Handbook effective February 26, 2026; benefit-specific eligibility applies to regular full-time, limited-term and part-time employees, while some named sections exclude particular classes.

Bereavement leave

Up to five working days.

Eligibility & sources

US · For the death of a listed family member or a critical illness when death is imminent.

Sources & dates

  • Employee handbook Employee Handbook (effective February 26, 2026)

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current Employee Handbook effective February 26, 2026; benefit-specific eligibility applies to regular full-time, limited-term and part-time employees, while some named sections exclude particular classes.

Military leave

Active-duty wage replenishment for up to one year when military pay is below regular wages.

Eligibility & sources

US · Military orders and advance written leave request required. Military pay includes basic pay and specified allowances. Each month of wage replenishment requires three months of employment upon return; unmet obligations require prorated repayment, first from accrued leave.

Sources & dates

  • Employee handbook Employee Handbook (effective February 26, 2026)

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current Employee Handbook effective February 26, 2026; benefit-specific eligibility applies to regular full-time, limited-term and part-time employees, while some named sections exclude particular classes.

Organ and bone marrow donation leave

Up to 30 paid business days for organ donation or five paid business days for bone marrow donation

Eligibility & sources

US · At least 90 days of employment, written donor and medical-necessity verification, and practicable advance notice. Before receiving the stated paid benefit, employees must use available accrued leave for two weeks for organ donation or five days for bone-marrow donation. Limits apply within the 12-month period beginning on the first leave day; intermittent leave is permitted.

Sources & dates

  • Employee handbook Employee Handbook (effective February 26, 2026)

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current Employee Handbook effective February 26, 2026; benefit-specific eligibility applies to regular full-time, limited-term and part-time employees, while some named sections exclude particular classes.

Management leave

Two days (18 hours) per fiscal year.

Eligibility & sources

US · At-will employees only; credited at fiscal-year start, taken only in full-day increments and forfeited if unused during that fiscal year.

Sources & dates

  • Employee handbook Employee Handbook (effective February 26, 2026)

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current Employee Handbook effective February 26, 2026; benefit-specific eligibility applies to regular full-time, limited-term and part-time employees, while some named sections exclude particular classes.

Leave sharing

Donated vacation or sick hours for a medical emergency.

Eligibility & sources

US · Recipient must have exhausted accrued sick and vacation leave and request HR confirmation of the medical emergency. Donations are individually reviewed and may require General Manager approval; sick-leave donors need at least 27 hours. Donated hours are converted using donor and recipient regular pay rates and used only as needed for the approved event.

Sources & dates

  • Employee handbook Employee Handbook (effective February 26, 2026)

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current Employee Handbook effective February 26, 2026; benefit-specific eligibility applies to regular full-time, limited-term and part-time employees, while some named sections exclude particular classes.

Tuition reimbursement

Up to 80% of degree-program tuition, capped at 80% of comparable UC California-resident tuition; eligible books and parking are reimbursed at 100%.

Eligibility & sources

US · FullTime · Regular full-time employees with at least one year of service and satisfactory performance; reimbursement requires approval.

Sources & dates

  • Benefits page Employee Benefits

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current District employee benefits page; plan eligibility and contribution terms differ by employee class and bargaining unit.

Deferred compensation plan

At-will employees may receive a dollar-for-dollar match up to 2% of salary.

Eligibility & sources

US · FullTime, PartTime · Regular and limited-term full- or part-time employees working more than 20 hours may participate from day one; the employer match is limited to eligible at-will employees and is unavailable to limited-term employees and student interns.

Sources & dates

  • Employee handbook Employee Handbook (effective February 26, 2026)

    Read 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

    Source context

    Current Employee Handbook effective February 26, 2026; benefit-specific eligibility applies to regular full-time, limited-term and part-time employees, while some named sections exclude particular classes.