Water Reclamation Mechanic III (1st 25 Qualified)

City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department • San Bernardino, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department is seeking a self-starter able to work in a fast-paced environment responsible for performing a wide variety of advanced and routine predictive, preventive, and/or reactive skilled duties related to the inspection, repair, diagnosis, troubleshooting, construction, installation, maintenance, repair, and servicing of industrial mechanical equipment and machinery used in the operation of the Water Reclamation Division. The class of Water Reclamation Mechanic III is the skilled/journey level in the Water Reclamation Mechanical series. Incumbents are expected to exercise discretion and independent judgment within established guidelines and qualified to perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of the Department's equipment and facilities.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• At least four (4) years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater or water facilities or similar industrial mechanical maintenance and repair experience.
• Possession of a valid Class “C” California driver’s license is required at the time of application.
• For out of state applicants, a valid driver’s license is required and a valid Class “C” driver’s license must be obtained within ten (10) days of appointment (CA Vehicle Code 12505c).
• Employee may be required to be clean shaven or have trimmed facial hair in order to properly use personal respirators or SCBA equipment.
• Must pass a respirator medical exam and be physically able to wear SCBA equipment.
• Must be able to work in enclosed spaces while wearing protective clothing under extreme temperatures and hazardous environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of pumping equipment, including valves, pumps, and motors specifically in a wastewater treatment or collections system environment is highly desirable.
• A valid California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Mechanical Technologist Grade I or higher certificate is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performing a wide variety of advanced and routine predictive, preventive, and/or reactive skilled duties related to the inspection, repair, diagnosis, troubleshooting, construction, installation, maintenance, repair, and servicing of industrial mechanical equipment and machinery used in the operation of the Water Reclamation Division.
• Performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of the Department's equipment and facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED