Mechanic;

Position: Mechanic (20744105)
San Francisco/Peninsula

Job Type

Full-Time

Close Date

6/17/2026 at 11:59pm or until 75 applicants

Salary

$6,965.00-$8,308.00 Monthly

Additional Questionnaires

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About Pacifica

The City of Pacifica is a beautiful community located on the coast, just south of San Francisco and is framed by the ridges of the Coast Range on the east, Montara Mountains on the south and the Pacific Ocean on the west. Rich in history, Pacifica is a quiet, family-oriented community. The population is approximately 40,028 with an area of 12.6 square miles.

The City operates under the Council-Manager form of government. Legislative authority is vested in a five member City Council elected by districts for four-year terms.

The City employees approximately 200 full-time and 120 part-time and seasonal employees in the following departments:
City Attorney's Office;
City Manager's Office;
Finance;
Fire;
Human Resources;
Parks, Beaches and Recreation;
Planning and Economic Development;
Police and Public Works.

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Location

151 Milagra Drive Pacifica, 94044

Description

City of Pacifica

Invites you to apply for the position of:

Mechanic

FY 25
-26 Mechanic | $6,965 - $8,308 Monthly

FY 26
-27 Mechanic | $7,174 - $8,558 Monthly

FY 27
-28 Mechanic | $7,390 - $8,814 Monthly

The City of Pacifica is currently recruiting for a Mechanic to join our team in the Public Works Department. Under general supervision, the Mechanic will make major and minor mechanical repairs on various kinds of gasoline and diesel-powered equipment.

At the City of Pacifica, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. To us, equal opportunity employment is not just about compliance, it's about who you are, how you can help our City and who you want to be.

At the City of Pacifica, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, to make major and minor mechanical repairs on various kinds of gasoline and diesel-powered equipment; and to do related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION REQUIREMENTS

Ability to drive and possess a valid California Operator's license for the type of equipment driven (Class

B); ability to work in a variety of confined spaces and positions, and work outside in inclement weather; ability to do heavy lifting; ability to perform work that is labor intensive with considerable bending and stooping and repetitive shoulder, arm and hand motions; must have a great deal of finger dexterity; ability to distinguish color of wires; ability to read and understand written work orders and shop manuals, and communicate with various division employees, parts houses and vendors in order to obtain parts and effect repairs.

Within six (6) months of hire, possess and maintain brake certification.

Basic Examples of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

* Inspects, diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects in automobiles, trucks, graders, rollers, and a variety of diesel and gasoline-powered equipment tears down motors and performs general overhauling; repairs transmissions, differentials, carburetors, distributors, fuel pumps, lights, steering gears, starters, alternators, universal joints, sirens, and hydraulic systems; aligns wheels, adjusts brakes; repairs auxiliary equipment such as hydraulic pumps and motors; builds specialized equipment;

installs batteries, tires, wiring, automatic electronic systems, and brakes; welds and cuts with electric and acetylene; occasionally makes emergency repairs out of the shop.

The duties described in this job announcement 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 the position.

Job PDF:

Mechanic - 06.

Ideal Candidate

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Any combination of training and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and two years experience in repair of automotive and power-driven equipment. Knowledge of light and heavy construction equipment and automotive apparatus and skill in the use of garage equipment and tools, and the making of various types of mechanical repairs; knowledge of the theory, care and operation of internal combustion engines, hydraulic pumps and motor and automotive electronics;

ability to diagnose mechanical troubles and determine appropriate maintenance work.

LICENSE

Must possess and maintain a valid "Class C" California Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record and within six (6) months…