Career Opportunity
Maintenance Machinist – Wastewater Enterprise – SFPUC (7332) (158432)
📌 Recruitment: RTF0158431-01070150
📅 Published: July 30, 2025
📧 Contact: Brandon Bradley – BBradley@sfwater.org
👉 Apply through the City & County of San Francisco SmartRecruiters Portal.
About the SFPUC
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) provides reliable water, power, and wastewater services to more than 2.7 million Bay Area residents. With 2,300 employees across eight counties, we operate 24/7 to protect public health, ensure environmental stewardship, and deliver essential services.
- Mission: Deliver high quality, efficient, and reliable utility services while valuing community and environmental interests.
- Vision: Be an innovative utility leader, recognized for service excellence, safety, stewardship, and inclusiveness.
🔗 Learn more: sfpuc.gov | Careers at SFPUC
About the Wastewater Enterprise
The Wastewater Enterprise (WWE) operates San Francisco’s combined sewer system, protecting public health and the environment. Services span eight watersheds, 1,000+ miles of pipe, 24 miles of storage facilities, and three all-weather treatment plants. WWE treats 34.6 billion gallons of wastewater annually and produces biosolids that are reused as sustainable soil amendments across the Bay Area.
About the Role
Project: WW 647 R Biosolids Digester Facilities Project – Machinist Support
Work Location: 750 Phelps Street, San Francisco, CA 94124
The Maintenance Machinist (7332) performs preventive, routine, and emergency maintenance/repair of wastewater equipment and components. This includes operating precision tools, fabricating parts, and supporting treatment plants and pumping stations. The role involves sustained physical effort, occasional work in confined spaces, and may require after-hours assignments to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and operate machine tools (manual and CNC: mills, lathes, drills, saws, etc.).
- Fabricate, modify, and rebuild parts for pumps, valves, gearboxes, motors, compressors, pipelines, cranes, and other wastewater equipment.
- Diagnose, install, inspect, and repair machinery and mechanical components.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
- Dismantle, assemble, and test light and heavy machines.
- Maintain records and forms documenting work performed.
- Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
- Completion of a recognized 4-year Machinist apprenticeship + 2 years full-time journey-level experience as a Maintenance Machinist (repair/machine tool operations)
OR
- A combination of trade-related training (certificate program or military program) + journey-level Maintenance Machinist experience totaling 6 years
Notes:
- Trade-related training refers to programs such as machine tool technology.
- CNC/NC-only machining experience (without manual maintenance machinist experience) does not qualify.
License/Certification:
- Valid Class C California Driver License.
Substitution:
- Completion of a CA Division of Apprenticeship Standards recognized Maintenance Machinist apprenticeship program may substitute for the six (6) years combined experience.
Salary and Appointment
💰 Compensation: $111,566 – $135,382 annually (appointment starts at Step 5)
📋 Appointment Type: Permanent Exempt – up to 36 months (not part of Civil Service exam process)
📅 Application Opening: July 30, 2025
⏳ Application Deadline: September 23rd, 2025
Additional Information
- Verification: Applicants may be required to submit proof of education/experience at any point in the process.
- Drug Testing: Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required for safety-sensitive roles. Employees may be subject to testing post-incident or under reasonable suspicion.
- Disaster Service Worker: All City employees are designated Disaster Service Workers under CA Government Code §§3100–3109 and must return to work as ordered in an emergency.
- Equal Opportunity: The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of age, race, gender, identity, orientation, religion, disability, or veteran status.
How to Apply
- Visit the City & County of San Francisco SmartRecruiters Portal.
- Click “I’m Interested” and follow the instructions.
- Ensure your email is accurate and add CCSF domains to your safe senders list.
- Applicants will receive an email confirmation—retain this for your records.
📧 Questions? Contact Brandon Bradley – BBradley@sfwater.org
