Utilities Mechanic I/II (Ventura Water - Wastewater)

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Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Monday, October 27, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Pay & Benefits

• Utilities Mechanic I - $29.34 - $35.66 Hourly DOQ
  
• Utilities Mechanic II - $32.25 - $39.20 Hourly DOQ
  

• Benefits
  
  • Medical Insurance (HMO, PPO options)
    
  • City Paid Dental and Vision Insurance
    
  • Vacation & Holiday Compensation
    
  • Deferred Compensation
    
  • CalPERS Retirement
    
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Bilingual Pay
    

A New Opportunity and what you’ll do...

The City of Ventura Water Department is looking for a Utilities Mechanic I/II to join our Wastewater Maintenance Team. If you are seeking an opportunity to grow into a long-term career in the Water industry, we offer training and advancement opportunities at the Ventura Water Reclamation Facility.

Our Utilities Mechanic plays a vital role in keeping the City’s water infrastructure operating safely and efficiently-ensuring clean, dependable water for Ventura residents and businesses. If you’re skilled with tools, enjoy hands-on mechanical work, and want to help maintain reliable water service for our community, this is an excellent opportunity for you!

I ncumbent may be required to work stand-by on rotational basis and report to work on a callback basis as needed within a designated time frame. Standby assignment is at the discretion of the Division Head.

What You’ll Do

The Utilities Mechanic performs a variety of skilled mechanical maintenance, repair, and installation duties on Ventura Water’s treatment, pumping, and distribution systems. This includes working on pumps, motors, valves, compressors, hydraulic systems, and other equipment essential to delivering quality water to the community.

Depending on experience, this team member will act in an entry-level or journey capacity, maintaining mechanical equipment related to wastewater facilities. This position will be responsible for:

• Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment at wells, booster stations, treatment facilities, and reservoirs.
  
• Installing, maintaining, and repairing pumps, valves, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and related components.
  
• Troubleshooting equipment failures, diagnosing issues, and repairing or replacing defective parts.
  
• Conducting equipment performance tests using gauges and meters to ensure efficiency and reliability.
  
• Performing fabrication and welding work to repair and modify parts or equipment.
  
• Performing pipefitting tasks on potable water piping systems.
  
• Operating motorized equipment such as cranes, hoists, and aerial lifts in a safe and efficient manner.
  
• Maintaining accurate maintenance logs and entering data into computerized maintenance management systems.
  
• Adhering to all safety procedures and regulations, including lockout/tagout and confined space requirements.
  

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Utilities Mechanic I - This is the sub-journey level classification of the flexibly allocated series in which incumbents are approaching journey level. This class performs the more routine semiskilled to skilled mechanical maintenance duties, including preventative maintenance and repair on plant equipment and facilities, and may occasionally assist in routine electrical maintenance work.

Utilities Mechanic II - This is the full journey level classification in this flexibly allocated series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Utilities Mechanic Worker I by the independent performance of the full range of skilled mechanical maintenance, repair and installation activities, and frequently assists Electrical-Mechanical Maintenance Workers in routine electrical maintenance work. This classification is distinguished from the Electrical-Mechanical Maintenance Worker by the latter's responsibility for performing the full range of skilled electrical work. Advancement to the II level is based on demonstrated proficiency in performing the full range of duties within this series and requires completion of electrical safety training and basic electrical training prior to appointment.

This position is flexibly staffed and may be filled at either level depending on the qualifications of the incumbent and the staffing needs of the City.

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment used in water systems or similar industrial environments.
  
• Demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
  
• Be knowledgeable about pumps, valves, and hydraulic or pneumatic systems.
  
• Understand and follow safety protocols, including confined space and lockout/tagout procedures.
  
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a cohesive team.
  
• Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues and supervisors.
  
• Be dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.
  
• Take pride in supporting Ventura Water’s mission to deliver safe and reliable water service to the community.
  

About Ventura Water

Ventura Water provides drinking water to more than 109,000 people through approximately 32,000 water service connections. This complex water system has more than 391 miles of pipeline, 3 water treatment plants, 23 pump stations and 31 reservoirs. Our community relies on three 100% local water sources - the Ventura River, Lake Casitas, and local groundwater wells, as well as, providing reclaimed water from the Ventura Water Reclamation Facility to two municipal golf courses, the Ventura Marina area, and private customers for landscape irrigation. We maintain a full-service laboratory and monitor our water quality daily.

For more information about Ventura Water, visit https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/2268/Ventura-Water .

Experience and Qualifications for Success!

Utilities Mechanic I: A combination of education, training and experience equivalent to one year of experience working with and performing repairs to a variety of mechanical equipment.

Utilities Mechanic II: A combination of education, training and experience equivalent to two years at the Utilities Mechanic I level independently performing repairs to a variety of mechanical equipment related to water and wastewater equipment and facilities and demonstrated ability to safely assist journey level electrical workers

License/Certificates

License and Certificate Requirements:

Wastewater : Possession of a valid California Class C driver license. Within six months of employment, the employee must obtain and, thereafter, maintain a valid California Class A driver's license with the following endorsements/restrictions: Tanker endorsements - no restrictions. According to the Department of Transportation (DOT), drug testing is required.

CWEA Mechanical Technologist Grade I Certification is highly desirable .

Apply Now!

Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline or first review date at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs .

• It is important that your city job application show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs, and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.
  
• After you apply, all future correspondence from the city will be via E-Mail. Please check your messages regularly and keep your contact information up to date using your on-line application.
  

Start Your Journey... Follow the Process

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted untilMonday, October 27, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

• All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed, and only those candidates determined to be most qualified based on experience, training, and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline.
  

• Those candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position will be invited to a qualifying panel interview process. Candidates will be notified of specifics after the examination process has been completed. Initial panel interviews may be conducted in-person or via video teleconference. Candidates will be notified of specifics at the appropriate time.
  

The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City.

THE SCHEDULE

The timeline dates are subject to change. Candidates will be notified as necessary.

• Monday, October 27, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. - Application Deadline. Applications and supplemental questionnaires must be submitted by this date to be considered for the position.
  
• Week of November 3, 2025 - Candidates will be notified by email of their status by this date.
  
• Week of November 17, 2025 - Oral Panel Interviews are tentatively scheduled for this date. Qualifying candidates will be notified by email or phone if they are invited to the panel interview process.
  
• Department Selection Interviews will be scheduled promptly after the oral panel interviews have been completed. Qualifying candidates will be notified by email if they are invited to the panel interview process .
  
• December 2025 - Candidates will be notified of the outcome of the interview by this date.
  

The Hiring Process

To learn about our hiring process, visit our City’s Career Page - Hiring Process page for a detailed overview.

Learn More - Essential Information

For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions located on the City’s Career Page at City of Ventura Jobs or by viewing here Utilities Mechanic I/II .

If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact any of the Human Resources Recruitment Team at recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov or (805) 654-7802.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!

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