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Engineering Technician I: $82,118.40 - $105,164.80 Annually
Engineering Technician II: $90,604.80 - $115,980.80 Annually

Overview: 

The Engineering Technician will assist in conducting field investigations in encamped areas and producing Encampment Risk Assessments (with associated maps, description, police reports, photos, other necessary documentation) to document encampment abatements for management review. The position also assists in posting legally mandated flyers for encampment cleanups and/or abatements, in responding to a significant number of public inquiries regarding encampments, and assisting in scheduling encampment cleanups. This role will assist the Field Operations Administrator (FOA) in the enforcement of the Water Resources Protection Zones Ordinance, which prohibits unauthorized camping on Valley Water property.

Our Commitment: 
We are committed to building and sustaining a working environment where all individuals are respected and valued. We believe every member of our team brings unique perspectives that enhance our ability to serve the public effectively. By fostering a workplace with employees from the communities we serve, we broaden our collective understanding of the world around us and strengthen our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship.

About Valley Water:
Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million, and over 900 employees. With headquarters in San José, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community.

 

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct site visits to encamped areas on Valley Water properties to note encampment conditions relative to guidelines established in the Water Resources Protections Zones Ordinance, as well as trash and biowaste locations. Capture information in encampment risk assessment database and customized GIS Data collection tools.
• Respond to encampment-related public requests by phone, email, and online via the Access Valley Water portal. These responses will usually entail site visits, research into property ownership via GIS, and referencing and/or modifying crew work schedules. Responses to issues noted outside of Valley Water property often result in communication and coordination with partner agencies.
• Respond to encampment-related requests from internal Valley Water staff. 
• Plan encampment cleanups and abatements by creating work orders using Maximo software. As needed, support the Field Construction Supervisor with weekly crew scheduling needs. Once abatements and cleanups have been scheduled, assist the Field Operations Administrator with posting required notices prior to work being performed.
• Contribute to staff safety by tracking dangerous incidents utilizing GIS tools and requesting crew support from internal security staff and law enforcement partners.

Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:

Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.

Ideal Skills and Abilities:

Engineering Technician I

Ability to:

• Utilize tools, equipment and materials safely as related to assigned work. 
• Perform mathematical calculations.
• Maintain and update various electronic and paper files.
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Organize work, set priorities, and meet deadlines. 
• Use common desktop applications and specialized software as well as specialized software related to the work.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Engineering Technician II

In addition to the qualifications for Engineering Technician I:

Ability to:

• Research, collect, and analyze documentation and related technical data. 
• Perform property research activities, including boundary determination and land title examination.
• Prepare engineering maps, drawings, diagrams, and other technical documents and materials.
• Prepare a variety of visual graphics and display materials.
• Perform responsible technical engineering support work with accuracy, speed, and minimal supervision. 
• Perform field investigations take notes and make calculations.
• Use software programs to produce finished presentation and graphic materials.
• Analyze drafting and design issues.
• Analyze computer hardware and software problems in assigned area.
• Prepare GIS maps.

Ideal Knowledge:

Engineering Technician I

Some Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of manual and computer-aided drafting and design.
• Operational characteristics of equipment and materials used in conducting field surveys and ability to update engineering drawings, maps, and related materials.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Algebra, geometry, and trigonometry associated with drafting and other technical tasks.
• Principles and practices of data collection and management.
• Methods and techniques of field inspections.
• Methods and techniques of map making.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Best practices for office procedures, methods, and equipment, and applications related to the work including CADD, GPS and GIS programs. 

Engineering Technician II

In addition to the qualifications for Engineering Technician I:

Some Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of property research, including boundary determination and land title examination. 
• Principles of research and report preparation.
• Methods and techniques of designing and creating visual graphics and displays.
• Civil engineering practices and terminology in assigned program area.
• Operations, services, and activities of a public water agency.
• Principles and methods of spatial analysis. 

Working Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of manual and computer-aided drafting and design.
• Operational characteristics of hardware and software applications in assigned area, including technical engineering, graphics presentation, CADD, GPS, and GIS programs.
• Best practices for office procedures, methods, and equipment, and applications related to the work including CADD, GPS and GIS programs.

Ideal Training and Education:

Training

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by twelve (12) college semester units in engineering, geography, mathematics, or a related field.

Experience

Engineering Technician I

None.

Engineering Technician II

Two (2) years of responsible technical engineering support experience.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

This position requires the individual to be onsite and is typically not a teleworking position.

The City of Dixon is looking to fill one full-time, regular vacancy for the position of Wastewater System Operator I/II and to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies. This position will perform the operation and maintenance of the City of Dixon's ("City"), Grade III, activated sludge wastewater facility, laboratory facilities, industrial pre-treatment program related property and equipment.

