Water Pollution Control Plant Mechanic

Description

The final filing date is Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 5:00 pm or after receiving 100 qualified and complete applications, whichever is first.

The City of Sunnyvale invites applications for the position of Water Pollution Control Plant Mechanic. The City is recruiting for (1) regular full-time vacancy which may be assigned to the Mechanical or Instrumentation (SCADA) functions.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled journey-level mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical and/or instrumentation tasks in the City’s Water Pollution Control Plant. Inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, overhauls, and performs routine and preventive maintenance on wastewater facilities and related equipment; and performs other duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics

WPC Plant Mechanic is the journey level position reporting to a Senior WPC Mechanic or the WPC Maintenance Manager. The WPC Mechanic is distinguished from the next higher level classification of Senior WPC Plant Mechanic by the latter’s responsibility for the day-to-day supervision and technical advice given to journey level WPC Plant Mechanics. It is further distinguished from the WPC Maintenance Manager position in that the manager oversees all work related to the modification, maintenance and repair of the Water Pollution Control Plant facility.

Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the WPC Plant Mechanic in Training level once the incumbent meets the qualification standards of the WPC Plant Mechanic level, demonstrates an ability to perform the full scope of work, and meets performance expectations. Incumbents are not automatically promoted to the higher level; the needs of the department determine the level of assignment.

Essential Job Functions

• Installs, aligns, removes and repairs various sewage treatment plant equipment, such as bar screens, grit collectors, conveyors, mechanical grinders, pumps, small engines, ventilation systems, chlorinators and emergency equipment.
• Overhauls, modifies, and repairs mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical and/or instrumentation equipment used in the water and wastewater treatment, processing and pumping stations.
• Assures that plant electrical, mechanical and/or instrumentation equipment is maintained and repaired properly to provide reliability, economy and safety.
• Determines and documents proper procedures for the maintenance and repair of electrical, mechanical, and/or instrumentation equipment; maintains up-to-date records for all equipment which includes: documentation of electrical blueprints, schematics, spare parts, inventory lists, equipment manuals and wiring diagrams.
• Maintains maintenance records of plant and storm lift stations equipment.
• Makes recommendations on upgrades of existing electrical, mechanical, and/or instrumentation equipment as new technology dictates.
• May estimate labor and materials necessary for the performance of the work.
• Makes sketches of the work to be performed or work completed; keeps records of the work performed, which includes data for the computerized maintenance program.
• Updates supervisor on status of work orders and materials inventory.
• Participates in training and safety meetings; follows proper safety precautions related to electrical, mechanical, and/or instrumentation repair; maintains tools, supplies, equipment, and the work site in a safe condition.
• Participates in cross training, or work assignments with other mechanics; trains assigned personnel as requested; attends daily briefings with supervisor or other maintenance personnel.
• May assist in contacting vendors to maintain correct parts inventory levels for the maintenance, repair, modification and overhaul…