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The position opens Monday, April 14, 2025, and the final filing date is Monday, May 12, 2025, at 5:00 pm or after receiving 100 qualified and completed applications, whichever is first.

The City of Sunnyvale offers:

• Generous medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Contributes 4% of the 7% employee contribution to CalPERS for classic members.
• Provides retiree medical benefits.
• Employees may be eligible for uniform and shoe allowances, bilingual pay, and tuition reimbursement.

Under supervision of the Facilities Services Superintendent, performs a variety of routine, semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, repair and maintenance of city buildings, components and equipment; and performs related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: 

The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way:

Facilities Technician I

Graduation from high school or tested equivalent; AND

One year of general building repair experience.

Facilities Technician II

Graduation from high school or tested equivalent; AND

Two years of experience similar to a Facilities Technician I with the City of Sunnyvale.

Willingness to: 

• Pass a background security check by the Public Safety Department.
• Wear a uniform.
• Work irregular hours, shifts and weekends.

Licenses/Certificates: 

Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license and a safe driving record.

The eligibility list from this recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies in the classification.

Salary: $36.33 - $46.36 Hourly

To review the full job description and apply, please use this link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sunnyvale/jobs/4892930/facilities-technician-1-2

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All advertisements and job announcements will be coordinated and sent out by the Human Resources Department. The open and competitive posting for Facilities Technician 3 will be open for 4 weeks, beginning on Monday, April 14, 2025, and ending on Monday, May 12, 2025. A completed application will consist of a City application and supplemental questionnaire.

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The position opens Monday, April 14, 2025, and the final filing date is Monday, May 12, 2025, at 5:00 pm or after receiving 100 qualified and completed applications, whichever is first.

The City of Sunnyvale is looking for a Facilities Technician 3 who will lead and assist the Facilities Technicians 1 and 2. This position is the advanced journey level in the Facilities Technician series and performs the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned within this series, including providing technical and functional supervision over assigned personnel. A valid California Class C driver's license is required for this position at the time of appointment.

The City of Sunnyvale offers:

• Generous medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Contributes 4% of the 7% employee contribution to CalPERS for classic members.
• Provides retiree medical benefits.
• Employees may be eligible for uniform and shoe allowances, bilingual pay, and tuition reimbursement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:
 

The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way:

Graduation from high school or tested equivalent; AND

Two years of experience similar to a Facilities Technician II with the City of Sunnyvale.

Willingness to:

Pass a background security check by the Public Safety Department.

Wear a uniform.

Work irregular hours, shifts and weekends.

Licenses/Certificates:

Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license and a safe driving record.

The eligibility list from this recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies in the classification.

Salary: $39.41 - $50.30 Hourly

To review the full job description and apply, please use this link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sunnyvale/jobs/4892936/facilities-technician-3

For more information and to apply, please visit:

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The Environmental Services Department is looking to fill a current vacancy in the Environmental Chemist I/II classification in the laboratory. Depending on the applicant qualifications, the position will be filled at the appropriate level/salary of either an Environmental Chemist I or Environmental Chemist II. The eligibility list may be used for future vacancies in the laboratory.

The Environmental Services Department provides comprehensive and innovative utility services for Sunnyvale's residents and businesses and facilitates initiatives to achieve the City's sustainability objectives. The department brings together technical, operational, and administrative professional disciplines to form its dedicated and dynamic team.

The laboratory performs a variety of physical, chemical, biological and bacteriological analyses to monitor operations and demonstrate compliance for the City's wastewater, drinking water and industrial pretreatment programs. The Environmental Chemist I works independently under general supervision of the Senior Environmental Chemist, performing advanced chemical, physical, and bacteriological analyses of wastewater, drinking water and industrial wastes.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience

The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way:

Environmental Chemist I

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, or a closely related field.

Environmental Chemist II 
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, or a closely related field; AND

Two years of professional experience in a water or wastewater laboratory performing chemical, physical and bacteriological analysis of samples, using advanced instrumentation and analytical techniques similar to an Environmental Chemist I with the City of Sunnyvale.

Salary:  $40.70 - $60.42 Hourly

A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the required supplemental questions.  The position opens on Monday, April 7, 2025 and the final filing date is Monday, May 5, 2025, at 5:00 pm.  Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position.

For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click JOB

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We’re looking for a highly motivated, reliable and skilled individual to join the Public Works Department in the position of Cross Connection Control Specialist.  Working in the Utilities Section, you will oversee the City’s cross-connection control program, including backflow device testing and cross-connection control related inspections.  You will join a fast-paced, dynamic team environment, serving the City’s residents, visitors and business community by providing exceptional customer service. Review our detailed job description here.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct cross-connection surveys and tests to identify potential cross-connections to the water system. 
• Monitor the provision of backflow prevention at user connections. 
• Provide technical supervision over maintenance staff performing backflow prevention assembly installation, repair, inspection, and testing.
• Inspect potable and recycled water systems to determine the existence of cross connections and recommend corrective actions as necessary.
• Test, install, repair, and maintain backflow prevention assemblies.
• Perform plan reviews to ensure proper water system connections.   Identify potential cross-connections and provide written comments.
• Maintain records of installations, locations, tests, and repairs of backflow prevention assemblies.

The Essentials:

Cross-Connection Control Specialist

• Two years of experience in water system maintenance, equivalent to the responsibilities of a Water Utility Worker in the City of Mountain View
• Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade supplemented by approved courses of instruction in the theory, laws, regulations, and techniques of backflow prevention and/or cross-connection control.
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license.
• Possession of an AWWA Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certificate and a California Water Resources Control Board Water Distribution Operator Grade 1 Certificate.  
• Possession of an AWWA Cross-Connection Control Specialist Certificate within one year of appointment.  

Bonus Points:

• Experience administering a water system cross-connection inspection program is highly desirable.
• Completion of a recycled water site supervisor’s training class is highly desirable.

Are We a Match? :

• You are skilled in the maintenance of water distribution systems.
• You are flexible in your work style and can manage interruptions and changing priorities throughout your day.
• You are ready to be part of a well-trained and motivated team that provides excellent service in a fast-paced environment.
• You have a desire to protect the City’s water quality, maintain public safety and are committed to ensuring safe work practices.
• You can communicate effectively with your co-workers and members of the community.
• You have the ability to work a shift beginning at 6:00 a.m.