Electrical Mechanical Maintenance Worker Wastewater; Ventura Water

Applications are accepted exclusively through the City of Ventura Career Site:  Submissions through other websites or methods will not be accepted.

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Monday, March 9, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

• $73,757.22 - $89,652.16 Annually DOQ
• Benefits
• Medical Insurance (HMO, PPO options)
  City Paid Dental and Vision Insurance
  Life Insurance
  Vacation & Holiday Compensation
  Deferred Compensation
  CalPERS Retirement
  Wellness Program (access to gym facility and fitness classes)
  Tuition Reimbursement & Bilingual Pay

Ventura Water is seeking a skilled electrical professional ready to grow their career in a dynamic and complex wastewater treatment environment.

As an Electrical-Mechanical Maintenance Worker (Wastewater), you will work on maintaining and troubleshooting critical electrical and mechanical systems that support essential wastewater operations. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside an award-winning team and help maintain infrastructure that protects public health and the environment.

If you're ready to advance your career while making a meaningful impact in our community, we invite you to join Ventura’s vital wastewater operations team.

In this position, you'll play a key part in maintaining the operational reliability of the City’s wastewater systems, equipment, and facilities. As an Electrical-Mechanical Maintenance Worker, your work will focus on:

• Repairing and installing electrical and electronic systems.
  Testing and maintaining electric motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), alarm systems, and control systems to ensure proper operation.
• Obtaining precise measurements and readings using electrical and mechanical testing instruments, including digital multimeters (DMMs), meggers, micrometers, thickness gauges, and process meters.
• Reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical schematics, blueprints, and diagrams to install equipment in accordance with specifications and the National Electric Code (NEC).
• Installing electrical conduit and wiring for power distribution, controls, lighting, and related applications.
• Maintaining electrical and mechanical equipment associated with gas- or diesel-driven generators, including co-generation systems and emergency portable generators.
• Coordinating and supporting repair and preventative maintenance activities across wastewater treatment facilities and pumping stations.
• Performing ancillary maintenance tasks such as disconnecting and removing motors and pumps, and maintaining and repairing solenoids, regulators, and related co-generation system components.
• Operating motorized and mechanical equipment to support effective wastewater treatment operations.
• Preparing reports, documentation, and correspondence using a personal computer.
• Performing other related duties as assigned to support system reliability and operational efficiency.

Incumbent may be required to work stand‑by on a rotational basis and report to work on a callback basis as needed within a designated time frame. Standby assignment is at the discretion of the Division Head.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation of electrical experience, ideally within the water or utility industry, and a passion for ensuring the reliability of critical infrastructure.

We're seeking a dependable professional who brings practical knowledge and is motivated to grow their skills. A safety-first mindset, willingness to work as part of a team, and readiness to support essential infrastructure are key. If you're looking to build your career while making a real impact on the community, this is the opportunity for you.

Ventura Water provides drinking water to more than 109,000 people through approximately 32,000 water service connections. This complex water system has more than 391 miles of pipeline, 3 water treatment plants, 23 pump stations and 31 reservoirs. Our community relies on three 100% local water sources – the Ventura River, Lake Casitas, and local groundwater wells, as well as, providing reclaimed water from the Ventura Water Reclamation…