Utilities Maintenance Worker I/II

UTILITIES MAINTENANCE WORKER I/II UMW I - $5,306.83 - $7464.08 Monthly Plus Excellent Benefits UMW II - $5,861.92 – $8,248.58 Monthly Plus Excellent Benefits Additional steps (Step F, Step G, and Step H) included in the salary range listed above are available to employees in this job classification after completion of five years of service (Step F), ten years of service (Step G), and 15 years of service (Step H), and one year at the prior step, and good performance evaluations. Initial salary placement is typically at the entry point of the range unless the candidate has prior Utilities Maintenance Worker experience which may warrant initial placement at a higher step. Opportunity to work a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.

The City of Gilroy is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity, equity, and inclusion. Join our team! About The Position The City of Gilroy is currently recruiting for four (4) full-time Maintenance Worker I/II positions in the Water section of our Utilities Department. These positions play an important role in maintaining the City’s water system and supporting essential services for our community. From maintaining water lines to supporting emergency repairs, your work will directly impact the daily lives of our residents. For this recruitment, preference will be given to candidates who possess a State Waterboard Water Distribution or Water Treatment Plant Operator certifications, CWEA Wastewater Collections Grade 1 Certification, a Class A driver’s license, experience operating heavy equipment, and/or experience with water distribution, underground construction or wastewater collection experience.

Although the current vacancies are all in the Water section, this recruitment will also create an eligibility list for future openings in our other section – Wastewater. Interested candidates should apply and get on the eligibility list in the event an opening occurs in the future giving you the opportunity to explore a variety of career paths within public service. Eligibility lists are typically good for one year and may be extended for an additional year.

The Water Section personnel are responsible for planning, operation, and maintenance of the City’s wells, and water distribution system ensuring a safe and reliable supply of drinking water. The duties also include underground construction and maintenance of water mains, service lines, managing booster pumps, reservoirs, routine system maintenance, water sampling and the monthly reading of all water meters.

The Wastewater Section personnel are responsible for inspecting and maintaining the sanitary sewer collection infrastructure to include maintaining lines and connections, completing repairs, and proactively flushing lines to prevent sanitary sewer overflows.

Under direct supervision of supervisor, this position performs work in one of the sections as assigned. Employees in this job classification may rotate/transfer between the sections noted above as determined by the City and will be required to fully meet the job requirements, including the obtaining of certifications, when assigned to a specific section for an extended period of time.

About The Department The goal of the Water and Wastewater Operations teams is to protect public health and enhance the quality of life for those who live, work, and visit the City of Gilroy. This is achieved by operating, maintaining, and preserving the City’s water distribution systems and wastewater collection and conveyance infrastructure through reliable, high-quality services that ensure environmental protection, regulatory compliance, and system sustainability. The Wastewater team is responsible for the day-to-day inspection, maintenance, and repair of wastewater facilities and assets in accordance with state and federal regulations and industry best practices. The Water team ensures safe drinking water through the operation and maintenance of wells, pump stations, reservoirs, pipelines, and hydrants.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL

• Have knowledge and related experience in municipal water maintenance including water mains, service lines, valves, hydrants, meters, wells and related infrastructure. Experience performing water system repairs, meter installation and maintenance, valve and hydrant maintenance, leak detection, and operating heavy equipment is highly desirable.
• Be customer service oriented with the ability to communicate clearly with members of the public.
• Have strong record keeping skills with the ability to effectively document work completed in utilities/public works software.
• Possess a clean driving record with a commitment to safe driving at all times. A Class A driver’s license at time of hire is preferred.
• Have experience operating heavy equipment and specialized water maintenance equipment such as excavators, backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, trenchers, hydro-excavation equipment, utility locating equipment, and other equipment used in water distribution system maintenance and repair.
• Have certifications and training in one or more areas of water and wastewater utilities.
• Have knowledge and experience with work zone safety plans and set up.
• Be safety oriented and have current knowledge of safety practices related to the work.
• Be team-oriented and easy to get along with in a group setting.
• Have a solid track record of being reliable and dependable – at work and on time each day.
• Show initiative and have a “can do” and “get it right the first time” attitude.
• Be high energy and excited to perform assigned work.
• Have ability to follow both oral and written instructions.

