Senior Mechanical Technologist

Salary : $ - $ Annually
Location : Laguna Treatment Plant-4300 Llano Road Santa Rosa, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25/26-56

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Department: Water
Opening Date: 05/28/2026
Closing Date: 6/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 07

The Position
The City of Santa Rosa is excited to announce that we are seeking a highly-qualified candidate to join our team of professionals with an immediate opening for Senior Mechanical Technologist in the Water Department.
The City of Santa Rosa is committed to building a workforce reflective of our community and establishing a lasting culture of equity and belonging within our organization. Our collective talents and expertise contribute to high-quality public services that support a vibrant, resilient, inclusive City for our community and visitors. We celebrate a diverse workforce and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.
THE BENEFITS OF CITY EMPLOYMENT:In addition to offering a rewarding work environment, opportunity for career growth, and excellent salary, the City of Santa Rosa provides a generous suite of benefits, including retirement through CalPERS, a competitive leave accrual package, your choice of three health plans, and top of the line employer paid vision and dental coverage. More information about available benefits can be found and in unit 07 Memorandum of understanding.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• 12 paid holidays annually, plus 2 to 3 "floating" holidays per year depending on years of service
• $500 annually for wellness
• The City is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer
• Paid Family Leave
• 4% General Salary Increase - July 2026

ABOUT THE POSITION:
This is a lead worker level class in the Mechanical Services sections of the Water Department assisting with the direction of the mechanical maintenance staff involved in the repair and maintenance of the Subregional Wastewater Treatment Plants, Reclamation System, Biosolids Facility, and related City facilities. This class also provides field and office support to the Wastewater Maintenance Superintendent . This class is distinguished from journey level mechanical technologist staff in that this class provides lead direction in accomplishing the daily tasks of the section and providing training and guidance to other employees in the section.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate will possess five (5) years journey level and team leadership experience in an industrial environment regarding the maintenance and repair of mechanical systems and equipment typically found in electrical generation, water distribution, wastewater treatment or similar environments that moves large quantities of water. The Candidate will be able to read and interpret maintenance manuals and industrial prints to facilitate maintenance and repairs on pumps, grinders, valves, and Biogas and diesel engine generators.

The candidate will have experience and understanding of CalOSHA requirements regarding the competition of Job Safety Plans / Assessments, Hot Work Permits, Confined Space Work Permits, and pre-job meetings. This includes knowledge and training regarding LOTOT plus the ability to articulate and document the procedures to perform such work. This is a leadership role requiring an organized, thoughtful, team oriented person who can work in a collaborative environment with an emphasis on situational awareness.

SELECTION PROCESS:
Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications based on a screening of application materials, including the required supplemental questionnaire, will be invited to continue in the selection process. The selection process may consist solely of an application and training and experience screening or may include a written and/or oral examination of knowledge and skills that will result in an eligible list of candidates to be forwarded to the hiring department(s) for an interview.
Please complete a thoughtful, thorough Supplemental Questionnaire submission. As part of the selection process, your responses to these questions will be scored using criteria specific to this position. Incomplete responses, or responses such as "See Resume" can result in disqualification from the selection process.

Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter.
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties:

The following duties are considered essential for this job classification:

• Assist with scheduling and assigning the construction, maintenance, and repair of the mechanical, electrical and instrumentation equipment associated with the City's Wastewater Treatment Plants, Reclamation System, Biosolids Facility and related City facilities;
• estimate quantities and order materials and equipment;
• train staff in work techniques, use of…