This position includes field, laboratory and office activities. Field activities involve exposure to noxious odors, dangerous gases, strong acids, heights, confined spaces, extremes in weather conditions, hazardous materials, airborne particles, noise, water hazards, heavy equipment operation and traffic hazards. Laboratory activities involve exposure to noxious odors, dangerous gases, strong acids, hazardous materials, airborne particles, noise and water hazards.

Wastewater System Operator I: This is the entry level class in the Wastewater Systems Operator series and requires a Grade I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certificate issued by the State of California.

Wastewater System Operator II: This is the journey level class in the Wastewater Systems Operator series and requires a Grade II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certificate issued by the State of California and is a fully qualified plant operator certified to independently operate a grade III wastewater treatment facility.

EXAM PROCESS: A limited number of candidates whose applications indicate that they, among those competing, are better qualified in terms of related education, training and experience will be invited to participate in a written exam (pass/fail) and candidates who pass the written exam will be invited for an interview. Note: The examination process may be change as deemed necessary.

EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING: Candidates selected for hire are subject to pre-employment drug testing, fingerprinting, and must successfully complete and pass a pre-employment medical examination, and in accordance with Federal law, are to provide proof of identity and proof that they may legally work in the United States.  A 12-month probation period will be served.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS will be applied. A copy of the DD214 form must be filed at the time of application.

The City of Dixon is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Reasonable Accommodation in the application, examination and selection process will be made upon request by calling 707-678-7000. 

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Grow & Thrive

Are you ready to make a difference with the City of San Bruno? Join us at a pivotal moment as the next Maintenance Workers —an opportunity to make a lasting impact within a collaborative, community-focused environment.  The City has a total of three (3) Maintenance Worker I/II vacancies in the Public Works and Community Services Departments.

About the Roles

The duties of the Maintenance Workers include, but are not limited to,

• Inspects and/or repairs equipment at frequent intervals to ensure that all aspects of the equipment are safe and functioning safely.

• Maintains a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activity, materials supply, consumption, etc.
• Determines and marks the locations of system wirings and stormwater and water lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation.
• Responds to complaints regarding functional areas; evaluates situation; explains findings to supervisor. Functional areas for Public Works include street conditions, street signs, storm water system problems, traffic signals and street lighting.  Functional areas for Community Services include tree conditions, ball field conditions, irrigation system problems, park, building and ball field lighting.
• Ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
• Safely operates vehicles of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, and other job functions. For Public Works, this includes gravel, sand, concrete, asphalt and base rock.  For Community Services, this includes soil and sand and performing tree work.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew.  For Public Works, this includes pavement cutting, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying pipe, trenching and backfilling.  For Community Services, this includes laying pipe, trenching and backfilling, maintaining ball fields including original layouts such as installation and leveling of surfaces; base positioning and installation; and layout of all field markings.

• Performs other duties as assigned.  

Minimum Qualifications

Maintenance Worker I:
Graduation from high school education or GED equivalent.

Maintenance Worker II:
Graduation from high school education or GED equivalent, and a minimum of two (2) years street, stormwater or parks maintenance work experience.

Valid California driver’s license. Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid Class "B" Commercial Drivers license by completion of probationary period.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is currently $67,660 to $95,526. These are represented positions.

The City is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package with the following highlights:

• Wellness-focused schedule and paid time off (PTO) program
• Comprehensive medical and dental plan with choice of HMO or PPO program for employee and eligible dependents
• Defined benefit retirement program through CalPERS, with benefit dependent membership status (Classic-2.7%@55 or New/PEPRA-2.0%@62). More information is available online at CalPERS
• Deferred Compensation Section 457b plan and City match program
• Home loan assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement program

For a listing of employee benefits, please see the Miscellaneous column in our benefits summary linked here.

Note:

• Remote work is not available for these positions.
• Later this year the standard work week will transition to four (4) nine (9) hour days for a full-time schedule of 36 hours per week with no impact on annual salary.

How to Apply

Applications will be submitted online at BambooHR. Applications must be received by 5:00 pm on May 6, 2026. You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible before the recruitment is closed. 

The City of San Bruno utilizes a merit-based selection system. Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the position. 

Equal Opportunity Statement
The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and as such does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.  If you require special accommodations, please contact us to discuss your needs.

Do you have a passion for outdoor recreation and open space? Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) delivers a variety of facilities projects each year to enhance public access, provide outdoor education opportunities, and support the restoration and protection of open space lands. We invite you to apply for the position of Seasonal Facilities Open Space Technician at the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen). A successful candidate will be a self-starter who strives to continuously improve.  They will possess excellent customer service skills and troubleshooting aptitude and enjoy working within a group setting or autonomously.  As a small mission driven organization, every employee at Midpen makes an impact - so if you are looking for a challenging opportunity to contribute to the legacy of open space preservation, we welcome your application.

