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Electrical Instrumentation Tech I/II
 

                                           Electrical Instrumentation Tech I    | $75,744.00 - $94,956.00
                                           Electrical Instrumentation Tech II   | $83,052.00 - $105,624.00
                                           Electrical Instrumentation Tech III  | $93,372.00 - $118,716.00

THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity. We are currently hiring for an Electrical Instrumentation Technician I/II/III to join our team. This position will perform basic electrical and instrumentation duties for the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

At the City of Pacifica, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. To us, equal opportunity employment is not just about compliance, it’s about who you are, how you can help our City and who you want to be. At the City of Pacifica, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents. This position will have the opportunity to learn plant operations and support plant maintenance. This position has the opportunity to gain advancements through additional certification pay and department trainings.
 

DEFINITION

The Electrical Instrumentation Technician series is responsible for installation, testing, calibration, maintenance, and repair of process control and the telemetry data acquisition systems, and electrical distribution systems in the Wastewater Division.
 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Electrical Instrumentation Technician I is the entry level classification. Individuals are required to attend electrical and instrument classes and will learn on the job to perform basic electrical and instrument duties under close supervision.

Electrical Instrumentation Technician II is the semi-skilled subjourney classification. This classification is distinguished from the Electrical Instrumentation Technician I classification in that the Electrical Instrumentation Technician II is required to have previous experience and knowledge of fundamental electrical theory and techniques, usually attainable through the Electrical Instrumentation Technician I classification. Performs and assists in performing electrical work of a greater complexity than that of the Electrical Instrumentation Technician I.

Electrical Instrumentation Technician III is the full journey level class in this series. Performs the most complex duties.
 

BASIC EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform basic electrical and instrument repairs and maintenance duties;
• Assist in the maintenance, repair alteration, and installation of a variety of electrical and instrumentation systems and equipment. 
• Use measuring, calibrating, and testing instruments and hand power tools common to the trade.  
• Maintain record on equipment maintenance and perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Coordinate emergency maintenance with system operation.
• On occasion serve as an operator in the operations of the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
   

The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the basic types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. 

The City of Foster City is looking for a dedicated and motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Engineering Technician in the Public Works Department. The position plays a key role in the oversight and management of work in the Public Right of Way and requires experience in project inspection, construction, and field operations. The ideal candidate will have experience reviewing traffic control plans, and familiarity with underground utility work for water, wastewater, stormwater, communications, gas, and electric systems.  This role is responsible for reviewing and processing transportation and encroachment permit applications, and as such, proficiency with computers and the ability to learn and use various software applications, is highly desirable.  The Senior Engineering Technician works on a diverse range of projects that directly impact the community, making strong communication skills essential for successful interactions with the public, utility companies, and contractors.    

This position is suited for someone who can take ownership of wide ranging assignments with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate is able to work independently coordinate engineering support functions and collaborate effectively with internal staff and external stakeholders.  

Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A typical way would be:

Education: Graduation from high school or the equivalent; college courses in engineering or drafting desirable.

Experience: Four years of full-time, paid experience in municipal engineering, including drafting and surveying. Up to two years of college education in engineering or drafting may be substituted for the required full-time experience on a year for year basis.

To review the full job announcement, click on the "Foster City Sr. Engineering Technician Flyer" below.

Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed for relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications. Based upon a review of employment applications received, a limited number of the qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process.

The process will consist of an Oral Panel Interview. An eligibility list will be established from those who pass the examination process with a score of 70% or higher. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. The list will remain in effect for at least one year unless exhausted sooner. 

The department will invite the most qualified candidates from the eligibility list to a final department interview. The Parks department will make the hiring decision.

Expected Dates for Examinations (subject to change):
Oral Panel Interview: June 2026
Department Interview: June 2026

Note: Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the selection process. The City of Foster City reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the selection process. 

Application Filing Period: Closes at 5:00pm on the date stated in the job announcement; however, it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.

$20.06-$21.89/hour

$21.05-$25.15/hour with WSI

Open until filled

The City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department is looking responsible, enthusiastic, and team-oriented individuals to join our Aquatics Team!

