Plant Technician II

Plant Technician II

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, overhaul, repair, and installation of water/wastewater/potable reuse treatment plant and pump station machinery and equipment including: Air compressors, high pressure hydraulic systems, pumps and piping systems, chemical feed equipment, boilers, heat exchangers, and diesel and gasoline powered engines;
• Install and align heavy motors and equipment;
• Provide training;
• Maintain records;
• Complete forms and reports;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must remain clean shaven and be able to pass a respirator fit-s for entry into confined spaces or environments containing the potential presence of chlorine, hydrogen sulfide (H2S), or methane;
• May be required to work overtime including evenings, weekends and holidays;
• Involves exposure to noxious chemicals and other hazardous substances;
• Will be required to obtain and maintain confined space entry certification within one year from date of hire;
• Some positions may require working on an on-call basis for which they may receive 5% additional pay;
• Some positions may also require work in a sewerage or chlorine environment, in high places, tanks or channels, and confined spaces.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time experience maintaining, overhauling, repairing, and installing mechanical equipment at a water treatment facility, wastewater facility, potable reuse facility, major pump station, or industrial processing facility employing similar technology;
• Qualifying experience MUST include working on pumps, valves, and/or piping systems.

Notes

• Employees in job classifications represented by AFSME Local 127 are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases: 3.5% effective 7/1/27, 2% effective 7/1/28, 2% effective 7/1/29;
• City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.
• A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.
• Highly desirable: Experience maintaining, overhauling, repairing, and/or installing dewatering centrifuge, compressors, gear drive units/speed reducers, chemical feeders, small gasoline/diesel engines, and blowers;
• Experience and training in Predictive Maintenance Technologies;
• Experience and training with computer programs/software;
• A valid California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Plant Maintenance Mechanical Technologist Grade II or higher certification;
• Knowledge of machinery alignment protocol.