About Midpen:  Midpen helps plants, animals and people thrive throughout the greater Santa Cruz Mountains region by preserving a greenbelt of more than 70,000 acres of public open space with 250 miles of trails in 27 extraordinary preserves, permanently protected for natural resource conservation and ecologically sensitive public enjoyment and education. Midpen is a public agency with a focused mission that guides our work, and where every employee makes an impact.  If you are looking for an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the legacy of open space protection, natural resource restoration and outdoor recreation, working with an incredible team of like-minded colleagues, we invite you to apply for this position!  At Midpen, we believe open space is for all. Our public lands are shared spaces provided for the community by the community. All people, regardless of background, deserve respect, dignity, safety, and a sense of belonging. Midpen welcomes all people to enjoy the public open space preserves we hold in trust, supporting the mental, physical, and social well-being of our region.

About the Position:  The Seasonal Facilities Open Space Technician is part of the Facilities & Fleet Department and assists with routine and nonroutine repairs and improvements at Midpen’s Administrative Office, field offices, and residences. This position works closely under the guidance of the facilities team performing preventative maintenance tasks, repairs, and minor improvement projects. This position is also responsible for operating hand and power tools to do semi-skilled carpentry, construction tasks. The position will require either knowing or having the aptitude to learn basic painting, plumbing, electrical, and general carpentry tasks while assisting in the capacity of a helper and must also be able to demonstrate basic mechanical aptitude. Additional duties include cleanup, routine maintenance in buildings and restrooms, and other tasks as required. Coveralls & personal protective equipment (PPE) are provided. Seasonal employees are provided with a uniform. Start date will be in early July 2026 and the selected individual will continue working through January 2027. See Job Description for additional information. The official job title for this position is Seasonal Open Space Technician. 

There is no seasonal housing available.

Requirements:  Basic requirements include high school diploma or G.E.D.; possession of a valid California driver’s license; skills to perform basic construction and maintenance assignments; ability to perform manual labor requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and lifting; and the ability to work in, or around, poison oak. Highly desirable traits include experience in construction, maintenance, and/or repair of buildings, structures and/or related facilities, and/or prior work experience in a park, forest, or public recreation area involving work with equipment and hand tools used in park/facilities maintenance.  Candidates selected for the position will be required to successfully pass and obtain a certification in Basic First Aid/CPR, AED for Lay Responders.   

Schedules: This is a full-time (preferred), Monday through Friday position working on a 9/80 schedule, with occasional weekend and holiday work as needed. Seasonal assignments will not exceed 950 hours or 7 months, whichever comes first, and do not include benefits. Seasonal Open Space Technicians are expected to work a minimum of 6 consecutive months.

Working Conditions: While most work will focus on the maintenance and operations of Midpen’s Administrative Office, responsibilities will also extend to project work at field offices and facilities, district owned and managed residential housing, historic properties, ranch infrastructure, and public buildings such as Midpen’s Daniels Nature Center. When conducting field assignments, work may include traversing rough, difficult terrain in inclement or hot weather with exposure to poison oak, wildlife and rodent inhabitants.  Duties will include building and facility work that will require climbing ladders and entering confined spaces.  Ideal candidates will be comfortable working in these types of conditions, as well as in an office environment. Positions in this classification must possess the ability to lift and carry materials and objects weighing up to 60 pounds and must possess the ability to push and pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds, with the use of proper equipment. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

How to Apply:  Application Deadline: Monday, May  11, 2026

Apply online at CalOpps.org.  Applicants with the most relevant experience and qualifications suitable for the position will be contacted for interviews. A resume and answers to supplemental questions are required to be submitted with the application.

The following application items are required to be considered*:

1. Fully completed CalOpps employment application 

2. Resume 

3. Supplemental question responses

*Incomplete CalOpps employment applications, or applications without the required application items listed here, will not be considered for the position.

Employment offers are conditional upon the results of a fingerprint background check and a pre-employment physical.  Candidates who advance to reference checks must provide a current DMV report. Midpen only accepts the DMV report the candidate receives by submitting form INF 1125 to the DMV.

RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE: (we are unable to accommodate individual schedules and dates are subject to change)

• Virtual Interviews – Wednesday, June 3, 2026 - We suggest planning your calendar accordingly.
• Reference Checks – week of June 8, 2026
• Fingerprinting – week of June 22, 2026
• Pre-employment Physical – week of June 29, 2026 
• Start Date – July 2026

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the Human Resources department at 650-691-1200. Put your passion for Open Space to work!

Temporary Maintenance Worker – Parks & Roadsides 

Salary: $20.00/hour

DEFINITION 

Perform a variety of general maintenance services for parks and roadsides and other areas as assigned within the Town.   

