City of San José
Wastewater Mechanical Supervisor I/II – Environmental Services Department
City of San José, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Overview
The City of San José Environmental Services Department seeks one (1) full-time Wastewater Mechanical Supervisor I/II at the San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility (RWF). The Wastewater Facility Maintenance Division is responsible for the maintenance of the facility mechanical infrastructure, facilities maintenance, warehouse services, landscaping, painting, and land management. The division is organized into Mechanical Process Maintenance, Special Projects Training Scheduling, and Facilities Maintenance. Staff is located throughout the facility and provides preventive and corrective maintenance, painting of equipment and infrastructures, stocking and warehousing of parts, landscape management, lands management, as well as emergency repair. The division supports implementation of capital improvement projects (CIP), process optimization, and operations, and also administers public works contracts for repair, equipment replacement, and new construction. Under general supervision, the Wastewater Mechanical Supervisor performs work of considerable difficulty involving supervision of the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of varied equipment and structures at the wastewater facility. The role provides safety and maintainability reviews of facilities design, construction methods and research projects, proposes alternatives, forecasts long-term maintenance needs, and documents the condition and maintainability of existing wastewater facilities and equipment. This is a permanent position reporting to the Facilities and Maintenance Wastewater Maintenance Superintendent. The incumbent should be able to review plans, specifications, and supporting documentation for maintainability of a wastewater facility or process, assist in designing temporary equipment installations and appurtenances, understand valves, pipes, pumps, and treatment equipment, and assist in estimating maintenance costs for design alternatives. The position also assists with determining training requirements and content and format of maintenance manuals provided by contractors for construction projects. The role may identify the need for standardization of equipment and assist with research or testing to validate equipment performance. Because full face respirators are used, the incumbent must pass annual and spirometry tests. Typical duties include, but are not limited to the following: Review capital project designs and specifications for maintainability and compatibility with Plant standards. Supervise operation of equipment and the work of maintenance crews engaged in maintenance, repair, and overhaul of plant machinery, structures, and equipment. Evaluate direct reports for performance against goals and policies and provide feedback on performance. Train, coach, and mentor mechanical division staff. Inspect equipment, structures, and machinery for preventive maintenance and downtime reduction. Supervise welding, cutting, and metal work using gas or electric arc welding equipment. Oversee installation and fabrication of components related to pilots and bench-scale studies. Provide input to process and design engineering staff on implementation challenges and solutions. Provide in-field troubleshooting for pilot designs and adaptation of implementation plans. Assist engineering staff on field visits, vendor meetings, and communication of technical specifications to implementation details. Coordinate procurement of special repair parts and materials for pilot and bench-scale testing. Assist construction inspection staff with field verification of mechanical installations. Coordinate maintenance review of project drawings and specifications with the project team. Assist CIP engineering staff with resolution of warranty/workmanship issues for mechanical equipment installed as part of CIP projects. Prepare rough sketches and read drawings; list materials needed for repair. Manage personnel and use the work order system to schedule maintenance, work plans, resources in CMMS, and procurement of materials. Ensure staff adheres to state, federal, and local standards and regulations related to the Plant, staying up to date with compliance standards and permits. Minimum Qualifications
Wastewater Mechanical Supervisor I
Education: Successful completion of high school, GED, or California Proficiency Certificate. Experience: Four (4) years as a journey-level mechanic in a wastewater facility or equivalent industrial facility, including one (1) year lead experience at a level equivalent to Senior Wastewater Mechanic at the San José/Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility. Licensing: Valid State of California Class C driver's license. In some designated positions, a valid Class A or B driver's license with endorsements may be required. Wastewater Mechanical Supervisor II
Education: Successful completion of high school, GED, or California Proficiency Certificate. Experience: Four (4) years as a journey-level mechanic in a wastewater facility or equivalent industrial facility, including one (1) year lead experience at a level equivalent to Senior Wastewater Mechanic at the San José/Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility. Licensing: Certification as Plant Mechanical Technologist Grade IV from the California Water Environment Association (CWEA). Valid California Class C driver’s license; Class A or B with endorsements may be required in some positions. Substitution: An additional four (4) years of journey-level experience as a Wastewater Mechanic I/II or higher, or an additional two (2) years journey-level experience plus two (2) years possession of Plant Mechanical Technologist Grade III may substitute for CWEA Grade IV certification. Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. The City of San José will not sponsor visa applications or transfers (H-1B or other) requiring employer sponsorship. Salary Information
