CCWD currently is looking for 1-2 maintenance mechanics. We offer competitive wages and a very great health and dental benefit. Along with the typical vacation, sick leave, and holidays.  If you have any graduated /current students that have some experience this would be a great opportunity. If they are interested please have them look on the CCWD website. I believe the position posted today.

Employment Opportunities | Contra Costa Water District, CA (ccwater.com)

Maintenance Mechanic

Salary

$97,136.00 - $118,060.80 Annually

Location 

Concord, CA

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

579 - AO - 2024_2

Department

Operations and Maintenance

Division

O&M Maintenance

Opening Date

09/17/2024

Closing Date

10/4/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

GENERAL JOB FUNCTION

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Contra Costa Water District is an innovative leader in water management and provides employees with a fast-paced and stable work environment that encourages professional growth and development. 

The Mission of the Contra Costa Water District is to strategically provide a reliable supply of high-quality water at the lowest cost possible, in an environmentally responsible manner.

THE POSITION
Under general supervision, installs, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs mechanical equipment and machinery found in District water treatment plants, distribution systems, and related facilities; and performs related duties as assigned. This classification is responsible for performing the full range of mechanical maintenance duties, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Our Values:
  • Safety: We provide, as a top priority, a safe and healthful work environment for our team. 
  • Trust: We protect the public trust with uncompromising integrity, commitment to our professional standards, full transparency, and fairness in all our business dealings. 
  • Responsibility: We take ownership for our results and deliver on our performance outcomes to responsibly serve our customers, our community, and our planet. 
  • Exceptional Service: We value our customers, act in their best interest, and take pride in delivering personalized service. 
  • Employee Success: We share a meaningful sense of purpose in an environment that strives to offer professional growth, diversity, inclusivity, and work-life balance. 
  • Teamwork: We engage in respectful, collaborative, trust-based relationships at all levels within the organization and with our business partners. 
  • Continuous Improvement: We continuously seek opportunities to optimize our business practices and assets by engaging the expertise of our employees and embracing innovation.
  • Recognition: We reward the positive contributions of our employees at the organization, team, and individual levels. 
  • Communication: We strive for open, effective dialogues at all levels of the organization to ensure input is valued and considered and reasons for decisions are explained.
We are looking for someone who is:
  • Solutions-focused and a problem-solver (specifically in mechanically related tasks)
  • A motivated self-starter with effective interpersonal and leadership skills. 
 What you will typically be responsible for: 
  • Building and maintaining positive working relationships with employees.
  • Working independently at times and as a crew member on larger jobs.
 A few reasons you might enjoy this job:
  • Your desire to make a positive difference in the lives of Contra Costa Water District employees and the community.
  • Working with highly effective and collaborative teams.
  • Every day brings a variety of work challenges, opportunities, and rewards.
The following will also benefit candidates with a few of the unique challenges related to this job:
  • Technical expertise and the ability to engage diverse interests and obtain input and support for decisions.  
Join us in our mission to provide reliable, high-quality water in an environmentally responsible manner. 
Apply today and be a part of our dedicated team at Contra Costa Water District!  

This recruitment may be utilized to fill any job opening for a regular-status, part-time or temporary status position. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

For a full description of examples of duties, please refer to the job description by visiting the following link:  Maintenance Mechanic

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Training: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and completion of a mechanical apprenticeship or completion of a two-year program at an accredited community college or trade school.
 
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment, systems, and components.

Licenses and Certifications: 

  • Possession of a valid California driver’s license to be maintained throughout employment.
For a full listing of required knowledge, skills, and abilities, please refer to the job description by visiting the following link:  Maintenance Mechanic 
 
Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to the next step in the selection process.  All candidate materials will be carefully evaluated and only those considered best qualified will be invited to the next step in the selection process.  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 
Must possess mobility to work in the plant and field; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; frequently reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various District sites; and vision to read printed materials and a computer screen. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards and working in confined spaces. Finger dexterity is needed to operate and maintain tools and equipment. Employees must possess the ability to carry, push, pull, and lift materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds with the use of proper equipment.  

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 
Employees work in the plant and field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, dust, and air contaminants. Employees may be exposed to blood borne pathogens. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 
Employees are required to meet California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (CalOSHA) Respiratory Protection Program guidelines including passing a fit test and annual medical examinations and complying with on-demand shave policy.

WORKING CONDITIONS 
Employees may be required to work outside their Normal Workweek/Workday which may consist of evenings, weekends, and holidays.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Contra Costa Water District is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants.  We prohibit discrimination based upon race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other actual or perceived status protected under federal, state, or local law.  Employment decisions are based on individual qualifications and performance.  
  
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
One of the many CCWD goals is to pursue organizational excellence through diversity, equity, inclusivity, leadership, and professionalism.  We recognize the strengths of staff creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and improved decision-making resulting from diverse perspectives, and we strive to be a culturally diverse organization that values, recognizes, and supports inclusion. 

CONVICTION HISTORY

A condition of employment for all CCWD positions includes successfully passing a Department of Justice Live Scan fingerprint check and completion of the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9.  Additionally, in compliance with federal law, CCWD participates in E-Verify.
 
 
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All CCWD employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. As such, CCWD employees may be called upon to support the activities of CCWD during an emergency situation.   

Agency
Contra Costa Water District
Address
Contra Costa Water District
1331 Concord Avenue
Concord, California, 94520
Phone
(925) 688-8037 

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-----Original Message-----
From: David Scharper <dscharper@ccwater.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 11:28 AM
To: Adam Balogh <abalogh@peralta.edu>
Subject: Maintenance Mechanic job opening

Adam,

I am one of the Contra Costa Water District maintenance supervisors. You and I attended classes at Laney together.
CCWD currently is looking for 1-2 maintenance mechanics. We offer competitive wages and a very great health and dental benefit. Along with the typical vacation, sick leave, and holidays.  If you have any graduated /current students that have some experience this would be a great opportunity. If they are interested please have them look on the CCWD website. I believe the position posted today.
If you have any questions please give me a call.

Thank you,

David Scharper
East county Maintenance Supervisor
Contra Costa Water District
925-679-3502
925-525-2501
Sent from my iPhone