• This is a part-time temporary, non-benefitted position. 
• Flexible schedule up to 29 hours per week, which may include weekend work; not to exceed 950 hours per calendar year. 
• The schedule for this position would be Monday-Thursday. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED 

General supervision is received from the Maintenance Supervisor. May exercise supervision of Work Alternative Program participants as assigned. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES 

Essential duties are inclusive of, but not limited to the following:  

• Clean up trash in and around Town-maintained park and roadside areas. 
• Operate a variety of equipment, including: half ton and three-quarter ton trucks, Cushman and golf cart (or similar) vehicles, blowers and other two-cycle equipment, and hand tools (i.e., shovel, rake, hoe, etc.). 
• Periodically groom sports fields and bocce ball courts with equipment and/or machinery provided. 
• Prepare baseball fields and bocce ball courts for league play. 
• Assist Maintenance Services personnel on assigned projects.  

• Perform duties within OSHA standards. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Knowledge of: 

• Construction and maintenance materials, methods, and terminology. 

• The use, purposes and maintenance of hand tools; and the operation of light and moderately heavy power-driven equipment in performing duties. 

Ability to: 

• Understand and follow oral and written directions. 
• Ability to work both in a supervised and unsupervised environment. 
• Perform manual labor for extended periods of time; and operate under tight deadlines. 
• Lift equipment and materials up to 50 lbs. 
• Work flexible hours. 

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION 

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: 

Education: 

Equivalent to completion of the eighth grade. Graduation from high school or equivalent is preferred. 

Experience: 

Landscape and/or irrigation maintenance experience is desirable. 

LICENCE(S) AND CERTIFICATION(S) 

Possession of a valid California State Driver’s License, or license in another state with the ability to obtain a California license within 30 days of hire and good driving record. 

The City of Menlo Park is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Child Care Teachers to support high-quality early childhood and school-age programs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, a passion for working with young children, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a teaching team.  Successful candidates will help create a safe, engaging, and nurturing learning environment where children can develop socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively. Responsibilities include assisting with the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum, facilitating play-based learning experiences, supervising children, and supporting activities that foster creativity, independence, self-confidence, and positive peer relationships. The ideal candidate brings a positive attitude, flexibility, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for children and families. Candidates should enjoy being actively engaged with children throughout the day and support the City’s high standards for licensed child care programs.

This position supports multiple City-operated child care programs and may be assigned to work at any of the City’s child care sites based on program needs and scheduling requirements.  Our child care programs run year-round, Mondays through Fridays.

Locations:
Menlo Children's Center Preschool and After School - 801 Laurel St., Menlo Park, 94025
Belle Haven Child Development Center - 410 Ivy Drive, Menlo Park, 94025
Belle Haven After School Program - 100 Terminal Ave, Menlo Park 94025

This position is a part-time, hourly, non-benefited classification limited to a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year (or approximately 20 hours a week). 

The Recreation Specialist is a unique position that is primarily responsible for specific projects or long term projects requiring relevant knowledge and expertise.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (This is a general description of duties and is not all-inclusive)

• Coordinate all aspects of a project
• Set up and maintain project files or computer databases as required
• Provide regular project updates including written reports to project leader in a timely manner
• May work independently or in a team environment depending on project requirements
• Provide expertise and support to project leader
• Enforce City policies and procedures
• May be required variable hours including evenings and weekends
• Perform other duties as assigned

SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED

General supervision is provided by the Recreation Supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Relevant technical skill, education, experience or expertise
• Ability to establish and maintain productive relations and positive attitude toward others
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Excellent organizational and supervisory skills, be resourceful, flexible and able to work both alone or as a team member
• Must be reliable and be able to provide transportation

REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT

• Must be able to handle sensitive and/or stressful situations or information with tact, discretion and significant awareness of confidentiality
• Must effectively communicate with adults and children from a variety of cultural backgrounds
• Willingness to comply with suspected child abuse reporting (11166.5 PC)
• Employees are required to be certified in Adult/Child CPR, First Aid, & AED from American Red Cross, American Heart Association or supervisor approved equivalent. Employees must be certified within 30 days of hire date or prior to the first day of work, whichever occurs earlier.
• Fingerprinting and TB test are required
• Must submit verification of legal right to work in the United States as a condition of employment

SELECTION PROCESS

Qualified applications will be evaluated on the basis of related experience and quality of presentation.

The most highly qualified applicants will be invited to an oral interview. Applicant evaluations may include a written and physical test. Satisfactory candidates will be placed on an eligibility list. Placements are anticipated immediately after the list is established. Some placements may be assigned to emphasize public education as the City's needs require.

Some positions may require a health evaluation.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To be considered for this position, apply online by submitting a completed City application and resume through our on line application system: https://fremont.workbrightats.com/jobs/

Reasonable Accommodation: The Recreation Services Division will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise us of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling (510) 494-4347 or emailing recjobs@fremont.gov.

THE CITY OF FREMONT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON ANY BASIS.

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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