The total annual salary range for Wastewater Mechanical Supervisor I is $112,563.36 – $137,220.72. The total annual salary range for Wastewater Mechanical Supervisor II is $122,369.52 – $149,363.76. These ranges include an approximate five percent ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary will be determined by final candidates’ qualifications and experience. Bargaining Unit: Association of Maintenance Supervisory Personnel (AMSP). Other Qualifications
Competencies
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies include: Job Expertise
– Demonstrates knowledge of applicable professional/technical principles and Citywide/departmental procedures and federal and state rules and regulations. Knowledge of collaboration principles and the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in troubleshooting, repairing, and overhauling sewage treatment plant equipment. Knowledge of safety methods for Plant operation and maintenance. Knowledge of basic contract specifications related to warranty. Knowledge of plant-specific technical standards for mechanical equipment and SOPs. Experience using CMMS for work order creation. Knowledge of City procurement process, PO preparation, and open POs. Ability to read engineering drawings and understand scale and symbols. Ability to sketch potential parts or fabrications to solve challenges. Ability to communicate effectively with engineering staff, vendors, and contractors on technical specifications. Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills
– Develops effective relationships and collaborates to accomplish tasks. Leadership
– Leads by example, maintains high ethical standards, supports a cooperative work environment. Computer Skills
– Proficient with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel). Change Management
– Supports innovation and organizational changes to improve effectiveness. Project Management
– Supports projects and aligns with agency goals and strategic objectives. Communication Skills
– Communicates clearly in writing and speaking; active listener; open to others’ ideas. Selection Process The selection process includes evaluation of training and experience based on the application and responses to job-specific questions. All questions must be answered to be considered. Additional phases may include one or more interviews and possibly a practical/writing exercise. If selected, a Conditional Offer may require verification of a valid California driver’s license and a DMV Employer Pull Notice (EPN) review. Failure to pass the DMV Pull Notice may render you ineligible for employment. You will be prompted to answer job-specific questions during the online application process. Note: there is a 4,000-character limit for each text response. If you have questions about duties or processes, contact Zoe McChesney at zoe.mcchesney@sanjoseca.gov. Employment Eligibility
Federal law requires verification of work eligibility. The City of San José will not sponsor visa applications or transfers for H1-B or similar visas requiring employer sponsorship.
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The City of San José Environmental Services Department seeks one (1) full-time Wastewater Mechanical Supervisor I/II at the San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility (RWF). The Wastewater Facility Maintenance Division is responsible for the maintenance of the facility mechanical infrastructure, facilities maintenance, warehouse services, landscaping, painting, and land management. The division is organized into Mechanical Process Maintenance, Special Projects Training Scheduling, and Facilities Maintenance. Staff is located throughout the facility and provides preventive and corrective maintenance, painting of equipment and infrastructures, stocking and warehousing of parts, landscape management, lands management, as well as emergency repair. The division supports implementation of capital improvement projects (CIP), process optimization, and operations, and also administers public works contracts for repair, equipment replacement, and new construction. Under general supervision, the Wastewater Mechanical Supervisor performs work of considerable difficulty involving supervision of the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of varied equipment and structures at the wastewater facility. The role provides safety and maintainability reviews of facilities design, construction methods and research projects, proposes alternatives, forecasts long-term maintenance needs, and documents the condition and maintainability of existing wastewater facilities and equipment. This is a permanent position reporting to the Facilities and Maintenance Wastewater Maintenance Superintendent. The incumbent should be able to review plans, specifications, and supporting documentation for maintainability of a wastewater facility or process, assist in designing temporary equipment installations and appurtenances, understand valves, pipes, pumps, and treatment equipment, and assist in estimating maintenance costs for design alternatives. The position also assists with determining training requirements and content and format of maintenance manuals provided by contractors for construction projects. The role may identify the need for standardization of equipment and assist with research or testing to validate equipment performance. Because full face respirators are used, the incumbent must pass annual and spirometry tests. Typical duties include, but are not limited to the following: Review capital project designs and specifications for maintainability and compatibility with Plant standards. Supervise operation of equipment and the work of maintenance crews engaged in maintenance, repair, and overhaul of plant machinery, structures, and equipment. Evaluate direct reports for performance against goals and policies and provide feedback on performance. Train, coach, and mentor mechanical division staff. Inspect equipment, structures, and machinery for preventive maintenance and downtime reduction. Supervise welding, cutting, and