We are seeking an Industrial Mechanic for assignment in Santa Cruz, California. The selected candidate will perform a variety of tasks in the preventive and corrective maintenance on a complex state-of-the-art facility comprising of Ozone, Membranes, Ultraviolet-Advanced Oxidation, and waste treatment processes to recharge the groundwater basin and combat seawater intrusion.

Hours are Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 3:30pm

** This position has a pay rate of $40 - $50/hr **

** A CWEA Mechanical Technologist Grade 1 or above is highly preferred **

- Lubricates equipment and checks for malfunctions; replaces packing in pumps or valves; replaces bearings in motors, pumps, and other equipment; tunes engines, sets valve clearance; cleans and adjusts regulators

- Analyzes equipment failures to determine cause and to prevent recurrences

- Installs and sets up new equipment

- Cleans out pipes and performs other plumbing and pipe fitting tasks as required

- Uses gas and/or arc welding equipment to heat, cut, braze, or weld

- Performs duties of electrician or painter in their absence

- Assists in keeping maintenance records

- Performs other duties as required

- High School Diploma or GED

- A valid Drivers License

- 5+ years experience in the maintenance and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment

- Proficiency in mechanical schematics and one-line diagrams

- Proficiency in hydraulic and pneumatic flow-controlled systems

- A CWEA Mechanical Technologist Grade 1 or above is highly preferred