Qualifications:

Applicants must be at least 15 years old and able to obtain a work permit if under the age of 18. Candidates must complete and pass the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course, including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification, by June 1, 2026. While not required, Water Safety Instruction (WSI) certification is highly desirable.

Lifeguard Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure Patron Safety: The primary responsibility of a lifeguard is to protect lives by preventing injuries and accidents. This includes remaining alert and vigilant, actively monitoring the pool and surrounding areas, recognizing hazards early, and responding quickly and effectively to emergencies—including water rescues, CPR, and first aid.
• Enforce Rules Consistently: Lifeguards help patrons stay safe by enforcing facility rules fairly and consistently. This involves monitoring behavior, addressing unsafe actions, and educating patrons about safe practices.
• Maintain a Clean and Safe Facility: Lifeguards assist with daily maintenance and cleanliness of the facility. Tasks may include checking and recording chemical levels, organizing and inspecting equipment (including rescue buoy, Shepard's hook, First Aid pack, etc...), picking up trash and debris, and reporting or addressing unsafe facility conditions.
• Availability: Ability to work a minimum 25 hours a week from June 15th – August 9th, including some weekends. Pre-planned and approved vacation requests may be accommodated.

Swim Instructor Job Responsibilities:

• Provide Instruction Across Levels: Teach swim lesson participants across a range of skill levels, following established curriculum and safety standards.
• Ensure Participant Safety: Maintain constant awareness and create a safe learning environment for all participants within your class.
• Maintain Professional Class Operations: Arrive prepared and work all scheduled hours, begin and end classes on time, stay afterward to answer participant or parent questions, and ensure all equipment and supplies are properly cleaned.
• Assess and Support Student Progress: Instruct, observe, and evaluate students’ skills and progress throughout the session, providing clear feedback and guidance.
• Complete Required Documentation: Accurately complete and submit report cards, skills sheets, attendance records, and any other required documentation on time.

Schedule:

                Interviews:                            Between March and May 2026

                In-Service Training:              June 8th – 12th (Mandatory Attendance)

                Summer Session:                 June 15th – August 9th

                Weekly In-Service:               Every Other Friday 9:30am-12:30pm

                Programming Daily Hours: (scheduled shifts may vary)

                                M-F         9:45am-7:00pm

                                Sat           9:45am-5:15pm

                                SU           12:45pm-5:15pm

Are You Interested? Apply!

Applications can be found on our website at www.cityofsanmateo.org, on-line at www.calopps.org or at City facilities to e-mail to Mburwell@cityofsanmateo.org If you have any questions, contact Community Services Supervisor, Michelle Burwell via email or 650.522.7475.

Fine Print Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete all pre-employment requirements, including  reference checks, a Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Live Scan fingerprint background check, and Tuberculosis (TB) clearance. The policy of the City of San Mateo is to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual preference, marital status, or national origin.  It is the intent and desire of the City of San Mateo that equal employment opportunity will be provided in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants requiring accommodations for any part of the testing or recruitment process must notify wleopoldino@cityofsanmateo.org or (650) 522-7265 seven (7) days in advance of the deadline for the part of the process requiring accommodations.  Do not upload any documents related to your request for accommodation in CalOpps.  The City of San Mateo complies with employment provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DEFINITION

Maintenance Worker I

Under general supervision, to perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair
of City streets, and storm drains, park and recreation landscaped areas, and other public works;

Maintenance Worker II

Under general supervision, to supervise a small crew and participate in the
maintenance and repair of City streets, sanitary sewers and storm drains, park and recreation landscaped areas, and other public works;

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Maintenance Worker I

This is the journey level class in the maintenance worker series.

Maintenance Worker II

This is the lead/supervisory level class in the maintenance worker series

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Maintenance Worker I

Receive general supervision from Maintenance Worker II.

