Maintenance Worker - Water

THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA IS HIRING MOTIVATED, HARDWORKING INDIVIDUALS TO JOIN OUR MAINTENANCE TEAM!
THIS IS AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR THOSE SEEKING A REWARDING CAREER PROVIDING CRITICAL SERVICES TO OUR COMMUNITY!

NOTE:
This specific recruitment "Maintenance Worker - Water" is in the Water Department. Additional recruitments will be open simultaneously for other Maintenance Worker Positions in additional City Departments. Applications must be submitted for each position/department you are interested in.

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this recruitment will remain open for two weeks or until 100 applications are received, whichever comes first.***

• Maintenance Worker - Parks -
• Maintenance Worker - Streets -
• Maintenance Worker - Facilities -

An eligible list will be created from each recruitment to fill current and future Maintenance Worker vacancies, as applicable, during the life of the eligible list.

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, and inclusive City for our community and visitors. We celebrate a diverse workforce and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

• A competitive total compensation package!
• 12 paid holidays annually, plus 1 to 3 'floating holidays' per year, depending on start date and years of service
• $500 annually for wellness
• The City is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer

In addition to offering a rewarding work environment, opportunity for career growth, and an excellent salary, the City of Santa Rosa provides a generous suite of benefits, including retirement through CalPERS, a competitive leave accrual package, your choice between health plans, and top of the line employer‑paid (free to you) vision and dental coverage. More information regarding benefits associated with this position can be found on our Miscellaneous Employee Benefits page.

This is the entry level position in the maintenance series. Maintenance Workers perform physical labor in construction, maintenance and landscaping assignments. Work is closely supervised and performed according to established procedures or specific oral or written instruction. Maintenance Workers can be assigned to any one of the field maintenance divisions described below.

There are currently two (2) Maintenance Worker positions available in the Water Department, with assignments in Reclamation and Mechanical. The ideal candidates will demonstrate job‑related knowledge, skills, and abilities applicable to the assigned area, including but not limited to the following:

• Knowledge of general plumbing skills
• Knowledge of the maintenance of pumps, motors, air compressors, and hydraulic valves
• Knowledge of the excavation of asphalt, concrete, or soil
• Knowledge of the inspection, repair and replacement of air relief valves, water valves, and use of wrenches and valve keys
• Knowledge of gas detectors to test quality of air within confined spaces
• Knowledge of general machine and fabrication shop machinery
• Knowledge of the maintenance of various irrigation equipment

• Knowledge of Lock Out/Tag Out procedures
• Knowledge of general machine and fabrication shop machinery
• Knowledge of general plumbing skills
• Knowledge of the procedures and processes for making concrete repairs and replacements
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of portable pumps and generators

Applicants possessing the most desirable qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process that may consist of an application and supplemental questionnaire review, followed by department selection interviews. 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.

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