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In addition to offering a rewarding work environment, opportunity for career growth, and excellent salary, the City of Santa Rosa provides a generous suite of benefits, including retirement through CalPERS, a competitive leave accrual package, your choice of three health plans, and top of the line employer paid vision and dental coverage. More information about available benefits can be found in our comprehensive online Benefits Guide and in unit 07 Memorandum of understanding.
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SELECTION PROCESS:
Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications based on a screening of application materials, including the required supplemental questionnaire, will be invited to continue in the selection process. The selection process may consist solely of an application and training and experience screening or may include a written and/or oral examination of knowledge and skills that will result in an eligible list of candidates to be forwarded to the hiring department(s) for an interview.
Please complete a thoughtful, thorough Supplemental Questionnaire submission. As part of the selection process, your responses to these questions will be scored using criteria specific to this position. Incomplete responses, or responses such as "See Resume" can result in disqualification from the selection process.
Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter.
Ability to: Plan and set up work and delegate tasks to others; train and supervise workers; communicate with the public and co-workers in a tactful and effective manner; work effectively as a member of a team; communicate orally, face to face, in a one to one situation, using a telephone, or in a group setting; operate the specialized hand and power tools and heavy equipment used in performing work in the area of assignment; perform work involving prolonged periods of standing, stooping, reaching, crawling, and climbing; understand and carry out oral and written directions given in English; hear and distinguish oral directions while working in noisy conditions; read and interpret work orders, diagrams, blueprints, and maps; safely use and care for a variety of tools and equipment common to the work; work independently with minimal technical guidance; estimate costs, time, and labor requirements from blueprints or work plans; make sound judgments regarding work methods, tools and safety; write work orders, incident reports and daily logs of work performed; calculate quantities of materials needed to complete tasks; prepare and maintain accurate records, reports, and work estimates; write specifications and sole source documents; specify, install, and inspect mechanical equipment; work in a hazardous environment and in emergency situations; provide technical and work direction to staff.
Senior Mechanical Technologist
Laguna Treatment Plant-4300 Llano Road Santa Rosa, CA, CA, USPosted Yesterday
Full-timeonsite
Job Description
The City of Santa Rosa is excited to announce that we are seeking a highly-qualified candidate to join our team of professionals with an immediate opening for Senior Mechanical Technologist in the Water Department.
The City of Santa Rosa is committed to building a workforce reflective of our community and establishing a lasting culture of equity and belonging within our organization. Our collective talents and expertise contribute to high-quality public services that support a vibrant, resilient, inclusive City for our community and visitors. We celebrate a diverse workforce and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.
THE BENEFITS OF CITY EMPLOYMENT:
In addition to offering a rewarding work environment, opportunity for career growth, and excellent salary, the City of Santa Rosa provides a generous suite of benefits, including retirement through CalPERS, a competitive leave accrual package, your choice of three health plans, and top of the line employer paid vision and dental coverage. More information about available benefits can be found in our comprehensive online Benefits Guide and in unit 07 Memorandum of understanding.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- 12 paid holidays annually, plus 2 to 3 “floating” holidays per year depending on years of service
- $500 annually for wellness
- The City is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer
- Paid Family Leave
- 4% General Salary Increase - July 2026
ABOUT THE POSITION:
This is a lead worker level class in the Mechanical Services sections of the Water Department assisting with the direction of the mechanical maintenance staff involved in the repair and maintenance of the Subregional Wastewater Treatment Plants, Reclamation System, Biosolids Facility, and related City facilities. This class also provides field and office support to the Wastewater Maintenance Superintendent . This class is distinguished from journey level mechanical technologist staff in that this class provides lead direction in accomplishing the daily tasks of the section and providing training and guidance to other employees in the section.
This is a lead worker level class in the Mechanical Services sections of the Water Department assisting with the direction of the mechanical maintenance staff involved in the repair and maintenance of the Subregional Wastewater Treatment Plants, Reclamation System, Biosolids Facility, and related City facilities. This class also provides field and office support to the Wastewater Maintenance Superintendent . This class is distinguished from journey level mechanical technologist staff in that this class provides lead direction in accomplishing the daily tasks of the section and providing training and guidance to other employees in the section.
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate will possess five (5) years journey level and team leadership experience in an industrial environment regarding the maintenance and repair of mechanical systems and equipment typically found in electrical generation, water distribution, wastewater treatment or similar environments that moves large quantities of water. The Candidate will be able to read and interpret maintenance manuals and industrial prints to facilitate maintenance and repairs on pumps, grinders, valves, and Biogas and diesel engine generators. The candidate will have experience and understanding of CalOSHA requirements regarding the competition of Job Safety Plans / Assessments, Hot Work Permits, Confined Space Work Permits, and pre-job meetings. This includes knowledge and training regarding LOTOT plus the ability to articulate and document the procedures to perform such work. This is a leadership role requiring an organized, thoughtful, team oriented person who can work in a collaborative environment with an emphasis on situational awareness.
SELECTION PROCESS:
Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications based on a screening of application materials, including the required supplemental questionnaire, will be invited to continue in the selection process. The selection process may consist solely of an application and training and experience screening or may include a written and/or oral examination of knowledge and skills that will result in an eligible list of candidates to be forwarded to the hiring department(s) for an interview.
Please complete a thoughtful, thorough Supplemental Questionnaire submission. As part of the selection process, your responses to these questions will be scored using criteria specific to this position. Incomplete responses, or responses such as "See Resume" can result in disqualification from the selection process.
Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter.