metal work using gas or electric arc welding equipment. Oversee installation and fabrication of components related to pilots and bench-scale studies. Provide input to process and design engineering staff on implementation challenges and solutions. Provide in-field troubleshooting for pilot designs and adaptation of implementation plans. Assist engineering staff on field visits, vendor meetings, and communication of technical specifications to implementation details. Coordinate procurement of special repair parts and materials for pilot and bench-scale testing. Assist construction inspection staff with field verification of mechanical installations. Coordinate maintenance review of project drawings and specifications with the project team. Assist CIP engineering staff with resolution of warranty/workmanship issues for mechanical equipment installed as part of CIP projects. Prepare rough sketches and read drawings; list materials needed for repair. Manage personnel and use the work order system to schedule maintenance, work plans, resources in CMMS, and procurement of materials. Ensure staff adheres to state, federal, and local standards and regulations related to the Plant, staying up to date with compliance standards and permits. Minimum Qualifications
Wastewater Mechanical Supervisor I
Education: Successful completion of high school, GED, or California Proficiency Certificate. Experience: Four (4) years as a journey-level mechanic in a wastewater facility or equivalent industrial facility, including one (1) year lead experience at a level equivalent to Senior Wastewater Mechanic at the San José/Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility. Licensing: Valid State of California Class C driver's license. In some designated positions, a valid Class A or B driver's license with endorsements may be required. Wastewater Mechanical Supervisor II
Education: Successful completion of high school, GED, or California Proficiency Certificate. Experience: Four (4) years as a journey-level mechanic in a wastewater facility or equivalent industrial facility, including one (1) year lead experience at a level equivalent to Senior Wastewater Mechanic at the San José/Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility. Licensing: Certification as Plant Mechanical Technologist Grade IV from the California Water Environment Association (CWEA). Valid California Class C driver’s license; Class A or B with endorsements may be required in some positions. Substitution: An additional four (4) years of journey-level experience as a Wastewater Mechanic I/II or higher, or an additional two (2) years journey-level experience plus two (2) years possession of Plant Mechanical Technologist Grade III may substitute for CWEA Grade IV certification. Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. The City of San José will not sponsor visa applications or transfers (H-1B or other) requiring employer sponsorship. Salary Information
The total annual salary range for Wastewater Mechanical Supervisor I is $112,563.36 – $137,220.72. The total annual salary range for Wastewater Mechanical Supervisor II is $122,369.52 – $149,363.76. These ranges include an approximate five percent ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary will be determined by final candidates’ qualifications and experience. Bargaining Unit: Association of Maintenance Supervisory Personnel (AMSP). Other Qualifications
Competencies
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies include: Job Expertise
– Demonstrates knowledge of applicable professional/technical principles and Citywide/departmental procedures and federal and state rules and regulations. Knowledge of collaboration principles and the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in troubleshooting, repairing, and overhauling sewage treatment plant equipment. Knowledge of safety methods for Plant operation and maintenance. Knowledge of basic contract specifications related to warranty. Knowledge of plant-specific technical standards for mechanical equipment and SOPs. Experience using CMMS for work order creation. Knowledge of City procurement process, PO preparation, and open POs. Ability to read engineering drawings and understand scale and symbols. Ability to sketch potential parts or fabrications to solve challenges. Ability to communicate effectively with engineering staff, vendors, and contractors on technical specifications. Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills
– Develops effective relationships and collaborates to accomplish tasks. Leadership
– Leads by example, maintains high ethical standards, supports a cooperative work environment. Computer Skills
– Proficient with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel). Change Management
– Supports innovation and organizational changes to improve effectiveness. Project Management
– Supports projects and aligns with agency goals and strategic objectives. Communication Skills
– Communicates clearly in writing and speaking; active listener; open to others’ ideas. Selection Process The selection process includes evaluation of training and experience based on the application and responses to job-specific questions. All questions must be answered to be considered. Additional phases may include one or more interviews and possibly a practical/writing exercise. If selected, a Conditional Offer may require verification of a valid California driver’s license and a DMV Employer Pull Notice (EPN) review. Failure to pass the DMV Pull Notice may render you ineligible for employment. You will be prompted to answer job-specific questions during the online application process. Note: there is a 4,000-character limit for each text response. If you have questions about duties or processes, contact Zoe McChesney at zoe.mcchesney@sanjoseca.gov. Employment Eligibility
Federal law requires verification of work eligibility. The City of San José will not sponsor visa applications or transfers for H1-B or similar visas requiring employer sponsorship.
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