Qualifications UTILITIES MAINTENANCE WORKER I:

• Minimum twelfth (12th) grade education or G.E.D.
• One (1) year of construction or maintenance work experience. Prior work for a public agency, water system, wastewater system or other similar service industry is desired, but not required.
• When subject to assignment on paid standby duty, must reside within sixty (60) minutes normal driving time of the City Corporation Yard. Normal driving time is the most direct route, at the speed limit.
• Will be subject to scheduled 7-day paid standby duty on rotating basis.
• Subject to recall on a scheduled and/or emergency basis.
• Possess, at time of employment, and maintain a valid California Class C Driver's License and a safe driving record necessary to operate assigned vehicle(s).
• Possess and maintain a valid California Class A Driver License within 12 months of hire/transfer. May be required to obtain endorsements. Must participate in the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing program, which includes submission to random drug and alcohol testing at such time the employee possesses a commercial license permit or a commercial license.
• When assigned to the Water Section, will be required to obtain a State of California Grade I Water Distribution Certification within twelve months of hire or transfer.
• When assigned to Wastewater Section, will be required to obtain a California Water Environment Association Collections System Maintenance I Certification within twelve months of hire or transfer.
• Pass an employment background check which includes a Department of Justice criminal record check.
• Pass a post-offer medical examination, which includes a drug test.
• Prefer non-tobacco user.

UTILITIES MAINTENANCE WORKER II (Includes qualifications listed above for Engineer I with the following differences):

• Three years of work experience in public works maintenance areas such as water, sewar, or other related areas. Prior work for a public agency preferred.
• Proficient in the use of tools, equipment, and vehicles used in public works or utilities maintenance areas such as water, sewar, streets, trees, parks, and landscape.
• When assigned to the Water Section, must possess, or obtain within twelve months from appointment, upgrade, or transfer to this position, a Grade II Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the State of California.
• When assigned to Wastewater Section, must possess, or obtain a California Water Environment Association Collections System Maintenance II Certification within twelve months of hire or transfer.
• When assigned to the Water Section, may be required to obtain a Backflow Prevention Assembly General Tester Certificates within twelve months of hire, transfer, or notification that the certification is needed.

APPLICATION PROCESS Required If you are interested in pursuing this exciting career opportunity please attach and submit the following required items with your NEOGOV application:

• A completed City of Gilroy online application including supplemental responses.
• Please upload and attach any related certifications - D1 Water, CEWA Grade I, Class A license,
• A detailed resume focusing on relevant work experience and education is preferred.
• A cover letter is preferred.

City Application Form – Candidates must complete the NEOGOV City of Gilroy application form for this position and submit online. Please prepare attachments prior to completion of the NEOGOV application as incomplete applications will not be accepted. Apply Online: Go to https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofgilroy. You can apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and clicking on the "Apply" link. After viewing the Job Description, click the 'Apply' tab. If this is the first time you are applying using our online job application, you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password. After your account has been established, you can import your resume from LinkedIn, upload it from a saved document on your computer, or manually enter your personal information. This application will be saved and used to apply for future job openings.

Recruitment Schedule – Key Dates*

• Application Closing Date: October 28 2026
• Tentative Practical Exercise or Oral Board Interview: November 09, 2026
• Tentative Department Interviews: November 13th or 17th.
• Final Interviews: TBD

(*Note: The examination process/schedule may be changed as needed by the City.) Only complete application packets will be reviewed. Only the most qualified applicants with the most relevant experience and education will be invited to continue in the selection process. In addition, final candidates for the position are required to pass an employment background check, State of California Department of Justice criminal records check, medical evaluation, and drug screen, given at the City's expense, prior to appointment. If special accommodations are necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department right away 408-846-0228. Attention: Communication regarding your status in this recruitment process will be conducted via e-mail. Be sure to include an e-mail address on the employment application. Applicants are responsible for notifying Human Resources of any changes to an e-mail address and/or other contact information. THE CITY OF GILROY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY. Compensation, Benefits, And Additional Information Persons appointed to this position on a full-time basis will receive the following benefits: Health Allowance And Flexible Benefits Plan Depending upon the number of dependents the health allowance ranges from $939.36 to $2,480.68 per month for core health benefits. Subject to specific rules, a cash back program is also available with proof of other medical coverage. City employees participate in the PERS Health Program, and may choose their medical coverage from a variety of providers. The City's flexible benefits plan includes medical and dental coverage as core benefits. A range of optional benefits including vision care, medical and dependent care accounts are also available. A term life insurance policy equal to $100,000 as of July 1, 2017 per MOU, long-term disability plan, and an employee assistance plan are currently provided at City expense.

