Valley Water

  • Maintenance Worker II

  • Valley Water
  • San Jose, California United States View Map

Maintenance Worker II
Valley Water

Salary: $94,681.60 - $121,201.60 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 02008-E
Location: 5750 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA, CA
Department: Watersheds Operations and Maintenance
Closing: 8/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

Overview:

Do you have four (4) or more years of construction, trades and/or field maintenance experience? Do you have a Class B Driver's license? Do you enjoy working outside as part of a team? If so, check out this opportunity!
Valley Water's Maintenance Worker II position works as part of a crew, performing maintenance and construction projects Valley Water-wide at water distribution facilities and along creeks, ponds, and reservoirs for flood control. Maintenance staff are responsible for performing a wide range of maintenance and construction tasks. Adaptability and flexibility regarding work assignments and the ability to get along well with a team is critical to success in this role. Maintenance Worker II's regularly use a variety of construction tools.

This position works outside and will be subjected to difficult environmental conditions such as cold, heat or rain. There could be times when this position is called out at night to perform flood control activities during emergencies. If you are up to this challenge, apply now!

Our Commitment:

We are committed to building and sustaining a working environment where all individuals are respected and valued. We believe every member of our team brings unique perspectives that enhance our ability to serve the public effectively. By fostering a workplace with employees from the communities we serve, we broaden our collective understanding of the world around us and strengthen our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship.

About Valley Water:

Valley Water's mission is to provide Santa Clara County with safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment, and economy. The FY 2026-27 Adopted Budget of $1.284 billion supports approximately 876 employees. With headquarters in San José, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community.

Who We Are:

To learn how Valley Water provides safe, clean water and environmental stewardship for the Santa Clara community, please click https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=JZY6je-Bdog

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Construct, maintain, and repair flood control, groundwater recharge facilities, and dams; patch cracks; build and remove small dams and lay riprap; perform concrete work; break and remove rubble, place forms, and install reinforcements; mix, pour, and finish cement.
- Support the loading of sediment and the cleaning of creeks, groundwater recharge and sludge ponds; Count truck loads; complete truck tags; and makes sure operators are properly loading trucks.
- Construct, repair, and maintain dams, channels, roads, and other water distribution and flood control properties.
- Operate pumps, generators, and small equipment. Assist in performing preventive maintenance on pumps, valves, and other water distribution facilities; assist Valley Water staff in various mechanical, electrical, carpentry, and painting work.
- Perform traffic control functions; set up traffic warning devices and barricades; direct traffic around work sites.
- Haul equipment to and from job sites; inspect equipment, make operating adjustments, and perform minor preventive maintenance and repair.
- Maintain paper and electronic records of work performed.
- Construct and repair fences.
- Check job site for potential hazards; determine precautions for equipment operation; operate power tools and light equipment and perform assignment in compliance with safety regulations.
- Installing hoses, generators, and pumps for water diversions, work with biologists on fish rescue operations, install geotextile fabric for erosion control projects, use survey equipment for grade checking, set up construction signs along trails and roadways, flagging, directing truckers on sediment and erosion control projects, adhere to and install stream maintenance program best management practices (BMPs).
- Supervise contracted labor staff, flaggers, and equipment operators, fill out truck tags and labor sheets, assist light and heavy equipment operators transporting, loading, and unloading equipment.
- Chain saw work removing trees and debris along creeks, rivers, and along access roads for flood control, trash rack and pier nose clearing for flood control, crane rigging for debris removal, emergency sandbag installation, canal tending for Water Utility.
- Remove blockages and sediment and perform erosion repair in creeks; estimate and document volume of obstructions that caused blockages.

Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:

Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.

Ideal Experience:

- Four (4) years of construction or field maintenance experience.
Ideal Skills and Abilities:
- Learn practices, procedures, methods, tools, and equipment used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of raw water distribution and flood protection facilities.
- Learn to read and interpret maps, engineer drawings, and specifications. Learn to perform traffic control functions.
- Learn to perform a variety of preventive maintenance on Valley Water facilities.
- Learn methods and techniques of concrete finishing.
- Learn chainsaw operator safety and obtain certification.
- Learn to use common desktop applications and software.
- Perform heavy manual labor.
- Maintain records and prepare reports of work performed.
- Operate a variety of maintenance tools and equipment.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Learn operational characteristics and limitations of light construction equipment.
- Learn pertinent laws and regulations including state and local Department of Transportation codes relating to the operation and transport of light construction equipment.
- Read and interpret maps, engineer drawings, and specifications. Perform traffic control functions.
- Perform maintenance of hand and power equipment and tools.

