Mechanic I/Mechanic II

Salary : $70,584.00 - $106,218.54 Annually

Location : Santa Fe Irrigation District, CA

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 2025-01

Department : Plant Maintenance

Opening Date : 01 / 16 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 9 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical systems, facilities and equipment in the District's treatment plant and distribution system facilities; maintains maintenance logs and records; assists with electrical, instrumentation and control maintenance and repair; and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Mechanic I is the entry level class in the Mechanic series. Employees in this class typically have little or no directly related work experience upon entry. Mechanic I is distinguished from Mechanic II by the employees' performance of more routine maintenance and repair duties. Incumbents typically work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks and perform their duties under general supervision as they learn procedures and processes in assigned areas of responsibility.

Mechanic II is the journey level class in the Mechanic series and is distinguished from the I level by performance of the full range of duties of the class series together with possession of a Grade 2 Mechanical Technologist certification issued by the California Water Environmental Association (CWEA) and a minimum of two years of experience at a water treatment facility. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new, unusual or unique situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit.

Positions in these classes are flexibly staffed and Mechanic II positions are normally filled by advancement from the I level once the required certification and experience requirements is met and incumbents demonstrate the ability to perform the full scope of duties of the class.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Troubleshoots and repairs equipment malfunctions and failures associated with a variety of mechanical equipment including pumps, engines, electric motors, valves, pressure and flow regulators, emergency generators, air compressors, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, filters and chlorination systems.
• Performs preventative and emergency maintenance on pumps, motors and related equipment; maintains appropriate records and documentation of repairs.
• Assists with the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic equipment and instrumentation.
• Inspects small, motorized equipment and vehicles; assists in identifying mechanical problems and making repairs; disassembles and reassembles equipment to clean parts and cases; cleans, oils and lubricates motors, generators, compressors, pumps, turbines and other mechanical equipment.
• Operates trucks, forklifts, compressors, cranes, jackhammers, portable and stationary generators, steam cleaners, pneumatic, hydraulic and electric tools, and related tools and equipment.
• Enters data on maintenance and repair work orders in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Performs assigned duties while observing District safety policies and procedures and following safe working practices.
• Responds during emergency situations, as required, including those occurrences after normal working hours and HAZMAT related events, such as hazardous materials release incidents.
• May perform standby duty and follow the standby duty procedures, including the response time requirement of sixty minutes.

At the Mechanic II level, employees perform the full range of Mechanic I duties, as well as :

OTHER DUTIES

Typical Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Mechanic I - A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be graduation from high school or a G.E.D. equivalent and some coursework in electronics, mechanics or machinery and at least 6 months of experience in semi-skilled maintenance of mechanical and other equipment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Mechanic II - A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be graduation from high school or a G.E.D. equivalent and some coursework in electronics, mechanics and machinery and at least two years of semi-skilled to skilled mechanical experience comparable to Mechanic I or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Certification as a Grade 2 Mechanical Technologist issued by CWEA is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of :

Skills and Abilities to :

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance program.

Water Treatment Operator Grade I and Water Distribution Operator Grade I certifications issued by the State Water Resources Control Board are desirable within 12 months of date of hire.

Appointment to a Mechanic II position requires possession of the following certifications :

Water Treatment Operator Grade 2 and Water Distribution Operator Grade 2 certifications is desired for appointment to Mechanic II.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands :

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear signal warnings and differentiate equipment operating sounds; walk or sit; climb, balance and work up to heights of 100 feet; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands :

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use shop mathematics; observe and interpret situations; deal with changing, intensive deadlines; and interact with coworkers, other District employees and the public.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees work in an outdoor environment subject to outdoor conditions including extreme heat and cold and wet, humid conditions, fumes and / or airborne particles. Duties may be performed near moving mechanical parts and on slippery and uneven surfaces with exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electric shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to radiation and heavy vibration. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.

In accordance with Cal / OSHA regulations, the employee shall maintain physical condition that allows them to act as Hazardous Materials Technician for HAZMAT emergencies, as determined by the District physician. An employee in this class is required to wear respirators regularly and is prohibited from having facial or head hair, which impairs the effectiveness of respirator equipment.

Some incumbents may be required to perform shutoffs and other repairs while wearing SCBA and other protective clothing and equipment.

The employee may be required to work on weekends and holidays as needed. Work requires 24-hr standby and responding to emergency callouts.

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How much experience do you have in the maintenance of mechanical and other equipment?

Have you completed any coursework in electronics, mechanics or machinery?

Do you possess a California State Water Resources Control Board Water Treatment Operators Certificate, Grade 1 (T1) or higher? Note : A T1 is not required but is desirable within 12 months of date of hire for the Mechanic I (T2 for Mechanic II).

Do you possess a California State Water Resources Control Board Water Distribution Operators Certificate, Grade 1 (D1) or higher? Note : A D1 is not required but is desirable within 12 months of date of hire for the Mechanic I (D2 for Mechanic II).

Do you possess a CWEA Mechanical Technologist Certification? Note : this is not required of a Mechanic I, but is of a Mechanic II.

Required Question

Salary : $70,584 - $106,219