Facilities Maintenance Technician l/ll

The City is seeking a skilled and dependable Facilities Maintenance Technician I/II to perform a wide range of building, mechanical, and equipment maintenance tasks, including installing, repairing, and servicing HVAC and refrigeration systems; performing plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry, and painting work; operating and maintaining power tools and diagnostic instruments; inspecting facilities for needed repairs; supporting water and sewer maintenance activities; and responding to after-hours emergencies. This position requires the ability to troubleshoot complex systems, read and interpret technical manuals and blueprints, maintain accurate records, plan work assignments, and provide excellent customer service while working independently or as part of a team. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects that support safe, well-functioning public facilities and contribute to the overall quality of the community. If you have knowledge of building maintenance practices, safe work procedures, basic mathematics, modern tools and equipment - we encourage you to apply today!

Facilities Maintenance Technician I: $28.6538 - $34.8283

Facilities Maintenance Technician II: $30.8569 - $37.5063

Performs a variety of technical maintenance, repair, installation, alteration, and construction activities involving carpentry, plumbing, roofing, painting, mechanical, heating, air conditioning, and electrical trades work to improve, maintain, and renovate City buildings and facilities, and fixtures; provides complex technical support to the Facilities Maintenance Division.

Receives direct or general supervision from the Public Works Supervisor or assigned supervisor. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. May provide technical and function direction to lower-level staff.

Key Responsibilities

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Installs, adjusts, repairs, inspects, tests, calibrates, troubleshoots, maintains, and services a wide variety of HVAC, and refrigeration equipment, including forced air furnaces, boilers, water pumps, chillers, air conditioning units, exhaust fans, air filters, compressors, cooling towers, heat exchangers, valves, and controllers. 

• Installs, replaces, repairs, and adjusts valves, thermostats, filters, belts, fuses, and controls; insulates pipes of refrigeration and HVAC systems; cleans, lubricates, and adjusts systems.

• Checks computerized HVAC controls systems onsite or remotely to ensure proper functioning of all HVAC units and systems; oversees HVAC controls upgrades; troubleshoots Variable Frequency Drives.

• Repairs and replaces plumbing fixtures, including sinks, toilets, faucets, and pipes; clears obstructions from water and sewer lines. 

• Performs carpentry work, including the construction, installation, remodeling, and repair of cabinets, partitions, walls, windows, doors, roofs, foundations, and other carpentry work. 

• Operates, maintains, and repairs a variety of mechanical and power tools, equipment, and testing instruments, such as power saws, power sanders, drills, air compressors, paint sprayers, sewer augers, and various hand tools required for carpentry, plumbing, and maintenance, as well as electrical, air, water, and natural gas testing equipment, thermometers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, and pressure and vacuum gauges to locate and diagnose malfunctions of assigned systems and equipment. 

• Performs electrical repair, installation, and troubleshooting of faulty outlets, light ballasts, switches, light fixtures, and transformers on parking lot light poles; installs electrical, conduit, and wiring. 

• Installs City parking lot and parks lights and light poles; changes out light bulbs using appropriate equipment. 

• Prepares surfaces for painting or repainting; appropriately applies paint, varnish, shellac, enamel, lacquer, and other protective or decorative finishes to various interior and exterior surfaces using and operating the appropriate equipment.

• Performs the full range of masonry duties; installs and repairs drywall.

• Inspects facilities and buildings for damage and maintenance needs; recommends repairs as necessary.

• Assists other maintenance and mechanical personnel in the performance of complex or emergency duties as necessary. 

• Assists with water main and service repairs; assists with sewer main and lateral repairs; operates video camera for inspection of sewer lines and drainage culverts; operates vactor for sewer crew. 

• Performs graffiti removal. 

• Maintains accurate records; orders supplies, parts, and materials; picks up parts as necessary.

• Plans assigned work projects; prepares estimates of time and materials needed to perform assigned repairs and maintenance; ensures adequate materials and supplies are available for proper performance of maintenance work; assists in requisitioning and maintaining inventory of equipment, tools, parts, and supplies used in the maintenance and repair duties. 

• Reads and interprets technical manuals, sketches, diagrams, and blueprints to facilitate installation, servicing, repair, and replacement services and activities. 

• Monitors contractors working in and around buildings and facilities to ensure the work is appropriately performed to City standards.

• Responds to customer complaints and inquiries regarding facilities and buildings.

• Maintains public facilities, shop areas, storage sites, and other work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment at the close of the workday.

• Responds to after-hours emergencies.

• Maintains attendance and punctuality that is observant of scheduled hours on a regular basis.

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Requirements/License or Certificates Required

Any combination of the following education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this classification.

Experience: 

Facilities Maintenance Technician I:
One year of experience in one or more of the building trades or related field. Training and experience in installing, repairing, troubleshooting, and maintaining HVAC systems is highly desirable.

Facilities Maintenance Technician II:
Three years of experience in one or more of the building trades or related field and experience in installing, repairing, troubleshooting, and maintaining HVAC systems is required.

Education/Training:

Facilities Maintenance Technician I:
Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade. Specialized technical training and completion of an apprenticeship in either electrical, plumbing, or carpentry is highly desirable.

Facilities Maintenance Technician II:
Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade supplemented by specialized technical training and completion of an apprenticeship in either electrical, plumbing, or carpentry is required.

Licenses and Certifications:
Facilities Maintenance Technician I/II:

• A valid class C driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in and around City buildings and facilities, to operate a motor vehicle and drive on surface streets; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work, to work in confined spaces and around machines, to climb and descend ladders, and to operate varied hand and power tools and equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects weighing up to 100 pounds, or heavier weights with assistance and/or with the use of proper equipment.

Environmental Elements
Employees work in and around buildings and facilities and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives, and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS
May be required to be on-call and to work various shifts or emergencies on evenings, weekends, and holidays. In case of a Citywide emergency or natural disaster, employees in this class may be required to serve as an Emergency Repair Technician.

Examination Process

A completed NeoGov application must be submitted through NeoGov for consideration by the application deadline. Application materials will not be accepted separate from NeoGov or after the deadline.

A FULLY COMPLETED APPLICATION AND RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND PART OF THE REVIEW AND QUALIFYING PROCESS. QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED COMPLETELY.

Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of relevant training, education and experience as presented in the application and supplemental questions. The process may include interviews and/or performance tests. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligibility list established, which will be in effect for a period of up to six months. A background investigation including LIVESCAN fingerprinting and a verification of a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles may be required. All appointments are also subject to the successful completion of a pre-placement physical examination that includes a drug screening. Applicants will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. The City of Poway participates in E-Verify. All employees are required by law to sign a loyalty oath to the United States and the State of California Constitution at time of hire.