What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utilities Maintenance Mechanic position at City of Hayward?
Description
Under general supervision, performs journey level mechanical maintenance at water and wastewater facilities; installs, repairs, overhauls, maintains and services pumps, motors, and other mechanical devices necessary to the operation of the water and wastewater systems.
The ideal candidate for the Utilities Maintenance Mechanic is a skilled and detail-oriented professional with strong pump maintenance, trouble-shooting, and has a repair background in a water and/or wastewater environment. Essential qualities include technical expertise, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, adaptability, team player, and journey level experience.
Essential Duties
What you will do:
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Installs, adjusts, maintains, repairs and overhauls a variety of mechanical equipment necessary to the operation of water and wastewater facilities, including large industrial pumps, portable gas and diesel-driven pumps, motors, hydraulic controls and regulators, valves and allied piping systems, chemical feed and processing equipment, compressors, heating and ventilating equipment, emergency generators and all other related equipment.
Fabricates parts and fittings and makes assemblies and repairs units based on drawings, specifications, sketches, work orders, verbal instructions, or personal visual inspection.
Uses hand and power tools, gas and arc welding equipment, and precision measuring instruments in the performance of various work assignments.
Inspects and tests equipment on a regular basis to determine operating difficulties and the adequacy of preventive maintenance activities.
Investigates interruptions of service, identifies defects, and resolves complex mechanical repair problems at the request of Utilities Division operations personnel.
Provides guidance and assistance to Treatment Plant Operators and other Division personnel in making minor mechanical repairs to machinery and equipment.
Assists in the development of a preventive maintenance schedule and trains employees in other classifications to accomplish the planned maintenance routines.
Assists in the development and update of the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and uses system for preventative, predictive and corrective repair of Utilities assets.
Maintains records, makes sketches and prepares written and oral reports of work performed including the posting of work orders, daily logs, ledgers, parts lists, invoices, and inventories.
Prepares rough estimates of labor and materials necessary to accomplish the maintenance and repair of equipment.
Sets up and operates necessary rigging equipment to move or place heavy equipment when performing repair or installation work.
Operation, maintenance and repair of water pump stations, water reservoirs, and stormwater pump stations.
Operation, maintenance and repair of Regional Water Inter-Tie water pump stations and all associated equipment including valves, piping systems and pressure reduction and sustaining equipment.
Performs related work as necessary.
Link to full job description: Utilities Maintenance Mechanic Job Specification
CORE COMPETENCIES
Knowledge of:
- Equipment common to water and wastewater facilities and of the methods, practices, and materials used in inspecting, installing, overhauling, adjusting, lubricating, cleaning, and repairing such equipment.
- Safety regulations pertaining to work in water and wastewater operations, including precautions in handling and storing liquid chlorine, acetylene, and oxygen, working at heights or depths of 25', and working in confined spaces while wearing a respirator and other required safety equipment.
- Pump operation and basic water distribution principles.
Ability to:
- Perform journey level repair work on the full variety of mechanical equipment employed in the water and wastewater systems.
- Recognize unsatisfactory operating conditions by observing meters, gauges, and other measuring devices, and to quickly and accurately diagnose the causes of failures and malfunctions.
- Use with journey-level skill hand tools, power tools, meters, metal working equipment, electric arc and gas welding equipment, and the materials associated with these tools.
- Prepare and maintain the forms and records associated with systems maintenance activities including ordering of parts, reviewing of log books, maintenance of work records, and checking off inventories.
- Operate water pump stations, remaining cognizant of the effects the operation of the pump station will have on the associated systems, including reservoirs and piping.
- Operate sewer lift stations, remaining cognizant of the effects the operation of the pump station will have on the associated systems, including the sewer collection system, WPCF, and other lift stations that may receive the discharge.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
You have:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in the operation, repair and maintenance of pumps, compressors, motors, and related equipment. Previous experience of this type at a water distribution or wastewater collection and treatment facility is desirable.
Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade or possession of GED.
License: Possession and maintenance of a valid Class B California Driver's License and Tanker Endorsement. Depending upon assignment, a Class A Driver's License may be required.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Certification(s): Possession of or the ability to obtain a Grade 2 Water Distribution Operator certification from the State of California Department of Public Health within eighteen (18) months of hire.
Supplemental Information
BENEFITS AND REWARDS:
Depending on employee group, some of these benefits may include:
- Vacation - 80 hours minimum
- 15.5 Paid Holidays
- Generous employer contribution for Health, Dental and Vision coverage
- CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.5% at 55 for Classic CalPERS members | 2.0% at 62 for New CalPERS members | 3.0% at 50 for Classic Safety members | 2.7% at 57 for New Safety Members) - No Social Security participation.
- Life and Disability Insurance and Paid Leave
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health and Wellness Reimbursement
- Professional Development Reimbursement
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (employee paid)
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Apply - submit a completed City of Hayward job application, license, and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, which fully describe the nature of their professional experience and qualifications.
Application Review -
B. Completion of the supplemental questionnaire
Supplemental Questionnaire Review - Late October/ Early November 2025
Department Interviews - Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process.
Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City should expect to undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history verification, medical evaluation, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process. Some positions, depending on the nature of the work, also require a credit check and a review of Summary Criminal History obtained from the State Department of Justice through Live Scan Fingerprinting.
Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive email notice from Neogov/Government Jobs and the City of Hayward.
Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the system. Our on-line application system is provided by Government Jobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact the Government Jobs Help Desk at (855) 524-5627.
Benefits Overview
This summary provides a brief overview of the benefits available to regular full-time City employees. As indicated in the 2025 Benefit Summary, some employee groups have different benefits based upon negotiated agreements. Depending on employee group, some of these benefits may include:
- Your choice of CalPERS Medical Plan (with generous employer contribution)
- CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.5% at 55 for Classic CalPERS members | 2.0% at 62 for New CalPERS members | 3.0% at 50 for Classic Safety members | 2.7% at 57 for New Safety Members)
- Dental Insurance (plans available through Delta Dental or United Concordia)
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health and Wellness Reimbursement
- Professional Development Reimbursement
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (employee paid)
- Other Employee-Paid benefits include pet insurance and discount plans, pre-paid legal, etc.
