Job description

Highlights of the position:

• Work with industry professionals in a safe and supportive environment
• Exercise and build your skills on a large variety of state-of-the-art equipment and technology
• Great mix of indoor and outdoor work
• HCTP is surrounded by beautiful hills, trails, and open space parkland
• Join a team that truly cares about its work and the environment

The City of Thousand Oaks is seeking a Plant and Equipment Mechanic to join our team!

We are seeking a highly motivated, resourceful, and technically skilled team player to perform a wide range of installation, repair, and maintenance tasks on the mechanical and electrical equipment at the City’s Hill Canyon Treatment Plant (HCTP).

Primary responsibilities:

• Identifies and performs a variety of maintenance repairs and installations on wastewater treatment plant mechanical equipment and facilities, including but not limited to: Mechanical grinders, pumps, valves, engines, blowers, pneumatic valves, lab equipment, air compressors ,various machinery, back flow prevention devices, digester equipment, bulk chemical storage and delivery systems, hydraulic devices, fabricates and/or modifies equipment mounts, brackets, supports, utilizing welding, drilling, milling, tapping, etc.
• Coordinates activities with operations personnel and contractors to ensure efficient and streamlined operations
• Completes and maintains maintenance logs on the City's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Responds to night and weekend emergency calls as needed

The ideal candidate should possess:

• A minimum of four years of experience in the repair and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to effectively troubleshoot and solve problems
• Excellent customer service and attention to detail and quality
• Commitment to a clean and efficient work environment and safe work practices
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently and adjust priorities to accomplish objectives
• Experience with internal combustion engines and electrical generators a plus
• California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Grade I or II Mechanical Technologist certificate is highly desirable

Core Competencies:

• Accountable
• Customer-Focused
• Problem Solver and Decision Maker
• Results Oriented
• Technically Knowledgeable

Benefits:

The City of Thousand Oaks offers excellent benefits including:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension Retirement Plan, 401(a), Retirement Health Savings Plan, Tuition Reimbursement and more.

FILING DEADLINE: Applications and supplemental questions will be reviewed on an on-going basis and candidates are encouraged to apply by Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Please note, the recruitment may close without notice at any time after the first review date.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: Applicants are required to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire. This will be used throughout the process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications for the position.

Additional information about the City is available on our website at www.toaks.org.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Thousand Oaks makes reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to participate in the selection process. If you wish to request an accommodation in order to participate in the selection process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the final filing date. Applicants requesting an accommodation should document the request including the type and extent of accommodations requested to participate in the selection process and/or perform the duties of the job for which applied.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: In order to qualify for Veteran’s Preference a Form DD214, or other acceptable proof of service, must be submitted by the deadline date/time noted in the job announcement. Any veteran who has successfully completed all phases of a selection process for employment with the City shall be granted a final interview regardless of his or her ranking on the eligibility list, providing he/she meets the criteria for an eligible veteran.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33.16 - $44.44 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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