Maintenance Worker II

Leads/supervises Maintenance Worker I. Receive general supervision from
higher-level management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

Maintenance Worker I

• Participates in the construction, maintenance and repair of streets, curbs, gutters, sewers, storm drains, catch basins, barricades, sidewalks, parks, landscaped areas, and recreation equipment and facilities;
• Pours and finishes concrete;
• Operates cleaning equipment;
• Cleans out catch-basins and other storm-related preventive maintenance and removes litter from parks and other facilities;
• Operates compressors and pneumatic tools;
• Operates and makes minor repairs and adjustments to heavy power-driven equipment;
• Constructs forms for and does cement work;
• Performs brick work and building construction and maintenance work;
• Builds retaining walls;
• Repairs irrigation systems, tools, recreation and maintenance equipment; drives a truck, tractor, gang mower, power mower, and other light motorized construction equipment; plants, waters, mows, prunes, sprays and maintains hedges, lawns, trees, flowers and shrubs;
• Applies, tamps and rakes asphalt and related street construction and maintenance tasks;
• Repairs and replaces sewer and storm drainage pipe
• Performs basic carpentry, painting, plumbing and pipe-fitting work;
• Performs excavations and shoring for CCTV and underground utilities
• Performs street traffic control and sign painting which may include inventory,
• Operates storm water pumps
• May assist in purchasing
• Uses computer plotting machine
• Fill potholes in roadway
• Removes sand from roadways
• Welds
• Mows and weeding lawns
• Plants and trims trees and bushes
• Drags and stripes athletic fields;
• Installs and maintains irrigation systems
• Applies herbicides.
• Opens, cleans and sanitizes restrooms
• Empties trash
• Performs other duties as required

Maintenance Worker II

In addition to the duties for Maintenance Worker I

• Supervises a small crew
• Supervises and performs slide control planting, creek bed clean out, park landscape planting and maintenance, including irrigation; athletic field maintenance;
• Performs other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Maintenance Worker I

• Common tools, materials and practices used in construction, gardening and maintenance work.

Maintenance Worker II

In addition to the knowledges for Maintenance Worker I

• Principles of supervisory practices and procedures

Skill/Ability to:

Maintenance Worker I

• Perform a variety of semi-skilled construction, gardening and repair tasks
• Operate trucks, motorized equipment and hand tools;
• Operate heavy motorized equipment and power tools;
• Follow written and oral instructions

Maintenance Worker II

In addition to the skills and abilities for Maintenance Worker I

• Lay out and supervise the work of a small crew.
• Read landscape, sprinkler and play equipment plans;

• Maintain time and material records;
• Prepare and complete work reports;

Education and Training

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

Maintenance Worker I

Experience: One year of semi-skilled construction, groundskeeping or
maintenance experience.

Training: graduation from high school

Maintenance Worker II

Experience: Three years of progressively responsible public works
construction, gardening and maintenance work

Training: Graduation from high school

Licenses

Possession of a valid California driver’s license.  May be required to qualify for and obtain a Class A or Class B driver’s license and be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under the Department of Transportation regulations. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Physical Skills: Requires strength, agility, and endurance. Requires heavy lifting (75 pounds); considerable bending and stooping. Must be able to sit, stand, walk (on uneven surfaces), kneel, crouch, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, and climb; Requires sufficient dexterity to drive trucks and large vehicles. Must have vision sufficient to read printed materials, a computer screen, and to test equipment in varied field settings.  Must have hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.

Working Environment: Works in shop and field settings; considerable exposure to inclement weather, cold, heat, noise, outdoors, dust, dirt, vibration, chemicals, traffic, traffic hazards, confined workspace, mechanical hazards, electrical and explosive hazards.

May work protracted and irregular hours; take 24-hour call and stand-by; available for evening meetings; available for unusual hours in emergencies

Applications are being accepted for the position of Public Works Maintenance Worker with the City of South San Francisco. This is a non-benefited, part-time/hourly position. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT. IF INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY, AS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Hourly Rate: $35.88- $43.61 per hour

The Department 

The Public Works department is comprised of the Maintenance, Engineering and WQCP (Water Quality Control Plant) divisions. The Maintenance Division is responsible for all of the asphalt and concrete streets within the City as well as all of the associated signalized intersections, streetlights, road signs and traffic markings.  The division also maintains the sanitary sewer/storm system which includes all of the sanitary sewer lines, all of the storm lines and catch basins, several storm water pump stations, as well as various large storm water trash capture devices throughout the City.

