Senior Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of SENIOR WASTEWATER MAINTENANCE MECHANIC to fill one (1) vacancy in the Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department . The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.
Under general supervision, a Senior Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic will supervise and participate in the installation, maintenance, and repair of heavy industrial/plant mechanical and electromechanical machinery and equipment; and do related work as required. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervise, and participate in the maintenance and repair of machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Supervise and participate in the operation of a lathe, milling machine and other machine tools in repairing large pumps, variable speed drives, motors, chain drives, sewerage lift stations and related equipment.
• Supervise and participate in the installation of pumps, variable speed drives and motors, controllers and timing devices.
• Supervise and participate in the lubrication and inspection of equipment and in the replacing of packing in pumps and valves and bearings in motors, pumps and other equipment.
• Supervise and participate in general building maintenance and repair, including HVAC and air handler systems troubleshooting and maintenance, including carpentry, pouring and finishing of concrete, and painting work.
• Use a variety of hand and power hand tools and may operate overhead traveling bridge cranes and truck cranes.
• Maintain records of maintenance, repair and lubrication of machinery and equipment within the asset management system.
• When assigned to Facility maintenance, will assist with supervising warehouse staff and participate in maintaining inventory stock, procurement and issuance.
• Will be required to work with, coordinate and schedule plant staff, vendors, and contractors for plant and remote station services and maintenance.
• Lead, direct, train and assign work to subordinates.

Recruitment Guidelines:
Education : High School diploma or satisfactory equivalent (GED). Experience : Five years of experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of heavy industrial plant mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, vari-speed and chain drives, lift stations and related equipment. Lead experience is desirable.
Necessary Special Requirement(s):

• Possession of an appropriate, valid California Class "C" motor vehicle operator's license. May require the ability to obtain a valid California Class "B" motor vehicle operator's license.
• Possession of a Grade II Mechanical Technologist Certification issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA).
• Possession of a Grade III Mechanical Technologist Certification issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) within 12 months from the date of hire.

*A Senior Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic hired or promoted prior to January 1, 2024, is "grand-fathered so the CWEA Mechanical Technologist, Grade III certification is not a requirement. An incumbent hired or promoted to the Senior Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic after December 31, 2023, must possess the CWEA Mechanical Technologist Grade II Certification and must obtain the CWEA Mechanical Technologist Grade III certification within 12 months of hire or promotion date.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Current possession of a Grade III Maintenance Technologist Certification from the California Water Environment Association (CWEA).
• Possession of a Crane Operators Certification from the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO).
• Possession of at least one year of facilities mechanical maintenance experience (HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, etc.), at a Wastewater treatment plant or similar processing facility.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

3) Current Grade II or Grade III Mechanical Technologist Certificate (scanned and attached to the online application).

PLEASE NOTE: FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS: If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Drivers License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.