City of Santa Cruz

Utility Maintenance Technician

Onsite - Santa Cruz, CA
$71,580 - $100,728 Annually
Full-Time
Application Deadline: 8/20/26

Utility Maintenance Technician (Multiple Vacancies)

City of Santa Cruz

$34.41 – $48.43 Hourly

$5,965.00 – $8,394.00 Monthly

$71,580.00 – $100,728.00 Annually

The City of Santa Cruz is recruiting for two current vacancies for Utility Maintenance Technician in the Water Department. This entry and training level position is assigned to the Water Production section of the Santa Cruz Water Department and assists with electrical, mechanical, and general maintenance of Water Department facilities used to collect and convey source waters, treat source water to drinking water standards, distribute and store drinking water for the community. Selected candidates will work closely with mechanical and electrical/instrumentation maintenance staff to maintain 24/7 operability of the water system. This is a great opportunity to start a career in the water industry! For the full job description and list of minimum qualifications, please refer to the City of Santa Cruz Jobs page on the link below.

 

The City of Santa Cruz offers excellent benefits including CalPERS retirement, medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, long-term disability, an Employee Assistance Program, vacation time, sick time, and up to 13 paid holidays per year.

 

Deadline to apply is 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2026. 

 

For a complete list of job requirements and to apply go to https://www.santacruzca.gov/Government/City-Jobs

City of Santa Cruz Human Resources Department

809 Center St., Room 6, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(831) 420-5040

HR@santacruzca.gov

EOE/ADA

Recruiter Information:

Recruitment - Human Resources, City of Santa Cruz