Utilities Maintenance Worker I​/II

UMW I - $5,861.92 - $8,248.58 Monthly Plus Excellent Benefits

UMW II - $6,61.17 – $8,810.33 Monthly Plus Excellent Benefits

Additional steps (Step F, Step G, and Step H) included in the salary range listed above are available to employees in this job classification after completion of five years of service (Step

F), ten years of service (Step G), and 15 years of service (Step H), and one year at the prior step, and good performance evaluations. Initial salary placement is typically at the entry point of the range unless the candidate has prior Utilities Maintenance Worker experience which may warrant initial placement at a higher step.

Opportunity to work a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.

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The City of Gilroy is currently recruiting for four (4) full-time Maintenance Worker I/II positions in the Water section of our Utilities Department. These positions play an important role in maintaining the City’s water system and supporting essential services for our community. From maintaining water lines to supporting emergency repairs, your work will directly impact the daily lives of our residents.

For this recruitment, preference will be given to candidates who possess a State Waterboard Water Distribution or Water Treatment Plant Operator certifications, CWEA Wastewater Collections Grade 1 Certification, a Class A driver’s license, experience operating heavy equipment, and/or experience with water distribution, underground construction or wastewater collection experience.

Although the current vacancies are all in the Water section, this recruitment will also create an eligibility list for future openings in our other section – Wastewater. Interested candidates should apply and get on the eligibility list in the event an opening occurs in the future giving you the opportunity to explore a variety of career paths within public service. Eligibility lists are typically good for one year and may be extended for an additional year.

The Water Section personnel are responsible for planning, operation, and maintenance of the City’s wells, and water distribution system ensuring a safe and reliable supply of drinking water. The duties also include underground construction and maintenance of water mains, service lines, managing booster pumps, reservoirs, routine system maintenance, water sampling and the monthly reading of all water meters.

The Wastewater Section personnel are responsible for inspecting and maintaining the sanitary sewer collection infrastructure to include maintaining lines and connections, completing repairs, and proactively flushing lines to prevent sanitary sewer overflows.

Under direct supervision of supervisor, this position performs work in one of the sections as assigned. Employees in this job classification may rotate/transfer between the sections noted above as determined by the City and will be required to fully meet the job requirements, including the obtaining of certifications, when assigned to a specific section for an extended period of time.

The goal of the Water and Wastewater Operations teams is to protect public health and enhance the quality of life for those who live, work, and visit the City of Gilroy. This is achieved by operating, maintaining, and preserving the City’s water distribution systems and wastewater collection and conveyance infrastructure through reliable, high-quality services that ensure environmental protection, regulatory compliance, and system sustainability.

The Wastewater team is responsible for the day-to‑day inspection, maintenance, and…