Aquatics and Facilities Maintenance Technician I/II

City of San Ramon; San Ramon (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The City of San Ramon is seeking Maintenance Technicians I and II to perform essential maintenance and repair activities across various city facilities. Ideal candidates will have experience in maintenance, including plumbing and electrical work, and be able to work flexible hours. Responsibilities include inspecting work, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety standards. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for advancement based on experience.

Qualifications

• 1 year of maintenance experience for Technician I, 2 years for Technician II.
• Certification in water quality testing required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on city infrastructure including pools and fountains.
• Inspect contractor work and maintain records.

Skills

Customer Service

Electrical Work

Plumbing

Carpentry

Chemical Application

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Pay Ranges

Maintenance Technician I: $33.98 - $42.48
Maintenance Technician II:$37.94 - $47.42
APPOINTMENTS TO MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I OR MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II POSITIONS WILL BE DETERMINED BY LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE.

Definition
Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled construction, maintenance, modification, and repair activities in assigned maintenance operations areas which may include aquatic centers, pools, fountains, facilities, and service centers, and performs related work as required.

Supervision Received and Exercised
Receives direct or general supervision from Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Coordinator. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. May provide technical and functional direction to less experienced staff.

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Maintain and repair complex systems and maintain records.

• Inspect contractor’s work and inspect existing and new City infrastructure in regard to pumps, motors, pools, and fountain infrastructure. Install, maintain, repair equipment, and ensure proper operation.

• Be required to service, overhaul, repair and replace motors, pumps, filters, piping, check valves, copper and PVC piping and water storage.

• Have expertise and certification in water quality testing and proper chemical application and adjustments is required.

• Perform electrical work in connection with pumps, motors, lighting, pool and fountain controls.

• Implement safe and proper working procedures including the use of common hand and power tools.

• Be required to work an alternating schedule of weekend work, emergency call outs, and some holidays.

• Be able to start work at 4:00 a.m., per department scheduling requirements, on a rotational basis.

Class Characteristics
Maintenance Technician I is the entry-level into the field maintenance class series utilized in the City's Public Works Department. Initially under close supervision, incumbents with basic maintenance experience learn City facilities and parks, use of tools and equipment and a wide variety of practices and procedures. As experience and competence is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence. This class is flexibly-staffed with Maintenance Technician II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining the skill and experience which meet the qualifications for and demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher level class. This class may also be used for temporary or part-time staffing as determined by the needs of the City. This class is distinguished from the class of Maintenance Assistant by the latter's primary utilization for hourly, unskilled temporary or training needs.

Maintenance Technician II is the experienced-level class in this series and incumbents are capable of performing a wide variety of work to ensure that the public facilities and City infrastructure are maintained in a safe and effective working condition. Responsibilities include performing work in all operational and maintenance areas, depending upon the immediate needs of the City. While incumbents may have developed skills in one or more areas of the trades, all are expected to be able to perform general maintenance and repair in all areas of assignment. This class is distinguished from the Maintenance Specialist in that the latter is an advanced-journey level, responsible for performing skilled work in a specific area of expertise requiring special licenses and/or certification. It is further distinguished from the class of Maintenance Coordinator by the latter's assignment to act as a lead person for field maintenance crews.

Typical Duties
The work assignments of different positions may be modified or changed. Reasonable accommodations may be made so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance activities depending upon area of assignment including performing basic trade activities such as electrical, plumbing, and carpentry work; plants, fertilizes and trims shrubs and trees; performs weed abatement and pest control.
• Calculates and adjusts chemical levels for pools; cleans and flushes storm drains and other appurtenances using a variety of hand and power tools.
• Performs minor maintenance on facilities including replacement of light fixtures and air filters, painting, and graffiti removal and repair of plumbing fixtures.
• Maintains public facilities, shop and garage areas, storage sites and other buildings in a clean and orderly condition.
• Empties trash containers and removes trash from parks, landscaped areas and other City property; and performs custodial work as assigned.
• Maintains logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.
• Maintains and repairs a variety of hand and power tools ensuing they are in safe and efficient working order.
• Installs street barricades and cones and controls traffic around work sites and special events to ensure safe conditions for the general public and City workers.
• Inventories and requests equipment and supplies.
• Responds to call-outs and emergencies such as vehicle accidents, floods, fallen trees, and other hazards.
• May instruct and guide temporary, work alternative, and seasonal employees in basic work procedures and safe working practices.
• May contact residents to inform them of work to be performed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles, practices, tools, and materials as they relate to the maintenance and repair of infrastructure, facilities, systems, and appurtenances similar to those in a municipal environment.
• Basic mathematics.
• Safe driving rules and practices.
• Basic computer software related to work.
• English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.

Maintenance Technician II, in addition to the above:

• Maintenance principles, practices, tools, and materials for maintaining and repairing streets and roadways, parks, facilities and building, and traffic signals.
• Traffic control procedures and traffic sign regulations.
• The operation and minor maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, and light to heavy power equipment.
• Operational characteristics of specialized construction maintenance and repair equipment.
• Occupational hazards and safety equipment and practices related to the work, including the handling of hazardous chemicals.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.

Ability to:

• Perform basic construction, modification, maintenance, and repair work.
• Troubleshoot maintenance problems and determine materials and supplies required for repair.
• Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Safely and effectively use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools, and light to heavy equipment required for the work.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Maintenance Technician II, in addition to the above:

• Perform construction, modification, maintenance and repair work on streets and roadways, parks, facilities and building, and traffic signals.
• Perform assigned maintenance and repair duties with accuracy, speed, and minimal supervision.
• Operate specialized construction maintenance and repair equipment.
• Interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.
• Set up and operate traffic area construction zones, including cones, barricades, and flagging.
• Read, interpret, and apply technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics.
• Follow department policies and procedures related to assigned duties.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education

Maintenance Technician I and II: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

AND

Experience
Maintenance Technician I: One (1) year of assignment-related maintenance experience.
Maintenance Technician II: Two (2) years of experience performing skilled or semi-skilled maintenance duties equivalent to those of the class of Maintenance Technician I.

Licenses and Certifications
Maintenance Technician I and II:

• Possession and maintenance of a valid California class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
• At the option of the City, persons hired into these classes may be required to possess at entry or obtain within specified time limits designated licenses, certificates or specialized education and training relevant to the area of assignment. Additional requirements may include, but are not limited to:
  • California Commercial B driver's license with tanker and airbrake endorsements or with passenger endorsement.
  • Certified Pool Operator's license (CPO).
  • International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signals Level I Certificate.
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
  • First Aid Certification.
  • International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Safety Through Work Zones Certification.
  • Industrial Emergency Council (IEC) Confined Space Entry Awareness and Rescue Certification.
  • Forklift Certification

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Physical Demands
Must possess mobility to work in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work, to work in confined spaces and around machines, to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; 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 the use of proper equipment.

Environmental Elements
Employees work in the field 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.

Resumes cannot be substituted for a completed application.Interested individuals must apply online and should include a comprehensive resume. The most qualified candidates, as determined by initial screening of applications, will be invited to a performance exam; and/or written exam; and/or an oral board interview. The in-person performance and/or written exam is tentatively scheduled for the last week of June, 2025. The eligibility list will be established from the testing/and or interview process. Individuals on the eligibility list may be asked to participate in a second round of interviews based on specific individual qualifications and the City's needs. The eligibility list will remain in effect for one (1) year for potential future vacancies.

DISCLAIMER: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content. Components may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any particular assessment component or combination of components as needs dictate.

The City of San Ramon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex origin, sexual orientation or disability. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Division [e-mail].

Information contained herein, including the recruitment process, is subject to change without notice.