Mechanical Technologist

THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA IS HIRING FOR A DETAIL-ORIENTED INDIVIDUAL WITH STRONG TECHNICAL SKILLS TO JOIN OUR DYNAMIC MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGIST TEAM IN THE WATER DEPARTMENT! 


The City of Santa Rosa is committed to building a workforce reflective of our community and establishing a lasting culture of equity and belonging within our organization. Our collective talents and expertise contribute to high-quality public services that support a vibrant, resilient, inclusive City for our community and visitors. We celebrate a diverse workforce and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

THE BENEFITS OF CITY EMPLOYMENT:

• 12 paid holidays annually, plus 1 to 3 'floating holidays' per year, depending on start date and years of service
• Flexible schedule (9/80 or 5/8) with management approval
• 4% cost of living increase approved for July 2025 and July 2026
• $500 annually for wellness
• Unlimited free bus rides on CityBus and Sonoma County Transit
• The City is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
• Paid Family Leave

In addition to offering a challenging, rewarding work environment and excellent salary, the City of Santa Rosa provides a generous suite of benefits, including retirement through CalPERS, a competitive leave accrual package, your choice of health plan, a flexible spending program, employer contributions to a Retiree Health Savings plan, flexible work schedule options, and top of the line employer paid (free to you) vision and dental coverage. More information regarding benefits associated with this position can be found on our Miscellaneous Employee Benefits Page.

ABOUT THE POSITION: Mechanical Technologists provide specialized and complex technical support in the design, installation, testing, calibration, fabrication, maintenance, and repair of the equipment located within the subregional wastewater treatment plant, reclamation, Geyser’s distribution system, biosolids treatment facility, as well as other related City facilities.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate will possess:

• Five (5) years of journey-level experience in the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment typically found in a wastewater treatment facility or similar industrial environment
• Experience working in a Machine Shop, which includes the setup and operation of lathes, mills, and radial arm drilling machines
• Experience in the fabrication of structural and sheet metal including: layout, cutting, fitting, and assembly 
• Experience with pipefitting and welding of ferrous and non-ferrous metals using various welding processes/machines
• Basic hydraulic/pneumatic theory

HOW TO APPLY:
Please complete a thoughtful, thorough Supplemental Questionnaire submission. As part of the selection process, your responses to these questions will be scored using criteria specific to this position. Incomplete responses, or responses such as "See Resume" can result in disqualification from the selection process. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/srcity/jobs/4875170/mechanical-technologist

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter.

THE SELECTION PROCESS:
The selection process will include a minimum qualification assessment and may also include an application and supplemental questionnaire review, followed by department selection interviews. 

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties:

The following duties are considered essential for this job classification:

• Assist with identifying problems encountered by staff of the various divisions of the Sub-regional System; 
• provide technical support for the utility-specific mechanical process applications; 
• conduct surveys to gather field data; 
• troubleshoot equipment via a supervisory control and data acquisition system and a computerized maintenance management system; 
• write standards and operational procedures for mechanical equipment as assigned; 
• analyze existing equipment and evaluate future equipment installations; 
• inspect, dismantle, repair, overhaul, and test mechanical grinders, pumps, control valves, lift stations, 900 hp blowers, air compressors, booster stations, settling basin machinery, digesters, chlorinators, stationary methane and diesel engines/generators, evaporators, sulfonators, injectors; 
• machine replacement parts such as shafts, bushings, valve stems, bearings, and sprockets; 
• operate various machine lathes, drill press, electric welders for the various types of welding, hydraulic press, milling machine, pipe threader, and various hand tools; 
• troubleshoot and operate emergency pumps and generators; 
• design and fabricate replacement parts and equipment; 
• operate and work from an elevated platform; 
• effectively communicate with City staff or contract engineers to specify, recommend, and provide quality assurance reviews for new or replacement equipment installation; 
• fabricate parts and fittings; 
• make assemblies and repair units used in maintenance work from work orders, drawings, specifications, sketches, and verbal instructions; 
• use hand and power tools such as a drill motor, hydraulic press, grinders, power saws, pipe threader, and bending machines; 
• use precision measuring instruments such as height and depth gauges, calipers, verniers, and micrometers of various types; 
• use gas and arc welding equipment in cutting, forming, joining, building-up metal, and fabricating of parts; 
• make accurate estimates of labor and materials necessary for the performance of the work; 
• keep records and make reports of work performed; 
• use required personal protective equipment while adhering to set safety standards.

 Additional Duties: In addition to the duties listed in the Essential Duties section, each employee in this classification may perform the following duties. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties which may be assigned.