Essential Duties:
The following duties are considered essential for this job classification:
- Assist with scheduling and assigning the construction, maintenance, and repair of the mechanical, electrical and instrumentation equipment associated with the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plants, Reclamation System, Biosolids Facility and related City facilities;
- estimate quantities and order materials and equipment;
- train staff in work techniques, use of equipment, and safety programs and techniques;
- confer with engineers, contractors, vendors, other City departments, and staff regarding projects, project scheduling, material purchases, work assignments, office procedures, and work production;
- operate and work from elevated platforms;
- safely use and care for a variety of tools and equipment common to the work;
- purchase required parts and equipment;
- contact vendors and other agencies to determine the availability, applicability and performance of components;
- inspect and test components installed by contractors and staff;
- maintain time, material, work order, and equipment records;
- implement and review preventive maintenance programs;
- design, install, test, maintain, and repair mechanical and pneumatic equipment used in the Subregional system;
- assist in the development of the Utilities Department budgets and the Enterprise Asset Management System;
- supervise training programs;
- dismantle, repair, and overhaul mechanical grinders, pumps, valves, lift stations, engines, blowers, air compressors, and booster stations;
- repair and maintain settling basin machinery, digesters, chlorinators, stationary methane, natural gas and diesel engines, evaporators, sulfanators, and injectors;
- machine replacement parts such as shafts, bushings, valves, stems, bearings, and sprockets;
- operate a lathe, drill press, electric welders, hydraulic press micrometer, milling machine, pipe threaders, and various hand tools;
- troubleshoot and operate emergency pumps and generators;
- design and fabricate replacement parts and equipment;
- determine appropriate preparation of surfaces and selection and application of paint and related materials in an industrial setting;
- implement preventative maintenance and repair on electrical motors and pumps;
- prepare and write reports.
Additional Duties:
In addition to the duties listed in the Essential Duties section, each employee in this classification may perform the following duties. Any single position may not be assigned all the duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be assigned:
- Perform maintenance and repair on commercial and industrial building lighting and environmental control systems;
- maintain recording devices;
- review projects with staff and contractors;
- perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of: Uses and operation of tools and equipment required for specific work assignment; regulations and codes applicable to area of assignment; arithmetic sufficient to calculate volumes, areas, lengths, percentages, and conversions; safe work practices, including safety precautions for operating power equipment, working in traffic under hazardous conditions, working around high voltage electrical distribution systems, and working in an industrial environment; basic principles of supervision; Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Enterprise Asset Management Systems (EAMS); installation, maintenance, and repair of industrial mechanical systems; supervisory controls, including solenoids, mercury switches, limit switches, and relays, building lighting and environmental control systems; maintenance and repair of electric motors, pumps, and valves; theory and practice of the principles of mechanical equipment, computer systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and radio; operation of flow and level measurement; maintenance and repair of fabrication equipment.
Ability to: Plan and set up work and delegate tasks to others; train and supervise workers; communicate with the public and co-workers in a tactful and effective manner; work effectively as a member of a team; communicate orally, face to face, in a one to one situation, using a telephone, or in a group setting; operate the specialized hand and power tools and heavy equipment used in performing work in the area of assignment; perform work involving prolonged periods of standing, stooping, reaching, crawling, and climbing; understand and carry out oral and written directions given in English; hear and distinguish oral directions while working in noisy conditions; read and interpret work orders, diagrams, blueprints, and maps; safely use and care for a variety of tools and equipment common to the work; work independently with minimal technical guidance; estimate costs, time, and labor requirements from blueprints or work plans; make sound judgments regarding work methods, tools and safety; write work orders, incident reports and daily logs of work performed; calculate quantities of materials needed to complete tasks; prepare and maintain accurate records, reports, and work estimates; write specifications and sole source documents; specify, install, and inspect mechanical equipment; work in a hazardous environment and in emergency situations; provide technical and work direction to staff.
Experience and Education: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience - Sufficient journey-level maintenance experience in a heavy industrial, high voltage (480 – 60,000 volt), environment, with emphasis on repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, valves, and engines, such as those found in a water or wastewater treatment or distribution system, to demonstrate possession of the knowledge and abilities listed above. Education - Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Technical college certification and or CWEA Mechanical Technologist certification is desirable.
Work is performed in a high voltage, high current, industrial environment. Normal duties will require the incumbent to ascend and descend ladders to access work areas. Tasks will be performed in confined and enclosed spaces, in cramped quarters, and in a variety of atmospheric conditions and extremes of weather and temperature. The work often involves lifting heavy objects, such as motors, and switchgear, weighing up to 100 pounds. The incumbent will be expected to walk on rough, uneven, or rocky terrain, as well as wet and slippery surfaces. The work requires the ability to distinguish colors of piping, and to hear audible alarms, such as chlorine and equipment failure alarms.
An incumbent observes or monitors flow meters, amp meters, pressure gauges, digital and analog displays, and data printouts to determine compliance with prescribed operating and safety standards. Micrometers, calipers, and other calibrated instruments are used when machining parts. Operating equipment such as drills, lathes and milling machines requires making precise arm-hand position movements, fine, highly controlled muscular movements to adjust the position of a control mechanism, and standing for extended periods of time unable to sit or rest at will. Finishing concrete and wrenching bolts requires making continuous or repetitive arm-hand movements. Assembling valves and using a micrometer involves making skillful, controlled manipulations of small objects. Breaking loose large bolts uses explosive strength. Operating a forklift or crane requires coordinating the movement of more than one limb simultaneously. Working on piping and engines involves bending or stooping repeatedly or continually over time. Working on overhead piping requires lifting arms above shoulder level. Some work is performed in sumps, vaults, galleys, and other small, cramped areas, and involves sitting for extended periods of time without the ability to change positions. Work on overhead piping, conveyers and roof mounted equipment is performed at heights greater than 10 feet. A self-contained breathing apparatus must be worn when working in confined spaces, where chemicals are stored and in other locations.