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The City of Ventura Water Department is looking for an Electrical-Mechanical Maintenance Worker to join our award-winning Team! We are looking to fill a position in Wastewater. If you are seeking an opportunity to grow into a long-term career in water, we offer training and advancement opportunities in a Class V Tertiary Wastewater Reclamation Facility.
Incumbent may be required to work stand-by on rotational basis and report to work on a callback basis as needed within a designated time frame. Standby assignment is at the discretion of the Division Head.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Electrical-Mechanical Maintenance Workers perform electrical and mechanical repairs and installation on a variety of electrical equipment and working with low electrical voltages up to 480 volts. These skilled professionals may work alone or as members of a crew in construction, maintenance/repair of the water system’s equipment and facilities.
Ventura Water Reclamation Facility (VWRF) provides tertiary wastewater treatment with the dry daily average of approximately 7.5 million gallons per day (MGD0> The VWRF is responsible for operating and maintaining all wastewater equipment and infrastructure including the wastewater collection system, 11 life stations, and providing reclaimed water from the Ventura Water Reclamation Facility to two municipal golf courses, the Ventura Marina area, and private customers for landscape irrigation. We maintain a full-service laboratory and monitor our water quality daily.
WHO YOU ARE
You have a desire to join a dedicated team committed to providing the highest level of customer service to citizens of the City of Ventura!
Through education, training and/or experience you can:
- work independently, making informed decisions based on analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement
- be flexible, shifting priorities from day to day or hour to hour as necessary
- be a team-member, working cooperatively and collaboratively to sustain coordinated efforts
- step-up to take control and deal with problems directly in a timely manner
- act with customers in mind, dedicated to meeting expectations in a responsive manner
MORE INFORMATION
For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions located on the City’s Career Page at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs or by clicking here ELECTRICAL-MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE WORKER.
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THE SCHEDULE
This recruitment will follow the below timeline.
- Thursday, March 21, 2024, 5:30 pm – Application Deadline. Applications must be submitted by this date to be considered for the position.
- Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - Candidates will be notified by email of their status by this date.
- Week of April 8, 2024 - Oral Panel Interview are tentatively scheduled for this date. Qualifying candidates will be notified by email if they are invited to the panel interview process.
- Week of April 15, 2024 -Department Selection Interviews are tentatively scheduled for this date. Qualifying candidates will be notified by email if they are invited to the panel interview process.
- Monday, April 29, 2024 – Candidates will be notified of the outcome of the interview by this date.
The timeline dates are subject to change. Candidates will be notified as necessary.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The City offers a total compensation package that includes both a generous salary and other benefits!
- SALARY: $33.75 - $41.02 Hourly DOQ
- BENEFITS: Refer to the benefits tab on the job posting for specific information on City benefits.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete an online City Job Application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline, Thursday, March 21, 2024, 5:30 pm
If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO QUALIFY
A combination of education, training and experience equivalent to three years experience performing electrical and mechanical repairs and installation on a variety of electrical equipment and working with low electrical voltages up to 480 volts are required.
Experience or safety training working around medium electrical voltage (4160 volt) is desirable.
License:
Possession of a valid Class C California driver license is required.
Within six months of employment, employee must obtain and thereafter, maintain a valid California State Class A driver license with Tanker endorsement and allowable Auto Transmission restriction. According to the Department of Transportation (DOT), drug testing is required.
Within six months of employment, employee must obtain and thereafter, maintain a valid California State Class A driver license with Tanker endorsement and allowable Auto Transmission restriction. According to the Department of Transportation (DOT), drug testing is required.
APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS
YOUR APPLICATION
Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline or first review date at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs. It is important that your City job application show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire, may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.
DEADLINE TO APPLY:
Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Thursday, March 21, 2024, 5:30 pm
APPLICATION REVIEW:
All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline.