• Apply a working knowledge of electrical systems up to transmission line voltages; 
• set up and conduct test of sophisticated equipment and components under operational conditions to review original factory specifications and make recommendations or repairs to achieve optimal performance; 
• maintain recording devices; 
• pour grout; 
• order necessary parts to maintain equipment or construct replacement parts; 
• prepare requisitions and associated documents for purchase of repair parts and supplies; 
• maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and associated costs; 
• perform related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Knowledge of: Tools, materials, equipment and methods used in the installation, adjustment, maintenance and repair of sophisticated mechanical equipment common to a wastewater treatment plant, control devices and equipment, gas and diesel engines, electric motors, pumps, and valves, methods, tasks, and materials used in the mechanical trades and of safety regulations and practices pertaining to the work, including precautions in handling and storing of liquids, chlorine, and gasses; metal fabrication techniques; the uses and operation of arc welding, gas cutting, welding equipment, and applicable mathematics.  Ability To: Read and interpret mechanical drawings, plans, and specifications; make rough sketches; estimate labor and materials for proposed work; diagnose defects in a variety of mechanical equipment common to the wastewater utility; maintain and troubleshoot motor control circuits; read plans and diagrams; keep records and schedule maintenance work; machine a variety of replacement parts; operate lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and related equipment; apply proper rigging practices; manage multiple repair and maintenance tasks and priorities; order replacement parts and keep maintenance records; coordinate work activities with other departments; read, interpret and apply information from technical manuals; relay highly technical information effectively to others in lay terms; relay operational, maintenance, and mechanical needs and requirements to others effectively in technical terms; forecast resource needs; identify strengths and weaknesses of existing and future equipment including the research and feasibility of new industry trends; help formulate critical repair response strategies; keep records and make reports of work progress and establish and maintain effective working relationships; follow oral and written directions. Experience and Education: Any combination of education and experience equivalent that would provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience – Sufficient years of journey-level experience in repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, valves, and engines to demonstrate possession of the knowledge and abilities listed above, including experience working in a heavy industrial environment with transmission line voltage systems. Education – Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. 

License or Certificate: This classification requires the ability to travel to and perform work at various locations. Individuals must be physically capable of operating a motor vehicle safely and possess a valid, Class C, California driver's License. 

Possession of a California Water Environment Association (C.W.E.A) Mechanical Technologist certification is desirable but not required.

Additional Information

Working Conditions: A Mechanical Technologist observes or monitors flow meters, amp meters, and pressure gauges to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards. Working with color-coded wires and pipes requires the ability to discriminate among and match colors. Micrometers, calipers, and other calibrated instruments are used when machining parts. Operating equipment such as drills, lathes, and milling machines requires making precise arm-hand position movements, fine, highly controlled muscular movements to adjust the position of a control mechanism, and standing for extended periods of time, unable to sit or rest at will. Finishing grout and wrenching bolts requires making continuous or repetitive arm-hand movements. Assembling valves and using a micrometer involves making skillful, controlled manipulations of small objects. Breaking loose large bolts uses explosive strength. Operating a forklift or crane requires coordinating the movement of more than one limb simultaneously. Working on piping and engines involves bending or stooping repeatedly or continually over time. Working on overhead piping requires lifting arms above shoulder level. Work is performed in sumps, vaults, galleys, and other small, cramped areas and involves sitting for extended periods of time with the ability to change positions. Work on overhead piping, conveyors, and roof-mounted equipment is performed at heights greater than 10 feet. Work at pump sites in the field requires walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces and is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements. A Mechanical Technologist must be able to hear alarms and carry gas-filled bottles and equipment weighing more than 50 pounds more than 20 feet. Some work is performed in enclosed spaces with exposure to temperatures as high as 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Mechanical Technologists must be capable of wearing various types of respirators as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). 

SANTA ROSA - A WONDERFUL CITY TO CALL HOME: 
The City of Santa Rosa is nestled in the center of famous Sonoma Wine Country, located just 55 miles north of San Francisco and 30 miles east of the Pacific Ocean, with a population of approximately 180,000. Santa Rosa serves as the County seat and the center of trade, government, commerce, and medical facilities for the North Bay. The surrounding area is home to over a hundred wineries and vineyards, and many beautiful parks and recreational facilities, including golf courses. Santa Rosa is in the center of a nationally recognized cycling area. We boast many attractions associated with large cities, including a symphony, performing arts center, theater productions, and internationally recognized restaurants, yet still retain the warmth and small-town feel of decades past. Santa Rosa has been named one of the 50 greenest cities in the United States, with one of the top five mid-sized downtowns in California. 

The City of Santa Rosa is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. 

The City does not discriminate on the basis of disability in employment. Requests for reasonable accommodations needed to participate in the recruitment process may be made by submitting a Request for Reasonable Accommodation Form within five (5) business days of being noticed that an event requiring accommodation is occurring. 

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