Sacred Heart University
and the job listing Expires on January 19, 2026
Plant Technician II positions perform maintenance, overhaul, repair, and installation of water/wastewater/potable reuse treatment plant and pump station machinery and equipment including: Air compressors, high pressure hydraulic systems, pumps and piping systems, chemical feed equipment, boilers, heat exchangers, and diesel and gasoline powered engines; install and align heavy motors and equipment; provide training; maintain records; complete forms and reports; and perform other duties as assigned.
NOTES:
Employees in job classifications represented by AFSME Local 127 are scheduled to receive the following general wage increase:5% effective 7/1/25
In addition to the scheduled general wage increase, the following special salary wage increase is also scheduled to take effect for Plant Technician II: 5% effective 1/1/26
Plant Technician II employees must remain clean shaven and be able to pass a respirator fit-test for entry into confined spaces or environments containing the potential presence of chlorine, hydrogen sulfide (H2S), or methane.
Plant Technician II employees may be required to work overtime including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Plant Technician II work involves exposure to noxious chemicals and other hazardous substances.
Plant Technician II employees will be required to obtain and maintain confined space entry certification within one year from date of hire.
Some Plant Technician II positions may require working on an on-call basis for which they may receive 5% additional pay.
Some Plant Technician II positions may also require work in a sewerage or chlorine environment, in high places, tanks or channels, and confined spaces.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.
EXPERIENCE: Two years of full-time experience maintaining, overhauling, repairing, and installing mechanical equipment at a water treatment facility, wastewater facility, potable reuse facility, major pump station, or industrial processing facility employing similar technology. Qualifying experience MUST include working on pumps, valves, and/or piping systems.
NOTES:
Preventive maintenance work only (e.g., changing oil, lubing, or removing and replacing parts) is NOT qualifying.
LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.
HIGHLY DESIRABLE:
Experience maintaining, overhauling, repairing, and/or installing dewatering centrifuge, compressors, gear drive units/speed reducers, chemical feeders, small gasoline/diesel engines, and blowers.
Experience and training in Predictive Maintenance Technologies.
Experience and training with computer programs/software.
A valid California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Plant Maintenance Mechanical Technologist Grade II or higher certification.
Knowledge of machinery alignment protocol.
For official information, please visit sandiego.gov/jobs
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Plant Technician II positions perform maintenance, overhaul, repair, and installation of water/wastewater/potable reuse treatment plant and pump station machinery and equipment including: Air compressors, high pressure hydraulic systems, pumps and piping systems, chemical feed equipment, boilers, heat exchangers, and diesel and gasoline powered engines; install and align heavy motors and equipment; provide training; maintain records; complete forms and reports; and perform other duties as assigned.
NOTES:
Employees in job classifications represented by AFSME Local 127 are scheduled to receive the following general wage increase:5% effective 7/1/25
In addition to the scheduled general wage increase, the following special salary wage increase is also scheduled to take effect for Plant Technician II: 5% effective 1/1/26
Plant Technician II employees must remain clean shaven and be able to pass a respirator fit-test for entry into confined spaces or environments containing the potential presence of chlorine, hydrogen sulfide (H2S), or methane.
Plant Technician II employees may be required to work overtime including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Plant Technician II work involves exposure to noxious chemicals and other hazardous substances.
Plant Technician II employees will be required to obtain and maintain confined space entry certification within one year from date of hire.
Some Plant Technician II positions may require working on an on-call basis for which they may receive 5% additional pay.
Some Plant Technician II positions may also require work in a sewerage or chlorine environment, in high places, tanks or channels, and confined spaces.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.
EXPERIENCE: Two years of full-time experience maintaining, overhauling, repairing, and installing mechanical equipment at a water treatment facility, wastewater facility, potable reuse facility, major pump station, or industrial processing facility employing similar technology. Qualifying experience MUST include working on pumps, valves, and/or piping systems.
NOTES:
Preventive maintenance work only (e.g., changing oil, lubing, or removing and replacing parts) is NOT qualifying.
LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.
HIGHLY DESIRABLE:
Experience maintaining, overhauling, repairing, and/or installing dewatering centrifuge, compressors, gear drive units/speed reducers, chemical feeders, small gasoline/diesel engines, and blowers.
Experience and training in Predictive Maintenance Technologies.
Experience and training with computer programs/software.
A valid California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Plant Maintenance Mechanical Technologist Grade II or higher certification.
Knowledge of machinery alignment protocol.
For official information, please visit sandiego.gov/jobs
#J-18808-Ljbffr