Maintenance Mechanic I/II
About The Position
The Vallejo Flood & Wastewater District is establishing an eligibility list for anticipated Maintenance Mechanic vacancies. Candidates may be appointed as Maintenance Mechanic I or Maintenance Mechanic II depending on their experience, certifications, skills, and overall qualifications. The position contributes to the District’s work preserving the environment and providing reliable wastewater and flood control services. This hands-on role involves inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, overhauling, adjusting, installing, and maintaining mechanical equipment at wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and related infrastructure. Equipment may include pumps, motors, blowers, valves, piping systems, engines, and other mechanical components. The employee assists with preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnoses equipment issues, maintains records, supports emergency repairs, and contributes to a safe and productive workplace. Responsibilities vary by classification level, from learning foundational skills under close supervision to independently completing complex troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance assignments. The District is an independent special district established by California in 1952. It manages wastewater collection and treatment and protects the Vallejo community from flooding. It has 99 full-time equivalent employees and an annual budget of $74 million. The recruitment may close when 75 applications are received or on November 16, 2026, whichever occurs first. Candidates who successfully complete the examination process may be placed on an eligibility list that can remain active for up to two years. Final candidates not currently employed in regular status by the District must pass a pre-employment physical before appointment. District employees are Disaster Service Workers and may be assigned emergency duties at locations, times, and under conditions different from normal work assignments.
Requirements
- Demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude.
- Demonstrate a commitment to workplace safety.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Applicants must submit a District online application, cover letter explaining their interest, current resume with employment details, and responses to all supplemental questions.
- Applicants must provide thorough and accurate descriptions of tasks and responsibilities personally performed in supplemental responses; experience described must also appear in the application work history.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States and able to provide valid documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility at hire.
- Final candidates not currently employed in regular status by the District must pass a pre-employment physical before appointment.
- Successful candidates must take an Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance for Public Employees and provide personal contact information to the District for Disaster Service Worker purposes.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with industrial equipment maintenance.
- Experience with mechanical systems, welding, pumps, motors, preventive maintenance programs, and mechanical equipment troubleshooting is highly desirable.
- Relevant experience, certifications, and skills that align with the Maintenance Mechanic I or II classification.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, adjust, install, and maintain mechanical equipment at wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and related infrastructure.
- Assist with preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
- Diagnose mechanical equipment issues.
- Maintain records related to maintenance work.
- Support emergency repairs.
- Contribute to a safe and productive work environment.
- Depending on classification level, learn foundational maintenance skills under close supervision or independently perform complex troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance assignments.
- As a Disaster Service Worker, respond to emergency assignments that promote public health and safety or preserve lives and property when required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
