Maintenance Worker ; Sewer Division

Description

All new hires will begin at Step 1 ($22.50 per hour). Employees receive an annual 5% step increase until reaching the top step of $30.15 per hour
, contingent upon satisfactory performance. The salary above does not reflect a 2% cost of living increase that will take effect on July 1, 2026.

The City of Imperial Beach’s Sewer Division has the primary responsibility for the operation, maintenance and rehabilitation of the City’s eleven pump stations and fifty miles of sewer collection system to ensure that sewage flows continuously and without overflows. This division also provides routine maintenance and cleaning of the City’s above and below‑ground storm water conveyance system.

9/80 work schedule:
Monday‑thru‑Friday with alternate Friday closures; 6:30 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m. Monday‑thru‑Thursday and Friday 6:30 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m. Incumbent may be required to be on “stand‑by” subject to emergency call‑back after working hours, weekends and holidays.

Under supervision, to perform routine manual skilled and semi‑skilled work in the maintenance, construction and repair of City grounds, wastewater (sewer), facilities, to operate a variety of maintenance and repair tools and equipment; perform a variety of maintenance tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility; perform other duties as assigned.

Works under general direction of the Sewer Supervisor, and/or designee.

• Perform a wide variety of semi‑skilled and skilled manual work in the construction, maintenance, repair and installation of sewer collection systems and related structures and appurtenances; survey and rebuild pump station mechanical and electrical equipment; perform landscape and building maintenance related to facilities; repair, installation, testing, service and maintenance of wastewater equipment, including electric motors, impeller and centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps, appliances, circuit breakers, relays, water lines and globe, gate and rotary valves and television camera equipment;
  
  remove and repair various electrical components; fabricate parts; dismantle, repair and replace pump and compressor parts; replace lift station pumping equipment; repair clay, galvanized steel, plastic, fiberglass and other types of pipes; operate a vactor and sewer rodder; take and log meter readings; adjust flow meters; evaluate condition of auxiliary equipment; participate in inspection, cleaning, maintaining, constructing and repairing wastewater systems with equipment such as rodders, CCTVs;
  
  perform pump station inspections; keep accurate records; assist with unsanitary sewer overflows; stay updated on industry trends.
• Operate a variety of vehicles and equipment safely and effectively; read and interpret maps and blueprints; perform tasks for extended periods under unfavorable weather; respond to emergencies; work independently or as part of a crew.
• Maintain safety practices, comply with traffic laws, OSHA requirements for confined spaces.

• Operational characteristics of the wastewater collection system; materials, methods, techniques, terminology for construction, maintenance, repair; equipment types; safety precautions; OSHA confined space requirements.
• Skill in operating vehicles, equipment, hand tools, power tools; reading maps and blueprints; heavy manual labor; locating and marking mains; emergency response.
• Effective communication in writing and orally; teamwork.

High School Diploma, or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.), plus a minimum of two (2) years of experience in construction, electrical, HVAC, building maintenance or closely related field.

At least two (2) years of experience in construction or a closely related field or any combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described.

• Valid Class “C” California driver’s license and safe driving record, maintained throughout employment.
• CPR certification within 12 months of employment, maintained thereafter.
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