Wastewater Facilities Mechanical Technician I/II (Multiple Vacancies)
City of Santa Cruz
$34.41 - $55.81 Hourly
$5,965.00 - $9,674.00 Monthly
$71,580.00 - $116,088.00 Annual
The Public Works Department currently has two vacant Wastewater Facilities Mechanical Technician I/II positions: one assigned to the Wastewater Treatment Plant, and one assigned to the Wastewater Collection Division. The Wastewater Treatment Plant position is responsible to maintain mechanical equipment and infrastructure assets that drive and support the wastewater treatment process. The Wastewater Collection Division position provides mechanical maintenance to the equipment of the sanitary sewer collection system. Candidates provide inspection, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance tasks on pumps, motors, compressors, boilers, valves, blowers, cogeneration engines, standby generators, manual and automatic control centers and other types of equipment related to wastewater treatment plants, pumping facilities and sanitary sewer collection systems. Candidates fabricate pumping and piping support structures and use computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) software to track maintenance tasks, work orders and condition assessment information. Both positions contribute to systems regulated by state and federal permits designed to protect public health and the environment. Candidates with experience in mechanical maintenance, construction, and use of hand and power tools are encouraged to apply. For the full job description and list of minimum qualifications, please refer to the City of Santa Cruz Jobs page on the link below.
The City of Santa Cruz offers excellent benefits including CalPERS retirement, medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, long-term disability, an Employee Assistance Program, vacation time, sick time, and up to 13 paid holidays per year.
Deadline to apply is 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
For a complete list of job requirements and to apply go to https://www.santacruzca.gov/Government/City-Jobs
City of Santa Cruz Human Resources Department
809 Center St., Room 6, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 420-5040
[email protected]