Maintenance Crew Lead (Facilities and Utilities)

City of Milpitas•Milpitas, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our dedicated Public Works team as a Maintenance Worker III (Crew Lead) and make a positive impact on the community of the City of Milpitas! The two (2) current vacancies are in the Facilities and Utilities Maintenance Sections of the Public Works Department. This recruitment may be used to establish an eligible list for future Maintenance Worker III vacancies. The Maintenance Worker III serves as lead worker over a crew within their assigned area of responsibility to perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance and repair of public facilities. This is the advanced journey level class in the maintenance worker class series. The Maintenance Worker Ill is distinguished from other classes in the maintenance series by the responsibility assumed by leading a crew and by the performance of the more complex and responsible duties assigned to positions in this series. Incumbents at this level typically possess specialized skills, knowledge and abilities, and work independently. Facilities Maintenance: The ideal candidate is a skilled and dependable professional with experience in public works facilities. They demonstrate strong leadership as a crew lead, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to standard. They bring hands-on expertise in tasks such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and equipment operation, along with the ability to read blueprints and maintain systems in compliance with health and safety codes. They are proficient in maintaining pools, pumps, filters, and related infrastructure. Utility Section: The ideal candidate is a skilled and experienced maintenance worker that is comfortable repairing and maintaining water distribution and/or storm/sewer collection systems assets and equipment. They are good at motivating and directing crews and are comfortable interacting with a variety of people including the general public, businesses, and contractors. They are familiar with utility maintenance best practices and related regulations that protect public health and the environment. They take pride in public service and contribute to the safety, function, and appearance of community facilities and infrastructure. Known for their reliability, teamwork, and ability to train and guide staff, the ideal candidate will excel in both fieldwork and administrative tasks such as recordkeeping and coordinating daily operations. If you're a hardworking and knowledgeable maintenance professional looking to make a difference, we encourage you to apply! For the complete job description, please visit: Maintenance Worker III In addition to the benefits as outlined in the Benefits tab of this job announcement, this position will be scheduled to work 4, 10-hour days per week, which can allow for a generous work/life balance. This posting is written notice of a permanent, vacant position in the Utilities Section. Internal applications will be reviewed after Friday, July 17, 2026, which is 10 working days after the recruitment is posted. If a minimum of three (3) qualified, internal applications are received, those candidates will be considered in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Milpitas Employees Association. External applicants will not be considered for this position until after the internal applicant review process has concluded.

Requirements

Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of public facilities including the areas of streets, utilities, parks, street landscape maintenance, facilities, and/or recreation, comparable to that of the Maintenance Worker Il in the City of Milpitas.
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (e.g. high school diploma or GED)
Possession of and ability to maintain a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
When assigned to Facilities: Possession of and ability to maintain a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) within 11 months of appointment.
When assigned to the Utilities Section: Water Utility Section: Class B Commercial Driver’s License with a Tanker endorsement within 11 months of appointment.
Possession of, and ability to maintain, a State of California Water Distribution Operator Certificate Grade II from State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)
Obtain and maintain a State of California Water Distribution Operator Certificate Grade III from SWRCB with 11 months of appointment.
Obtain and maintain a State of California Water Treatment Operator I from SWRCB within 11 months of appointment.
Storm/Sewer Section: Possession of, and ability to maintain a Wastewater Collection System Maintenance Certificate, Grade II from the California Water Environment Association (CWEA).
Visual Requirements: Discern colors
Auditory Requirements: 100-decibel hearing
Physical exam, and drug and alcohol screening.
Work is mainly performed outdoors; ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, squat, kneel, crawl, bend, and stoop at any given time; ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 75 pounds of weight throughout the day and occasionally up to 90 pounds; exposure to outdoor elements in all weather conditions throughout the year, confined spaces, hazardous waste, sewage, chemicals, herbicides and pesticides; ability to walk on uneven surfaces; ability to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Milpitas.

Responsibilities

Serve as lead worker over an assigned crew
Provide guidance and training to less experienced personnel
Assist assigned supervisor with daily supervision of personnel and the timely completion of assigned duties
Check work of assigned crew
Maintain timesheets and other records as appropriate
Ensure that safety measures and practices are utilized at all times
Performs a variety of duties at the skilled level to maintain and repair city buildings, structures and their attendant equipment
Duties include carpentry, painting, lock-smith, plumbing, electrical control systems, HVAC systems, read blue prints, build and assemble furnishings
Balance and maintain proper water chemistry
Monitor/adjust filtration equipment
Calibrate chemical probes
Maintain/repair filters, pumps, motors, lines, tanks
Maintain and ensure all aspects of the Civic Center pond and Sports Center pool operations
Meet state and federal health code standards
Provide training and assist the Facilities Supervisor or Public Works Manager in assigning and coordination of work
Requisition of supplies and inspection of work performed by staff and contractors
Repair water and sewer line breaks
Dig ditches to lay and/or expose water and sewage lines
Cut and replace damaged pipes
Perform minor plumbing and electrical repairs
Clean and remove blockages from sewage and storm drain lines
Operate, exercise, repair, or replace water valves
Install, repair, or replace fire hydrants, water meters, backflow devices, water main and service lines
Flush water distribution system
Collect water samples for analytical purposes
Respond to water quality complaints
Maintain records of system performance, maintenance, and repairs
Respond to after hour calls
Disinfect water mains and service lines after pressure reductions
Install meter boxes
Perform related duties as assigned