Equipment Technician II

The City of San Diego; California; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San Diego is seeking an Equipment Technician II who will perform maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment across various departments. The role involves skilled work on turf maintenance machinery in parks and recreation, requiring two years of relevant experience and potentially requiring a valid California driver’s license. Successful candidates will work with safety equipment and maintain detailed records of equipment performance and maintenance.

Benefits

General wage increase scheduled

Eligible employees enrolled in retirement system

Potential additional pay for working nights or weekends

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time experience repairing mechanical equipment.
• Experience with safety equipment such as respirators and firefighting equipment.
• Valid California Class C Driver License may be required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and maintain complex mechanical equipment.
• Perform skilled repair and maintenance work on turf maintenance machinery.
• Maintain logs, records, and determine maintenance schedules.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Equipment maintenance

Diagnostic skills

Safety equipment knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

See NOTES below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.

Equipment Technician II positions work throughoutthe City in various departments. Here are some examples of duties that Equipment Technician II positions perform throughout the City. Not all positions perform all of these duties: Inspect, repair and maintain complex mechanical equipment such as gate, butterfly and hydraulic control valves; clean, inspect and repair check valves; repair, maintain, service, calibrate and clean safety equipment; clean, inspect, repair, replace, overhaul and maintain various types of pumps; adjust, repair and maintain a variety of motorized and specialized grounds maintenance equipment; repair and maintenance of playground features; repair, maintain and rebuild large water meters; clean and calibrate measuring devices and regulators; remove and replace piping system components; repair, adjust and maintain conveyors; keep logs, maintain records and make reports; maintain inventory of equipment; determine maintenance schedules for equipment; lead and supervise the work of subordinates; and perform other duties as assigned.

For the Parks and Recreation Department, Golf Operations Division -Equipment Technician II positions perform skilled repair and maintenance work on complex machinery commonly used in the turf maintenance industry; field and diagnostic work as required on the golf course; and perform other duties as assigned.

For the Parks and Recreation Department, Developed Regional Parks Division-Equipment Technician II positions perform skilled repair and maintenance work on complex machinery commonly used in the turf maintenance, forestry, and construction industry; perform field and diagnostic work; respond to road calls or perform repairs on playground structures, features, and surfacing; assist with playground features removal and installations; and perform other duties as assigned.

NOTES:

• Employees in job classifications represented by AFSME Local 127 are scheduled to receive the following general wage increase: 5% effective 7/1/25
• Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
• Equipment Technician II employees may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, rotating and/or stand-by shifts for which they may receive 5% additional pay.
• Equipment Technician II employees may be required lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, and spend long hours standing and kneeling.
• Some Equipment Technician II positions may require a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Certification and/or a Confined Space Certificate within three months from date of hire. Employees must remain clean shaven and be able to pass a respirator fit-test for entry into confined spaces and chlorine environments.
• Equipment Technician II employees in the Parks and Recreation Department may be required to work split shifts during PGA Tour or other events.
• Equipment Technician II employees who operate commercial vehicles are required by California State Law, as a condition of employment, to submit to drug and alcohol test. Prior to hire, a background check will be completed in Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and with former employers regarding drug and alcohol testing results.

You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.

EXPERIENCE: Two years of full-time experience repairing a variety of mechanical equipment such as water or parking meters, pumps, valves, air compressors, power tools, small gasoline engines, diesel engines, irrigation equipment, hydraulic actuators/valves, hydraulic systems, mowers, shop equipment, and/or repairing and servicing safety equipment such as respirators, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), explosimeters, air lines, emergency mobile equipment, light meters, sound level meters, and/or firefighting equipment.

NOTES:

• Preventive maintenance work only such as changing oil, lubing, or removing and replacing parts is NOT qualifying.
• Experience repairing power tools or sprinkler heads only is NOT qualifying.
• City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.

LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of hire.

NOTE:

• Some positions may require a valid California Class B Driver License at the time of hire or six months from date of hire.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):

• For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.

Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: [phone]; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, which may include a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All of these processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may be cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.

Rev. 2 - June 20, 2025 (New Recruitment Date)