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Wastewater Mechanic I-II (Industrial Maintenance Mechanic) Environmental Services
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Position Number: 2743905
Location: San Jose, CA
Position Type: Facilities Management

Wastewater Mechanic I-II (Industrial Maintenance Mechanic) – Environmental Services – (2101485)
City of San Jose | San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility
Salary Range: The annual salary range is $73,382.40 - $99,049.40
Open Date: 12/17/2021
Close Date: 01/18/2022

Position Description
Requisition Job #2101485:
Please note that applications are currently not accepted through any other third-party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose's website at https://sanjoseca.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2101485&tz=GMT-08%3A00&tzname=America%2FLos_Angeles

Pursuant to the City's COVID- 19 Mandatory Vaccination and Testing Policy, the City of San Jose is requiring all new hires to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination as a condition of employment absent a documented medical and/or religious exemption.
Wastewater Mechanic – Maintenance Division

Wastewater Mechanics for the Maintenance Division are responsible for performing the full range of technical and mechanical tasks associated with the preventive and corrective maintenance of wastewater plant machinery and equipment. In this job, you may assist Sr. Wastewater Mechanics in the more difficult and complex duties. You will have the opportunity to attend training to understand the equipment better and keep current on trends. Mechanics are expected to work well independently and on teams.

The following is a partial list of Wastewater Mechanics typical responsibilities in the Maintenance section:

Troubleshoots and repairs wastewater buildings and equipment such as pumps, valves, gearboxes, compressors, blowers, grit removal equipment, conveyors, mixers, clarifiers, chemical feed systems, and other equipment.
Fabricates and modifies parts as needed for system operations associated with shop equipment drill presses, ironworker, band saws, pedestal grinders, hydraulic shear, and knowledge of welding.
Operates bridge cranes, chain falls, lever hoists and all associated rigging.
Interprets drawings, service manuals and parts manuals.
Performs equipment inspections at scheduled intervals to detect the possibility of malfunctions.
Determines spare parts inventory levels and initiates parts replacement; stocks replacement parts.
Maintains maintenance and repair records on equipment, systems, and components; assists in maintaining and updating the maintenance manuals.
Communicates to supervisor concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such issues.
Can,or can learn to, work with computer-based work order and inventory management software to create, complete and track maintenance work and parts used.
The Regional Wastewater Facility is a 24/7 operation serving the South Bay. Typical schedules for Maintenance Division Wastewater Mechanics are 4x10s. Wastewater Mechanics may be called upon to work overtime, holidays, or alternative shifts in support of the facility.

Position Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

1. Education: Successful completion of high school, General Educational Development (G.E.D.) Certificate, or California Proficiency Certificate.

2. Experience: Two (2) years journey-level experience as a mechanic in hydraulics, wastewater treatment or a closely related industry or in operation, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of mechanical and electrical equipment related to large stationary diesel and spark-ignited engines, and/or power generators; OR four (4) years' experience assisting Wastewater Mechanics in the maintenance and repair of wastewater equipment at a level equivalent to Wastewater Attendant or Assistant Heavy Diesel Equipment Operator/Mechanic with the City of San José.

3. Acceptable Substitution: Completion of the Attendant Skills Knowledge and Evaluation (SKE) program and completion of the certification as Plant Mechanical Technologist Grade I from California Water Environment Association (CWEA) may be substituted as one (1) year experience assisting Wastewater Mechanics in the maintenance and repair of wastewater equipment at a level equivalent to Wastewater Attendant or Assistant Heavy Diesel Equipment Operator/Mechanic with the City of San José.

4. Required Licensing: Possession of a valid State of California Class C driver's license. As a condition of employment in some designated positions, possession of a valid State of California Class A or B driver's license with applicable endorsements may be required in the performance of job duties.

5. Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

How to Apply
How to apply - The Requisition # for this job posting is 2101485. To view the full job announcement and apply for this position, please go to https://sanjoseca.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2101485&tz=GMT-08%3A00&tzname=America%2FLos_Angeles

PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST APPLY AND SUBMIT YOUR JOB APPLICATION FOR JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT THE CITY CAREERS PAGE AT https://sanjoseca.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2101485&tz=GMT-08%3A00&tzname=America%2FLos_Angeles IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A CITY OF SAN JOSE POSITION