Utilities Maintenance Mechanic

Utilities Maintenance MechanicThe City of Brentwood's Wastewater Division has an opening for a Utilities Maintenance Mechanic. The Utilities Maintenance Mechanic position is a journey level position that performs the day-to-day maintenance and repair of the City's wastewater and water treatment and distribution facilities. The ideal candidate is an energetic self-starter with the experience needed to hit the ground running.What We Offer: The City of Brentwood provides an engaging, collaborative, and cooperative work environment where you can team up with your peers and with the community to create Brentwood as a premier city. The City is an employer that emphasizes work-life balance, supports employee wellness, and offers a wide range of benefits and retirement alternatives, while also investing in its employees' professional and personal growth.Competitive salaryAlternative work schedule (AWS) option, requires Director approval15 paid holidays (13 City observed holidays, 2 floating holidays)Generous leave accruals (Vacation – 11 days per year; Sick Leave – 12 days per year)Selection of health care plans with City paid contributions; cash-in-lieu offered if waiving coverageCity-paid dental and vision insuranceCalPERS pension participationCity paid contributions to Retiree Health Savings accountEmployee Engagement Program (includes recognition for service, safety, peer nominations, and more)Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical machinery, including one (1) year of experience in an industrial production facility, or Water or Wastewater Treatment Plant with specific knowledge of hydraulic pump repair.Licenses and Certifications:Possession of a valid California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record must be maintained throughout employment.Possession of, or successful obtainment within twelve (12) months of appointment, a Grade I Mechanical Technologist Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA).Possession of, or successful obtainment within three (3) years of appointment, a Grade II Mechanical Technologist Certificate issued by the CWEA and maintained throughout employment.Application Process: Applicants must submit the following:A completed City of Brentwood Employment ApplicationComplete Responses to the Supplemental QuestionsPostmarks, faxes and incomplete applications will not be accepted. Your application must be filled out completely online. Resumes may also be submitted but it is not a substitute for a completed application. The examination process will consist of:Application Review – Submitted applications will be assessed based on job-related qualifications, including desirable qualifications and the specific needs of the hiring department. Candidates may be screened to identify those who are best qualified to proceed in the examination process.Written Exam – Those candidates identified as best qualified will be invited to take a written test. The exam will cover elements of the knowledge and abilities identified in the job description and is tentatively scheduled for the week of November 9, 2026.Eligible List: All applicants that pass the examination process will be placed on the eligible list which is good for at least 6 months and may be extended up to an additional 18 months. This eligible list will be used by the City of Brentwood to fill all current and future openings in this classification as long as the list is active.The City of Brentwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants requesting special accommodations during the examination process may contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io.