Plant and Equipment Manager – City of Thousand Oaks

Published date: September 25, 2026

Organization: City of Thousand Oaks
Job Category: Public Works
Job Type: Full-Time
County/State: Ventura/California
City: Thousand Oaks

Salary and Benefits: See apply link and/or job flyer for additional details on salary and benefits.

Salary Range (DOQ):

• $83,008.64 – $111,239.65 Annually

Highlights of the position:

• Work with industry professionals in a safe and supportive environment
• Exercise and build your skills on a large variety of state-of-the-art equipment and technology
• Great mix of indoor and outdoor work
• Hill Canyon Treatment Plant is surrounded by beautiful hills, trails, and open space parkland
• Join a team that truly cares about its’ work and the environment

Join the City of Thousand Oaks as a Plant & Equipment Mechanic!

Are you a skilled, motivated, and technically savvy professional looking to make a difference? The City of Thousand Oaks is seeking a Plant & Equipment Mechanic to become an integral part of our team at the Hill Canyon Treatment Plant (HCTP).In this role, you’ll perform a variety of challenging and rewarding tasks, including installing, maintaining, and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment critical to the plant’s operations. We’re looking for a resourceful team player with a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence.

Examples of Duties

Primary Responsibilities

• Identifies and performs a variety of maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, installations, and modifications on wastewater treatment plant mechanical equipment and facilities, including but not limited to:
  • Mechanical grinders, pumps, valves, engines, blowers, motorized valves actuators, lab equipment, air compressors, etc.
  • Industrial grade machinery, boilers, digester equipment, bulk chemical storage and delivery systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and devices

• Fabricates and or modifies equipment mounts, brackets, supports, utilizing welding, drilling, milling, tapping, etc.?
• Coordinates activities with operations personnel and contractors to ensure efficient and streamlined operations
• Completes and maintains maintenance logs on the City’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Responds to night and weekend emergency calls?as needed

Typical Qualifications

Ideal Candidate

The Ideal Candidate should possess:

• A minimum of four years of experience in the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment
• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A self-motivated work ethic with the ability to work independently and adapt priorities as needed
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and solve problems effectively
• Strong attention to detail, quality, and a commitment to exceptional customer service
• Dedication to maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work environment
• Experience with internal combustion engines and electrical generators is a plus
• A valid Class C California driver’s license
• Possession of a California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Grade I or Grade II Mechanical Technologist certificate is required at the time of hire or must be obtained within 18 months of employment.

Work Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Core Competencies:

• Accountable
• Customer-Focused
• Problem Solver and Decision Maker
• Results Oriented
• Technically Knowledgeable

Supplemental Information

Special Instructions:

FILING DEADLINE: Recruitment may close at any time. Open until sufficient number of qualified applicants has been received.

First review of candidates: Thursday, September 17, 2026

Deadline to apply: 10/06/2026

Link to Apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/5475497-0/plant-equipment-mechanic