Ideal Knowledge:

- Operational characteristics of maintenance, hand and power equipment, and tools.
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
- Methods and techniques of construction maintenance.
- Practices, procedures, methods, tools, and equipment used in the construction, maintenance and repair of raw water distribution and flood protection facilities.
- Operational characteristics of construction equipment and materials.
- Methods and techniques of concrete finishing.
- Operational characteristics of maintenance, hand and power equipment and tools.
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Ideal Training and Education:

Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Required License or Certificate

Must have a satisfactory driving record and a valid California Class B driver's license with tanker and air brake endorsements at the time of hire.

To review the Classification Specification, please click https://tinyurl.com/56j6z7fh

Watersheds Field Operations Unit (Position Code 1029)

Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date.

This position requires the individual to be onsite and is typically not a teleworking position.

Selection Process

(1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview.
(2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended.

NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary.

Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification.

Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request.

Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260.

Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants.

To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/9744196

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Valley Water

Valley Water

The Santa Clara Valley Water District, now known as Valley Water, is a special district, governed by a seven-member board of directors, and is responsible for water supply, flood protection and watershed management in Santa Clara County. The district encompasses all of the county’s 1,300 square miles and serves the area’s 15 cities, 1.7 million residents and more than 200,000 commuters. Our responsibilities flow from our dual missions: to provide high quality water, and to manage flood and storm waters along the county’s 700 miles of creeks and rivers.

The mission of the district is a healthy, safe, and enhanced quality of living in Santa Clara County through the comprehensive management of water resources in a practical, cost-effective and environmentally sensitive manner.

The Santa Clara Valley Water District, now known as Valley Water, manages an integrated water resources system that includes the supply of clean, safe water, flood protection and stewardship of streams on behalf of Santa Clara County’s 2 million residents. The district effectively manages 10 dams and surface water reservoirs, three water treatment plants, a state-of-the-art water quality laboratory, nearly 400 acres of groundwater recharge ponds and more than 275 miles of streams.

We provide wholesale water and groundwater management services to local municipalities and private water retailers who deliver drinking water directly to homes and businesses throughout Santa Clara County.

Who We Are

A seven-member Board of Directors governs Valley Water. We are an ethnically diverse, family friendly organization with employees who are committed to public service and work collaboratively with other agencies (all levels of government, community-based organizations, and neighborhood organizations) in carrying out our mission.

Be a Part of It

Valley Water strives to attract, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. Many of our employees have worked at the district for more than 20 years. Our employees come from diverse, cultural and professional backgrounds. The district promotes high performance, diversity and equal employment opportunities. We offer careers in a wide range of fields.

We Value Our Employees 

  • The district’s salaries and benefits are highly competitive. 
  • The district supports employee development through tuition reimbursement, certification, management development training, safety training, on-line training and apprenticeship programs. 
  • Please use the links at left to explore our current job openings, salary and classification information, benefits packages, Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunity programs.

We Value Excellence

The district values Excellence in Innovation, Integrity, Transparency and Teamwork. Our Workforce Development Program helps to guide our employees into the future by providing a systematic framework to facilitate the efficient, effective use of resources, which guides the development of a training curriculum based on business needs to enhance job knowledge and skills of the District’s workforce, and promotes professional development.

We Support Veterans

The Veteran’s Employee Resource Group provides assistance and supports Veteran affairs at Valley Water. Over the past ten years the district has participated in external support activities including care package drives for troops stationed overseas, as well as participating in the “Cell Phones for Troops” program.

In recognition of our employees who are veterans, a celebration is held annually around Veteran’s Day and features speakers and topics of historical interest.

We Value Diversity

The district is committed to creating an inclusive work environment which recognizes and supports the diversity of our community and enriches our perspectives.

 

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