Maintenance Specialist II (Pardee)

The Position

An immediate position is available at East Bay Municipal Utility District's (EBMUD) Pardee Center based at Pardee Reservoir near Valley Springs, approximately 85 miles from EBMUD headquarters in Oakland.

Under general supervision, Maintenance Specialists (MS) perform a variety of operations, maintenance, repair, inspection, and construction tasks in connection with operating and maintaining facilities and properties associated with EBMUD's raw water storage and transmission systems; water and wastewater treatment systems; chemical treatment systems; and related facilities and properties across the Central Valley to the East Bay.

The list generated from this recruitment will be used to fill any Maintenance Specialist II (MSII) vacancies that may occur in the Pardee Section during the next 12-24 months. There is one (1) current vacancy which will be filled at the MSII level.

EBMUD provides paid training and opportunities to gain experience in higher skilled areas. Once individuals have gained experience and demonstrated proficiency, they advance to the Maintenance Specialist III (journey level) classification. Promotional advancement usually takes about two years. MS-IIs must advance to MS-III within two and a half years of hire. Currently, the top MSIII salary is $132,564 annually.

Maintenance Specialist II is the sub-journey level classification in the series and works under general supervision. Individuals perform semi-skilled work and receive training and experience in skilled work. This classification is distinguished from the Maintenance Specialist I classification in that the Maintenance Specialist II is required to have previous experience and knowledge of fundamental mechanical, electrical, and civil theory. MSIIs will participate in EBMUD's Trades Training Program for Maintenance Specialists and learn to perform complex maintenance duties.

Maintenance Specialist III is the journey level classification in this series and works under general supervision. Individuals perform skilled work in a variety of trades. This class is distinguished from supervisor classifications in that supervisors are responsible for planning, directing, and assisting in the work performed by Maintenance Specialists and other workers.

Typical MSII duties at the Pardee facilities fall into the general disciplines of :

• Installs, repairs, maintains, and operates a variety of water works facilities including industrial pumps, shafts, bearings, hydraulic controls, regulators, valves, piping systems, and chemical feed and processing equipment. Operating, maintaining, repairing, and installing electrical equipment such as motors, control systems, wiring, conduit, and lighting.
• Performs semi-skilled and skilled work in a variety of trades in the installation, construction, repair, maintenance, and inspection of EBMUD properties, facilities, and equipment. Operates, maintains, and repairs automated water and wastewater treatment and chemical feed equipment. Constructs and maintains access roads, road culverts and drainage, fire trails, fire breaks, and hard-surfaced roads.
• Manages vegetation and pests using a combination of pesticide applications and mechanical methods. Operates a variety of heavy construction equipment such as tractors with disc and other attachments, dozers, motor graders, backhoe loader / skid-steer loader, auger rigs, service truck cranes, portable generators, portable water pumps, wood chippers, powered industrial trucks such as forklifts, aerial lifts, hydro excavators, and motor boats.

The ideal candidate will have an unrestricted Class A California driver's license and experience in the construction and building trades, large diameter pipeline construction and maintenance, pumping plant and facility operations and maintenance, and heavy equipment operation. However, candidates with exceptional skills in other trades can also be successful and will receive Class A training, if needed.

The Maintenance Specialist II monthly salary range is $8,231 per month, increasing to $8,643, $9,075 and $9,529 after 12, 24, and 36 months, respectively.

EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and / or local laws.

Requirements

1. A high school diploma or its equivalent.

2. Two years of experience in any combination of the following : mechanical, electrical, structures maintenance, equipment operation, and construction work.

3. Possession of a valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record. Must possess a valid, unrestricted Class A driver's license within 12 months of appointment (EBMUD pays for training). Incumbents are subject to federally mandated random drug testing as a condition of maintaining employment.

4. Possession of or ability to obtain, within 12 months of appointment, a T2 Water Treatment Operator Certificate and / or a Wastewater Operator-in-Training Certificate, issued by the State Water Resources Control Board (Bixler only).

5. Possession of or ability to obtain, within 12 months of appointment, a Category C Qualified Applicators Certificate (QAC) for Rights-of-Way pest control from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) (EBMUD pays for training).

6. Possession of or ability to obtain, within 12 months of appointment, a valid Service Truck Crane Operator certification (STC) from an accredited certifying entity such as the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO).

Other Requirements

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. To be considered under the "equivalent combination of education and experience" provision, it is your responsibility to include in your application materials written evidence of employment performed at the level of the typical duties of this position and / or coursework in subject areas directly related to this position. For more information, see our FAQ page at jobs / job-resources / job-faqs-frequently-asked-questions / .

The Selection Process

1. Submit a completed EBMUD application online at www.ebmud.com by 4 : 30 p.m. Friday, October 17, 2025. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.

2. Candidates must achieve a passing score on each test part in order to advance to the next step in the selection process.

3. All qualified applicants will be invited to attend a written exam consisting of approximately 200 multiple choice questions related to technical subjects that are relevant to the skills and knowledge of the maintenance specialist classification. The written exam is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, November 15th, 2025 at the EBMUD Administration Building in Oakland.

4. Top performing candidates on the written exam will advance and be invited to a practical exam (hands-on assessment) to demonstrate skills and knowledge in the same subjects. The practical exam will be held during the weekday in Valley Springs at Pardee Center. The practical exam is tentatively scheduled for the week of December 8th.

5. Applicants with the highest combined scores on the written test (weighted 30%) and practical exam (weighted 70%) will be placed on the hiring list, based on rank, for further consideration to fill the immediate regular vacancy, as well as others occurring over the next 12 to 24 months.

6. The probation period for this position is 12 months. For those holding civil service status the probation period is 6 months.

7. All employment offers are conditional, pending the results of a Live Scan background screening. All selected finalists must participate in the Live Scan background screening process to remain in consideration for EBMUD employment.

Supplemental Information

As the first step in the selection process, responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted online with the regular EBMUD application.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE SUBJECTS

The maintenance specialist position is a multi-disciplined position that will be performing a variety of trades work. It is not expected that an applicant has journey level proficiency in every subject. Most applicants will have journey level experience in one or more trades and limited proficiencies in the other trades. The written and practical exams will cover following topics :