Highlights of the position:

Work with industry professionals in a safe and supportive environment
Exercise and build your skills on a large variety of state-of-the-art equipment and technology
Great mix of indoor and outdoor work
Hill Canyon Treatment Plant is surrounded by beautiful hills, trails, and open space parkland
Join a team that truly cares about its work and the environment

Join the City of Thousand Oaks as a Plant & Equipment Mechanic!

Are you a skilled, motivated, and technically savvy professional looking to make a difference? The City of Thousand Oaks is seeking a Plant & Equipment Mechanic to become an integral part of our team at the Hill Canyon Treatment Plant (HCTP). In this role, you'll perform a variety of challenging and rewarding tasks, including installing, maintaining, and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment critical to the plant’s operations. We're looking for a resourceful team player with a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence.

Primary Responsibilities

Identifies and performs a variety of maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, installations, and modifications on wastewater treatment plant mechanical equipment and facilities, including but not limited to:
Mechanical grinders, pumps, valves, engines, blowers, motorized valves actuators, lab equipment, air compressors, etc.
Industrial grade machinery, boilers, digester equipment, bulk chemical storage and delivery systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and devices.
Fabricates and or modifies equipment mounts, brackets, supports, utilizing welding, drilling, milling, tapping, etc.
Coordinates activities with operations personnel and contractors to ensure efficient and streamlined operations
Completes and maintains maintenance logs on the City's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Responds to night and weekend emergency calls as needed

Job Video Link URL:
https://youtu.be/9y3YMy2qzDE

The Ideal Candidate should possess:

A minimum of four years of experience in the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment
A high school diploma or equivalent
A self-motivated work ethic with the ability to work independently and adapt priorities as needed
Proven ability to troubleshoot and solve problems effectively
Strong attention to detail, quality, and a commitment to exceptional customer service
Dedication to maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work environment
Experience with internal combustion engines and electrical generators is a plus
A valid Class C California driver’s license
California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Grade I or II Mechanical Technologist certificate is highly desirable

Work Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The City of Thousand Oaks offers excellent benefits including:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension Retirement Plan, 401(a), Retirement Health Savings Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, and more.

Special Instructions
FILING DEADLINE: Recruitment may close at any time. Open until sufficient number of qualified applicants has been received.

First review of candidates: May 5, 2025

City of Thousand Oaks, CA

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