Agency Facilities Technician

El Dorado County; Apex (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

County of El Dorado is seeking an Agency Facilities Technician to provide a wide range of on-site facilities support, including furniture setup, equipment relocation, and basic electrical tasks. The role involves coordinating with HHSA sites, assisting with safety and access, and ensuring spaces are secure and functional.

The position requires a high school diploma and 1 year of related experience, with valid driver’s license preferred.

Qualifications

• Combination of required experience, education, and training; education alone cannot substitute for experience.
• Equivalent to graduation from high school; AND one year of basic facility support, maintenance, or operations tasks with hand/power tools.

Responsibilities

• Move, lift, assemble, and install office furniture to support relocations and daily operations.
• Install, adjust, and repair modular furniture systems and manage cable wiring for workspace reconfiguration.
• Escort contractors and vendors within facilities; monitor access and keep spaces secured.

Skills

Facility basics

Heavy lifting

Electrical tasks

Tools handling

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Ladders & safety gear

Job description

About the County

The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

About the Agency

The El Dorado County Health And Human Services Agency is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. Their programs and services include: Behavioral Health, Public Health, Community and Social Services. Their over 600 employees are dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of those in their communities.

Opportunity

The Agency Facilities Technician performs a variety of routine manual and operational facilities support tasks for the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA or Agency); provides onsite assistance related to equipment setup, workspace moves, minor facility repairs, safety and access issues, and daily operational needs; responds to facility requests at HHSA sites, and performs related duties as assigned.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Move, lift, assemble, position, and install office furniture and equipment to support workspace setups, relocations, and daily operational needs.
• Install, adjust, and repair modular furniture systems, including panel components, equipment placement, cable and wiring management, and workstation reconfiguration to maintain functional, ergonomic, and properly powered work areas.
• Transport equipment, supplies, and materials between HHSA locations, ensuring safe handling, accurate delivery, and timely distribution.
• Perform basic onsite troubleshooting of facility and equipment issues, identify root causes when possible and elevate repairs requiring skilled or licensed technicians.
• Organize, inventory, and maintain storage rooms, surplus equipment areas.
• Stage locations for supplies, ensuring orderly spaces and accurate tracking of available assets.
• Escort contractors and vendors within facilities, provide site access, monitor work areas, and ensure that spaces are secured before and after activities.
• Perform panic alarm testing, reset procedures, and documentation to ensure system readiness and reliability.
• Perform basic electrical tasks within non-licensed limits, including changing light bulbs, and fixture covers.
• Provide general onsite support during power outages, equipment failures, and urgent operational needs, assisting staff and coordinating with appropriate internal or external resources.
• Maintain and repair building hardware by adjusting door closers, repairing hinges, replacing locksets (excluding rekeying), and fixing cabinet and casework hardware to ensure secure and functional building access and equipment.
• Maintain agency fuel usage logs and coordinate with Fleet Services for routine maintenance and vehicle repair.
• Perform minor painting and surface restoration by patching, sanding, priming, and applying paint to interior surfaces to maintain appearance and protect building finishes.
• Complete minor flooring repairs, including replacing carpet tiles, repairing transition strips, and securing loose flooring materials to ensure safe, clean, and professional-looking interior spaces.
• Perform routine plumbing repairs such as clearing clogged drains, repairing or replacing faucets, and addressing minor leaks to maintain proper function of facility plumbing fixtures.
• Access County work sites, attend onsite and offsite meetings, operate a County vehicle, and travel throughout the County as required to support operations.
• Respond to onsite building alarms, access failures, safety concerns, and after-hours duties as assigned.
• Assist with cleanliness, organization and general readiness of lobby areas, office spaces, storage rooms and other shared HHSA facilities.
• Perform basic office duties including answering phones, word processing, record keeping and filing.

Qualifications

A combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying; however, education may not solely substitute for the required experience.

Equivalent to graduation from high school; AND One (1) year of experience performing basic facility support, maintenance, or operations tasks, such as furniture installation, light building repairs, troubleshooting equipment, or assisting with facility logistics; which required the safe use of hand/power tools.

Experience completing and updating electronic records and assisting with facility logistics is desired.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.

Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing; a positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.

As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every five (5) years.

Additional Information

The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Agency Facilities Technician. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.

We are currently recruiting for the following:

• One (1) full-time vacancy in the Health and Human Services Agency, Administration and Finance Division, located in Placerville, CA.

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

County Highlights

Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites – Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history. Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:

• 40 miles to Downtown Sacramento
• 50 miles to Sacramento International Airport
• 129 miles to San Francisco

Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:

• Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
• Skiing and Snowboarding
• Live Music and Music Festivals
• Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
• El Dorado County Fair
• Placerville Speedway
• Farm to Fork Restaurants
• Local Shopping Gems

Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here for more information.

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