Electrical-Mechanical Maintenance Worker – Wastewater (Ventura Water)

Applications are accepted exclusively through the City of Ventura Career Site: www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs. Submissions through other websites or methods will not be accepted.

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Monday, March 9, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Pay & Benefits

•  $73,757.22 - $89,652.16 Annually DOQ

• Benefits

  • Medical Insurance (HMO, PPO options)

  • City Paid Dental and Vision Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Vacation & Holiday Compensation

  • Deferred Compensation

  • CalPERS Retirement

  • Wellness Program (access to gym facility and fitness classes)

  • Tuition Reimbursement & Bilingual Pay

About the Opportunity

Ventura Water is seeking a skilled electrical professional ready to grow their career in a dynamic and complex wastewater treatment environment.

As an Electrical-Mechanical Maintenance Worker (Wastewater), you will gain hands-on experience maintaining and troubleshooting critical electrical and mechanical systems that support essential wastewater operations. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside an award-winning team and help maintain infrastructure that protects public health and the environment.

If you're ready to advance your career while making a meaningful impact in our community, we invite you to join Ventura’s vital wastewater operations team.

What You’ll Do

In this position, you'll play a key part in maintaining the operational reliability of the City’s wastewater systems, equipment, and facilities. As an Electrical-Mechanical Maintenance Worker, your work will focus on:

• Repairing and installing electrical and electronic systems.

• Testing and maintaining electric motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), alarm systems, and control systems to ensure proper operation.

• Obtaining precise measurements and readings using electrical and mechanical testing instruments, including digital multimeters (DMMs), meggers, micrometers, thickness gauges, and process meters.

• Reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical schematics, blueprints, and diagrams to install equipment in accordance with specifications and the National Electric Code (NEC).

• Installing electrical conduit and wiring for power distribution, controls, lighting, and related applications.

• Maintaining electrical and mechanical equipment associated with gas- or diesel-driven generators, including co-generation systems and emergency portable generators.

• Coordinating and supporting repair and preventative maintenance activities across wastewater treatment facilities and pumping stations.

• Performing ancillary maintenance tasks such as disconnecting and removing motors and pumps, and maintaining and repairing solenoids, regulators, and related co-generation system components.

• Operating motorized and mechanical equipment to support effective wastewater treatment operations.

• Preparing reports, documentation, and correspondence using a personal computer.

• Performing other related duties as assigned to support system reliability and operational efficiency.

Incumbent may be required to work stand-by on a 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.

The Ideal Candidate – Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation of electrical experience, ideally within the water or utility industry, and a passion for ensuring the reliability of critical infrastructure. We're seeking a dependable professional who brings practical knowledge and is motivated to grow their skills. A safety-first mindset, willingness to work as part of a team, and readiness to support essential infrastructure are key. If you're looking to build your career while making a real impact on the community, this is the opportunity for you.

Minimum Qualifications – Required

A combination of education, training and experience equivalent to three years experience performing electrical and mechanical repairs and installation on a variety of electrical equipme