Plant Maintenance Worker I/II

California Water Environment Association Inc; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San Leandro is seeking a Plant Maintenance Worker to support the Water Pollution Control Plant under the City Manager's Office. This hands-on role ensures wastewater treatment operations run safely and efficiently, with responsibilities including maintenance, repairs, and equipment readings.

Ideal candidates will have experience with mechanical maintenance, pumps, motors, piping systems and maintenance tools, and be capable of forklift operation and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical maintenance and industrial equipment.
• Familiarity with pumps, motors, piping systems and maintenance tools.
• Forklift operation and ability to read equipment readings and maintenance records.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and emergency repairs.
• Operate forklifts and loaders.
• Complete work orders and equipment readings.
• Maintain maintenance records and plant buildings and grounds.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Industrial equipment

Pumps and motors

Piping systems

Maintenance tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of San Leandro is recruiting for the position of Plant Maintenance Worker in the City Manager's Office. Working at the Water Pollution Control Plant, this hands-on position plays an important role in keeping critical wastewater treatment operations running safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate will have experience with mechanical maintenance, industrial equipment, pumps, motors, piping systems, and maintenance tools. Responsibilities include performing preventive maintenance and repairs, responding to equipment breakdowns and emergency repairs, operating forklifts and loaders, completing work orders and equipment readings, maintaining maintenance records, using power and hand tools, assisting with collection system maintenance, and maintaining plant buildings and grounds.

Education and Experience Guidelines

Any combination of experience and education that would most likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be a high school diploma or certified equivalent (GED) and two (2) years of relevant semi-skilled maintenance experience.

Salary Range

$63,110.00 – $76,693.00 Annually

Application Filing Deadline

October 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific

EOE