Other Benefits The City currently offers the CalPERS 2.5% at 55 pension plan for "classic" CalPERS members and 2% at 62 for "new" CalPERS members. Currently, the City pays the full employer portion of the retirement contribution for "classic" members and 50% of the total normal cost for "new" members. The "classic" member contribution of 8% is a pre-tax payroll deduction; "new" members shall pay 50% of the total normal cost as set by CalPERS. Anyone hired on or after January 1, 2013 will be subject to the applicable provisions, retirement formulas, and plan benefits/restrictions associated with the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013. Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays Annual vacation ranges from two to four weeks per year, based on years of City of Gilroy service. Employees accrue eight hours of sick leave each month. Employees receive 36 hours of personal leave time in July of each fiscal year which must be used during the fiscal year (pro-rated based on hire date). The City observes 10 paid holidays each year.

Medicare/Social Security Employees participate in Medicare (1.45% for both the employer and employee) as this is a mandated federal program. City of Gilroy does not participate in Social Security.

Payroll All City employees are paid monthly, on the first business day of each month for the prior calendar month via direct deposit.

Representation Persons appointed to this position on a full-time basis are covered by the AFSCME General Unit Memorandum of Understanding and Supplemental Agreements.

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The supplemental information that you provide will be evaluated along with your completed application. This includes the required documents (i.e. cover letter, resume, or certifications) and responses to the supplemental questions below. Some questions may include multiple parts (i.e., (a), (b), (c), (d), etc.). Please make sure to address each part of the question in your answers. Responses to the supplemental questions that indicate, "see resume" are considered incomplete. All responses must be answered in your own words and must reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience. Responses generated primarily through artificial intelligence (AI) or other third-party tools are not permitted. The City reserves the right to review responses for authenticity and consistency with the applicant's qualification's and may disqualify applicants whose responses are determined not to represent their own work. The information you provide will be used to further identify those applicants who are best qualified to continue in the selection process for this position. Note: Failure to provide all of the required documents will result in the application being rejected as incomplete. Please refer to the "Application Process" section of the job announcement for required documents. By checking the 'Yes' response below, I indicate that I have read these instructions under "Application Process" for submitting a complete application and have attached all the required documents. I understand that written responses to the supplemental questions along with attachments as noted in the job announcement are required in order to evaluate my qualifications for this position and for my application to be considered complete.

• Yes
• No

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Please indicate your highest level of education.

• Masters degree or higher in a related field
• Masters degree or higher in a non-related field
• Bachelors degree in a related field
• Bachelors degree in a non-related field
• Associates degree in a related field
• Associates degree in a non-related field
• High School Diploma or GED
• No High School Diploma or GED

03

Which position are you applying for?

• Utilities Maintenance Worker I
• Utilities Maintenance Worker II
• Both

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Please list any licenses or current certifications you currently possess that are related to this position with particular emphasis on State of California Water Distribution and/or Treatment certifications, Class A driver's license, or an heavy equipment operations certifications. Please be sure to upload and attach a copy of each certification to your application.

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Describe your experience working with the following utility systems: a. Water Distribution Systems b. Wastewater Collection systems c. Sewar lift stations or water plumbing facilities d. Water meters, valves, hydrants, or service connections

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Describe any heavy equipment operation experience you possess and the type of heavy equipment you are proficient operating?

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What steps do you take to ensure your own safety and the safety of coworkers when performing maintenance or construction work?

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Why do you want to work as a Utilities Maintenance Worker for the City of Gilroy?

• Required Question