Maintenance Crew Lead (Facilities and Utilities)

**Join our dedicated Public Works team as a Maintenance Worker III (Crew Lead) and make a positive impact on the community of the City of Milpitas!** **\*The two (2) current vacancies are in the Facilities and Utilities Maintenance Sections of the Public Works Department.\*** **This recruitment may be used to establish an eligible list for future Maintenance Worker III vacancies.** The Maintenance Worker III serves as lead worker over a crew within their assigned area of responsibility to perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance and repair of public facilities. This is the advanced journey level class in the maintenance worker class series. The Maintenance Worker Ill is distinguished from other classes in the maintenance series by the responsibility assumed by leading a crew and by the performance of the more complex and responsible duties assigned to positions in this series. Incumbents at this level typically possess specialized skills, knowledge and abilities, and work independently. [Facilities Maintenance](https://www.milpitas.gov/738/Facilities-Fleet-Maintenance): The ideal candidate is a skilled and dependable professional with experience in public works facilities. They demonstrate strong leadership as a crew lead, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to standard. They bring hands-on expertise in tasks such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and equipment operation, along with the ability to read blueprints and maintain systems in compliance with health and safety codes. They are proficient in maintaining pools, pumps, filters, and related infrastructure. [Utility Section](https://www.milpitas.gov/176/Water-Sewer): The ideal candidate is a skilled and experienced maintenance worker that is comfortable repairing and maintaining water distribution and/or storm/sewer collection systems assets and equipment. They are good at motivating and directing crews and are comfortable interacting with a variety of people including the general public, businesses, and contractors. They are familiar with utility maintenance best practices and related regulations that protect public health and the environment. They take pride in public service and contribute to the safety, function, and appearance of community facilities and infrastructure. Known for their reliability, teamwork, and ability to train and guide staff, the ideal candidate will excel in both fieldwork and administrative tasks such as recordkeeping and coordinating daily operations. If you're a hardworking and knowledgeable maintenance professional looking to make a difference, we encourage you to apply! **For the complete job description, please visit:** [**Maintenance Worker III**](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/milpitas/classspecs/1306802?keywords=maintenance%20worker%20III&pagetype=classSpecifications) In addition to the benefits as outlined in the Benefits tab of this job announcement, this position will be **scheduled to work 4, 10-hour days per week**, which can allow for a generous work/life balance. *This posting is written notice of a permanent, vacant position in the Utilities Section. Internal applications will be reviewed after Friday, July 17, 2026, which is 10 working days after the recruitment is posted. If a minimum of three (3) qualified, internal applications are received, those candidates will be considered in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Milpitas Employees Association. External applicants will not be considered for this position until after the internal applicant review process has concluded.* - **The current two (2) vacancies are in the Facilities Maintenance and Utility Maintenance Sections.** Duties in the Facilities Maintenance Section may include but are not limited to: - Serve as lead worker over an assigned crew; - Provide guidance and training to less experienced personnel; - Assist assigned supervisor with daily supervision of p…