NEOGOV · 16 hours ago
Maintenance Mechanic Welding
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$117K/yr - $144K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic Welding for the City of Palo Alto's Utilities Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for repairing, maintaining, and fabricating construction equipment and tools, as well as ensuring the proper operation of water and gas distribution systems during emergencies and daily use.
GovernmentSoftwareHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyGovTech
Responsibilities
Inspects, repairs and maintains equipment used in performing operation, maintenance and construction activities, including air relief valves, water-gas valves and fire hydrants
Troubleshoots electrical/mechanical malfunctions on items such as pumps, motors, compressors and electric lighting circuits/controls via functional test, visual inspection and other tests and checks to identify cause and action needed
Visually and mechanically inspects, cleans and orders all parts needed during overhaul
Rebuilds and reassembles units and checks operation and tolerances as necessary as units are redone
Functionally checks mechanical and/or electrical functions of newly installed units after properly setting controls by cycling equipment through proper sequences while visually/mechanically checking functions
Manufactures as necessary such things as plumbing, connectors, feed lines, brackets, shafts, tools, wood blocks, boxes and supports
Inspects, services and maintains: gasoline powered generators; 2-cycle, gasoline and diesel engine vibration plates; hydraulically-operated equipment; pneumatic tools; concrete saws
Inspects, maintains and calibrates confined entry space monitoring equipment monthly and maintains inspection log for CalOSHA
Measures, cuts and threads pipe for shop and field crews
Orders and maintains shop inventory of parts, tools and equipment required for day-to-day and emergency use
Qualification
Required
Possession of a valid California Driver's License
Completion of 12th grade
2 years experience in related shop practices
Strong mechanical skills. Repair and service small engines and various tools and equipment
Ability to fabricate custom parts, tools and equipment
Welding experience with Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Welding, Shielded Metal Arc (SMAW) Welding and Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding
The ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings used for fabrication and pressure and vacuum gauges
Knowledge of safe work practices and comply with safety regulations according to Federal, State and City Policies
Ability to pass drug test as mandated by the Department of Transportation anti-drug program
Must become certified to weld on natural gas lines within the first six months of employment and continue certification yearly
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
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2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
Brandon McDonald
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