INTERVIEW DATES AND INFORMATION:
A select number of candidates will be invited to a qualifying panel interview process that is tentatively scheduled for Week of April 8, 2024 . Select candidates will be notified of specifics after the filing deadline. Please note, given the current COVID-19 situation, initial panel interviews may be conducted via video teleconference. Selected applicants will be notified of specifics at the appropriate time.
The department selection interviews are tentatively scheduled for Week of April 15, 2024 . Candidates selected to move forward will be notified.
The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City.
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.
Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline or first review date at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs. It is important that your City job application show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire, may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.
DEADLINE TO APPLY:
Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Thursday, March 21, 2024, 5:30 pm
APPLICATION REVIEW:
All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline.
INTERVIEW DATES AND INFORMATION:
A select number of candidates will be invited to a qualifying panel interview process that is tentatively scheduled for Week of April 8, 2024 . Select candidates will be notified of specifics after the filing deadline. Please note, given the current COVID-19 situation, initial panel interviews may be conducted via video teleconference. Selected applicants will be notified of specifics at the appropriate time.
The department selection interviews are tentatively scheduled for Week of April 15, 2024 . Candidates selected to move forward will be notified.
The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City.
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.
THE ORGANIZATION
The City of Ventura operates under the Council/ Manager form of government under a charter adopted by voters in 1934, with an elected seven-member City Council. This full-service municipality is supported by 11 major City departments: City Manager, City Attorney, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Community Development, Parks & Recreation, Fire, Police, Public Works, and Ventura Water. The City’s Adopted FY 2021/2022 Budget totals approximately $303.4 million. The City Council and the City Manager are dedicated to the highest standards of integrity, public service, and innovative approaches to governing.
To learn more about the City of Ventura, please visit www.cityofventura.ca.gov and view the FY2021-22 Adopted Budget.
CITY OF VENTURA
The City of Ventura is located just north of Los Angeles County and south of Santa Barbara County and is frequently considered one of America’s most desirable places to live. The City is a full-service municipality that was founded in 1782, incorporated in 1866, and serves nearly 110,000 residents within its 32 square miles. With nearly 700 employees, the City is dedicated to delivering key services to our businesses, residents, and visitors to ensure Ventura remains a fiscally stable, economically vibrant, safe, clean, and desirable community.
Locals and visitors enjoy Ventura’s impressive park system that includes 32 parks and historic sites, and more than 800 acres of open green space. The City offers a remarkable year-round climate, friendly people, and a spectacular coastline. Ventura is an exciting location for a variety of outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, kayaking, paddle-boarding, sailing, surfing, whale watching and windsurfing. Other activities include the Channel Islands National Park, championship golf, world-class shopping, wine tours, and more. Learn more about the City of Ventura at www.CityofVentura.ca.gov
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
The City of Ventura values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the City derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in public service, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations, and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they’re counting on us.
The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!
To learn more about the City of Ventura, please visit www.cityofventura.ca.gov and view the FY2021-22 Adopted Budget.
CITY OF VENTURA
The City of Ventura is located just north of Los Angeles County and south of Santa Barbara County and is frequently considered one of America’s most desirable places to live. The City is a full-service municipality that was founded in 1782, incorporated in 1866, and serves nearly 110,000 residents within its 32 square miles. With nearly 700 employees, the City is dedicated to delivering key services to our businesses, residents, and visitors to ensure Ventura remains a fiscally stable, economically vibrant, safe, clean, and desirable community.
Locals and visitors enjoy Ventura’s impressive park system that includes 32 parks and historic sites, and more than 800 acres of open green space. The City offers a remarkable year-round climate, friendly people, and a spectacular coastline. Ventura is an exciting location for a variety of outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, kayaking, paddle-boarding, sailing, surfing, whale watching and windsurfing. Other activities include the Channel Islands National Park, championship golf, world-class shopping, wine tours, and more. Learn more about the City of Ventura at www.CityofVentura.ca.gov
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
The City of Ventura values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the City derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in public service, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations, and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they’re counting on us.
The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!
