Maintenance Machinist - Wastewater Enterprise - SFPUC (7332) (158432) at San Francisco Public Utilities Commission in San Francisco, CA | USD111,566-135,382 | Kablio
Provides drinking water, wastewater treatment, and clean power services to San Francisco and Bay Area counties.
Maintain, repair, and machine wastewater facility equipment and components.
10 days ago ago
$111,566 - $135,382
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
San Francisco, CA
Onsite
Company Size
2,300 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Project Management
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Construction Services
Architecture
Sector Specialisms
Water
Wastewater
Electric Power
Infrastructure
Energy
Government
Environmental Policy
Project Finance
Role
Description
machinery maintenance
cnc operation
blueprint reading
equipment repair
fabrication
record keeping
Prepares and maintains records and forms documenting work performed.
Diagnoses, installs, inspects, and tests machinery, parts, and equipment.
Sets up and operates a variety of machine tools, stationary as well as portable manual machine tools and Computer Numeric Control (CNC) machine tools such as mills, lathes, drills, saws etc.
Copies of Application Documents
Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screen
Reads and interprets schematic drawings, blueprints, and plans.
Maintains and repairs a variety of instruments and mechanical equipment, including valves, castings, and various metal parts.
Dismantles and assembles light and heavy machines and/or equipment.
Manufactures/fabricates parts based on samples.
Rebuilds, refinishes, modifies, and/or fabricates component replacement parts for pumps, a variety type of valves, generators, cranes, special tools, compressors, pipelines, gear boxes, motors, bearings, bushings, shafts, and miscellaneous items throughout the Wastewater facilities.
Requirements
manual maintenance
machine tool
36 months
Experience solely as a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machinist, Numerical Control (NC) Machinist or Machine Operator (without Manual Maintenance Machinist experience) will not be considered as qualifying.
Trade-related training refers to programs such as machine tool technology program.
The duration of the appointment shall not exceed 36 months.
Benefits
Compensation Range: $111,566 - $135,382 (Note: Appointment to this job class enters at Step 5)
ADA Accommodation
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing required; additional testing may be done upon reasonable suspicion or after a work‑related incident.
Company
Overview
Founded in 1932
Year of establishment
Originated during a push for municipal control, the agency began developing infrastructure to meet the growing needs of the city's population.
$700M Budget
Annual operating budget
Responsible for delivering water, treating sewage, and generating clean power through hydroelectric and solar initiatives.
100 Years of Power
Hydroelectric network history
The Hetch Hetchy Power system provides renewable energy to municipal services and the broader community through its century-old network.
It serves local retail water needs and supplies wholesale water to multiple Bay Area counties, supporting municipal buildings and transit systems.
It conducts large-scale infrastructure projects, such as pipeline construction, wastewater treatment modernization, and expanding the CleanPowerSF community-choice energy program.
It combines traditional utility planning with innovative pilot programs like stormwater retention and creek restoration to minimize runoff.
It uniquely integrates youth apprenticeships and workforce development across various trades, setting it apart from other utilities.
Its history is a testament to civic foresight, evolving from municipal takeovers of private water monopolies into a modern, sustainable public service provider.
Culture + Values
2,300 people
Team members
The team strives to work in harmony with environmental and community interests.
recognized throughout the world as a leading utility delivering high‑quality services through efficient, state‑of‑the‑art technologies
value our highly qualified and dedicated workforce ensuring vision becomes reality
Environment + Sustainability
100% Renewable Electricity
CleanPowerSF Achievement
Delivered to over 380,000 customers in 2023, two years ahead of the City’s 2025 target.
98% Emissions Reduction
GHG Reduction Progress
Achieved over nine years, cutting greenhouse gas emissions from electricity use by 98% from 1990 levels.
357M Gallons Recycled
Water Recycling Initiative
Treasure Island Water Resource Recovery Facility will recycle annually, reducing onsite water use by 98% and earning the Envision Platinum Award.
600+ Electric Parking Spaces
EV Charging Expansion
Electrified across 50+ projects through the EV Charge SF program.
Heat-pump water heater rebate providing $50/month credit for two years
Committed $80 million for Tuolumne River restoring 77 acres of salmon habitat and floodplain
Capture 1 billion gallons of stormwater annually via green infrastructure by 2050
Average water use per person is 42 gallons/day—about half the California average
City-wide net-zero sector-based greenhouse gas target by 2040
Inclusion & Diversity
SFPUC Community Benefits policy integrates environmental justice and workforce/economic development opportunities for diverse communities
Education of all staff on environmental justice and its integration into business decisions
Active member of Government Alliance for Racial Equity and host of racial equity training
Works with stakeholder boards/committees for diverse input and transparent accountability