The City of San Leandro's Waste Water Treatment Division provides operation and maintenance of the Water Pollution Control Plant, 14 remote pump stations with 12 being sewer, and the inspection and maintenance of the City and EBDA's infrastructure outside of the Plant.
The Treatment Plant is looking for candidates with a mechanical aptitude, who are excited to join the team. Current vacancies may be filled at either the Maintenance Mechanic I or II level, depending on qualifications. Candidates with experience in wastewater maintenance and those looking to advance in the field, are highly desired.
Position Definition:
Performs routine and general maintenance mechanical work at the Water Pollution Control Plant facilities, including wastewater and storm lift stations and other field locations. Incumbents perform a variety of skilled and unskilled tasks including equipment installation, maintenance and repair, construction, plumbing, cement work and heavy equipment operation; performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Maintenance Mechanic I:
Performs semi-skilled tasks requiring a working knowledge of plumbing, construction, welding, mechanical equipment and maintenance repair, heavy equipment operation and other maintenance functions as required. Troubleshoots and repairs plant and field location equipment. Maintenance Mechanic I level is distinguished from Maintenance Mechanic II level by the more routine tasks performed and the lower degree of responsibility and authority.
Maintenance Mechanic II:
Performs journey level work on a variety of skilled tasks including plumbing, welding, machining, equipment repair and construction in connection with the maintenance of facilities; acts in a lead capacity; ensures proper use of equipment and safety procedures at job sites; ensures acceptable quality of work performed; ensures project work meets industry standards; maintains computer database on all work orders; trains and participates in the review and evaluation of entry-level employees and performs related work as required. The Maintenance Mechanic II is distinguished from Maintenance Mechanic I by the higher level of skills and responsibility.
Experience and Education Guidelines:
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would most likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Maintenance Mechanic I:
Education: High school diploma or certified equivalent (GED).
Experience: Two years work experience involving equipment maintenance, repair and troubleshooting, plumbing, construction and heavy equipment operation.
Maintenance Mechanic II:
Education: High school diploma or certified equivalent (GED).
Experience: Three years of experience involving equipment maintenance, repair and troubleshooting, plumbing, construction and heavy equipment operation. Experience in a wastewater treatment plant is highly desired.
Licenses/certifications/other requirements: Must be willing to work such hours as are necessary to accomplish the job requirements; travel to attend meetings; seminars and conferences. Classification requires the possession and continued maintenance of a valid class "C" California driver's license for operating a motor vehicle.
Possession and maintenance of CPR and First Aid certification.
Maintenance Mechanic I:
Possession by the end of probationary period and maintenance of a California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Plant Maintenance Grade I Mechanical Technology and Electrical/Instrumentation certificate.
Maintenance Mechanic II:
Possession by the end of probationary period and maintenance of a California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Plant Maintenance Grade II Mechanical Technology and Electrical/Instrumentation certificate.
For additional information and to apply, please visit the City of San Leandro website at www.sanleandro.org.
