Mechanical Technician Trainee: Launch Your Maintenance Career

Careers In Government; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Marin Sanitation Agency (CMSA) in San Rafael, CA seeks a Mechanical Technician Trainee I/II/III to learn and perform preventive, corrective, and unscheduled maintenance on stationary and mobile equipment in water and wastewater facilities. You will inspect, repair, and replace components and gain hands-on experience with tools, safety systems, and CWEA certification pathways.

The full-time position offers a structured training path, supportive supervision, and opportunities to advance as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; CWEA Mechanical Technologist certification above Grade I may be substituted.
• Mechanical Technician Trainee – some related work experience desirable.
• Mechanical Technician I – able to obtain CWEA Grade I MT within 18 months or already have MT Grade I plus 1 year of maintenance experience.
• Mechanical Technician II – CWEA Grade II MT or 3+ years maintenance experience.
• Mechanical Technician III – CWEA Grade III MT or 6+ years maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect stationary and mobile mechanical equipment, buildings, grounds, and appurtenances.
• Utilize electronic devices (computers, tablets, cell phones) in daily work activities.
• Install, repair, replace, and perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Troubleshoot problems and estimate time, equipment, and materials for repairs; perform emergency repairs as needed.
• Repair, overhaul, or replace malfunctioning parts, materials, and equipment.
• Clean, service, and paint equipment, machinery, vehicles, structures, pipelines, and tanks.
• Service, adjust, and tune engines, motors, pumps, valves, controls, boilers, heat exchangers, and chemical feed systems.
• Use plasma, gas, and arc welding to cut, heat, weld, or braze.
• Use and maintain hand and power tools and safety equipment if certified.

Job description

Central Marin Sanitation Agency (CMSA) in San Rafael, CA seeks a Mechanical Technician Trainee I/II/III to learn and perform preventive, corrective, and unscheduled maintenance on stationary and mobile equipment in water and wastewater facilities. You will inspect, repair, and replace components and gain hands-on experience with tools, safety systems, and CWEA certification pathways.

The full-time position offers a structured training path, supportive supervision, and opportunities to advance as