THE POSITION

Under close to general supervision, this hourly position is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the downtown corridor, including the removal of litter, debris, and illegal dumping. Duties are primarily driven by SeeClickFix service requests and may include other related maintenance and cleaning tasks as assigned.
 

IDEAL CANDIDATE 

The ideal candidate will have experience with outdoor maintenance work and be familiar with basic tools, equipment, and safety practices related to cleaning and debris removal in public spaces. They will take pride in keeping high-visibility areas clean and welcoming, respond promptly to service requests (such as those submitted through SeeClickFix), and interact professionally with the public and City staff. The ideal candidate will be reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team, using sound judgment while following established safety procedures.

TYPICAL DUTIES (may include but are not limited to the following):

• Conduct daily cleaning and maintenance of the City’s downtown corridor, ensuring all public areas are free of litter and debris.
• Efficiently empty, clean and service all City owned trash receptacles, adhering to waste disposal and sanitation standards.
• Respond to requests for service in real time via smart device.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools in connection with the above duties; operates light, motorized equipment, such as pick-ups, flatbeds, and dump trucks.
• Identify and report maintenance issues, safety hazards or vandalism during routine duties to appropriate City personnel.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Experience: One year of experience in general construction or maintenance work.

Training: Equivalent to graduation from high school.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS:

To be considered, applicants must submit the following REQUIRED items:

• City application
• Responses to the supplemental questionnaire

NOTE: Applications must be filled out in their entirety. Failure to complete the application and/or supplemental questions or failure to include a required attachment will disqualify the applicant from the recruitment process. Failure to list work experience, education or training or indicating “see resume” in the work experience section of the application will be considered an incomplete application and subject to disqualification. Additionally, only the application materials and documents specifically requested within this job announcement will be accepted and considered. Any supplemental documents submitted that are not required will not be reviewed as part of the application process.

THE SELECTION PROCESS:

Applicants whose submitted application materials demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities in best alignment with the required and desired qualifications of this position may be invited to an interview by the hiring department. 

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Prior to appointment, candidates will be required to submit to any or all of the following (as applicable:

1. Reference Check
2. SSF Background Check
3. Pre-Employment Medical Examination and Drug Screen

A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment. Determinations are made on a case-by-case basis with consideration given to the nature and recency of the conviction and relationship to job duties. All City standards must be met before the final appointment is made.

Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the recruitment process should advise the Human Resources Department upon submittal of application.  

The policy of the City of South San Francisco is to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or national origin.  It is the intent and desire of the City of South San Francisco that equal employment opportunity will be provided in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.  The City of South San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

DISCLAIMER: This general announcement does not constitute an express or implied contract and is subject to change. Any provisions contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone: (650)877-8550

Contact email: Alex.Henry@ssfca.gov

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The City of Brisbane is currently recruiting certified Swim Instructors for our beautiful outdoor aquatic facility. Swim Instructors instruct organized aquatic safety and swim classes with the safety standards and procedures set by the American Red Cross. Swim Instructors may also serve as Lifeguards (if certified), whose duties include patrolling and watching the activities in and around the community swimming pool, enforcing regulations to prevent accidents, and rescuing swimmers in distress. A full job description is available at www.brisbaneca.org.

SALARY AND HOURS: $20.61 - $21.64 – $22.73 – $23.87 - $25.06 per hour (Part-time position - No other benefits are offered. Initial appointments are generally made at the first step of this five-step scale). Hours will range from 20-40 hours per week.

The Public Works Department is responsible for operating, maintaining, and improving the City’s public infrastructure – streets, water, storm, public buildings, the City’s fleet, trees, parks, and traffic signals. The Department also reviews plans and inspects construction of public improvements to serve private residential and commercial development and plans the capital and operating budgets.

The Department is seeking to hire engineering and public administration interns to provide support for several programs as described below: