Utilities Maintenance Mechanic

City of Brentwood, CA; Brentwood (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

AWS option

15 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Health care plans with City employer’s

Dental and vision insurance

CalPERS pension

Retiree Health Savings contributions

Employee Engagement Program

Job summary

The City of Brentwood, CA invites applications for a Utilities Maintenance Mechanic. This journey-level role performs daily maintenance and repair of the City's wastewater and water treatment and distribution facilities, requiring energy and a proactive approach.

The ideal candidate has 3 years of progressive maintenance experience, a high school diploma, and CWEA certifications. A California driver’s license is required, with opportunity for professional growth through the AWS option and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of maintenance/repair experience in mechanical and electrical systems.
• One year of experience in an industrial production facility or Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant with hydraulic pump repair.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance and repair of wastewater and water treatment facilities.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform preventive maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical systems

Industrial production experience

Hydraulic pump repair

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CWEA Grade I Mechanical Technologist Certificate

CWEA Grade II Mechanical Technologist Certificate

Experience in Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant

Tools

California Driver's License (valid)

CWEA Certificates

Job description

The City of Brentwood's Wastewater Division has an opening for a Utilities Maintenance Mechanic. The Utilities Maintenance Mechanic position is a journey level position that preforms the day-to-day maintenance and repair of the City's wastewater and water treatment and distribution facilities. The ideal candidate is an energetic self-starter with the experience needed to hit the ground running.

What We Offer

The City of Brentwood provides an engaging, collaborative, and cooperative work environment where you can team up with your peers and with the community to create Brentwood as a premier city. The City is an employer that emphasizes work-life balance, supports employee wellness, and offers a wide range of benefits and retirement alternatives, while also investing in its employees’ professional and personal growth.

• Competitive salary
• Alternative work schedule (AWS) option, requires Director approval
• 15 paid holidays (13 City observed holidays, 2 floating holidays)
• Generous leave accruals (Vacation - 11 days per year; Sick Leave - 12 days per year)
• Selection of health care plans with City paid contributions; cash-in-lieu offered if waiving coverage
• City-paid dental and vision insurance
• CalPERS pension participation
• City paid contributions to Retiree Health Savings account
• Employee Engagement Program (includes recognition for service, safety, peer nominations, and more)

Education and Experience

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical machinery, including one (1) year of experience in an industrial production facility, or Water or Wastewater Treatment Plant with specific knowledge of hydraulic pump repair.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record must be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of, or successful obtainment within twelve (12) months of appointment, a Grade I Mechanical Technologist Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA).
• Possession of, or successful obtainment within three (3) years of appointment, a Grade II Mechanical Technologist Certificate issued by the CWEA and maintained throughout employment.

Examination Process

• Application Review – Submitted applications will be assessed based on job-related qualifications, including desirable qualifications and the specific needs of the hiring department. Candidates may be screened to identify those who are best qualified to proceed in the examination process.
• Written Exam – Those candidates identified as best qualified will be invited to take a written test. The exam will cover elements of the knowledge and abilities identified in the job description and is tentatively scheduled for the week of November 9, 2026.

Eligible List

All applicants that pass the examination process will be placed on the eligible list which is good for at least 6 months and may be extended up to an additional 18 months. This eligible list will be used by the City of Brentwood to fill all current and future openings in this classification as long as the list is active.

DISCLAIMER

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. Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content. Components may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any particular assessment component or combination of components as needs dictate.

Application Status

All correspondence regarding application status, test and/or interview dates, etc. will be sent by email and will be available on your GovernmentJobs account. Please check your email folders, including your junk/spam folders and accept emails from the domain governmentjobs.com, neogov.com, or brentwoodca.gov. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that all correspondence is received.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Brentwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Special Accommodations

Applicants requesting special accommodations during the examination process may contact the Human Resources Department at [phone].