MAINTENANCE WORKER I
$5,112.58 - $7,193.75 Monthly Plus Excellent Benefits
Additional steps (Step F, Step G, and Step H) included in the salary range listed above are available to employees in this job classification after completion of five years of service (Step F), ten years of service (Step G), and 15 years of service (Step H), and one year at the prior step, and good performance evaluations. Initial salary placement is typically at the entry point of the range unless the candidate has prior Maintenance Worker experience which may warrant initial placement at a higher step.
Opportunity to work a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.
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ABOUT THE POSITION
The City of Gilroy is currently recruiting for a full-time Maintenance Worker I position in our Utilities Department. Positions may be filled in the Wastewater or Water Section. From maintaining water lines to supporting emergency repairs, your work will directly impact the daily lives of our residents. For this recruitment, preference will be given to candidates who possess a CWEA Wastewater Collections Grade 1 Certification, Water Distribution Grade I, a Class A driver’s license, experience operating heavy equipment, and/or underground construction or wastewater collection experience.Although the current two vacancies are all in the Wastewater section, this recruitment will also create an eligibility list for future openings in our other sections – Water and possibly the Parks and Landscapes, and Streets/Trees/Stormwater & Drainage teams in Public Works. Interested candidates should apply and get on the eligibility list in the event an opening occurs in the future giving you the opportunity to explore a variety of career paths within public service. Eligibility lists are typically good for one year and may be extended for an additional year.
The Wastewater Section personnel are responsible for inspecting and maintaining the sanitary sewer collection infrastructure to include maintaining lines and connections, completing repairs, and proactively flushing lines to prevent sanitary sewer overflows. The Water Section personnel are responsible for planning, operation, and maintenance of the City’s wells, and water distribution system ensuring a safe and reliable supply of drinking water. The duties also include managing booster pumps, reservoirs, routine system maintenance, water sampling and the monthly reading of all water meters.
Under direct supervision of supervisor, this position performs work in one of the sections as assigned. Employees in this job classification may rotate/transfer between the sections noted above as determined by the City and will be required to fully meet the job requirements, including the obtaining of certifications, when assigned to a specific section for an extended period of time.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The goal of the Wastewater and Water Operations teams is to protect public health and enhance the quality of life for those who live, work, and visit the City of Gilroy. This is achieved by operating, maintaining, and preserving the City’s wastewater collection and water distribution systems and conveyance infrastructure through reliable, high-quality services that ensure environmental protection, regulatory compliance, and system sustainability. The Wastewater team is responsible for the day-to-day inspection, maintenance, and repair of wastewater facilities and assets in accordance with state and federal regulations and industry best practices. The Water team ensures safe drinking water through the operation and maintenance of wells, pump stations, reservoirs, pipelines, and hydrants.
