Assistant Building Maintenance Technician

City of Clovis; Clovis (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Clovis is seeking a skilled journey-level maintenance worker to repair and renovate City buildings and facilities. The role requires carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing capabilities, plus the ability to interpret work orders and maintain precise records.

Applicants should have a 12th-grade education, a valid California driver's license, and a minimum of three years' journey-level experience or completion of a recognized carpentry apprenticeship. EPA 608 certification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of tools, methods, and materials across trades.
• Experience performing building repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Ability to read construction documents and follow specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry, HVAC, electrical, painting, and plumbing repairs on City buildings.
• Maintain records, operate trucks and related equipment.
• Respond to emergency calls after hours and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Journeyman skills

Carpentry

Electrical

HVAC

Plumbing

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPA Section 608 Universal Certification

Job description

Description

DEFINITION Under general supervision performs manual work involving journey level skills in the maintenance and repair of City buildings and facilities, and to perform related work as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS Positions in this classification report to the General Services Director and/or the Facilities Maintenance and Purchasing Manager. Incumbents perform journey-level work in the maintenance and repair of City buildings and facilities. Incumbents perform work which has variation and which allows or requires limited range of choice in application of defined methods or procedures. Incumbents receive instructions when tasks are assigned and have some latitude in selecting work methods. Work is generally reviewed upon completion for final results. Incumbents are expected to refer to the supervisor for instruction matters which do not fit a clear pattern.

Examples of Duties

Performs carpentry, HVAC, electrical, painting, plumbing, and other similar repair, alteration, installation, and renovation work to City buildings and facilities; maintains work records; operates trucks and related building maintenance equipment; keeps tools, equipment, and work place in clean and safe condition; responds to emergency calls after normal duty hours; may be called upon to perform work related to Parks Section maintenance, as determined by the supervisor.

Typical Qualifications

LICENSE REQUIRED

• Possession of a valid appropriate California Driver's License and a good driving record.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

Experience:

• Three (3) years' experience as a skilled journeyman worker in building repair and maintenance to include one (1) or more of the following trades carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing or completion of a recognized carpentry apprenticeship program.

Desirable Certifications:

• Possession of an EPA Section 608 Universal Certification.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Standard tools, methods, practices, and materials of the several trades involved in the maintenance and repair of building and facilities;
• Prevailing building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes;
• Hazards and safety precautions of the work involved in building maintenance;
• Computerized record keeping methods;
• Industrial duty HVAC systems such as chillers, boilers, water towers, and cooling units exceeding 30 tons.

Ability to:

• Generate estimates of material needs;
• Work effectively without close supervision;
• Understand and work from general instructions and specifications, both written and oral, and to follow construction documents and sketches;
• Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices;
• Use the tools, equipment, and materials of the several trades;
• Climb ladders, lift equipment or materials up to 60 pounds in weight and perform heavy manual labor as needed;
• Access computerized information and operate computer-based facility monitoring and diagnostic systems;
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Strength: Heavy work-lifting, carrying and/or pushing objects weighing 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing 60 pounds.

Proof of citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S. will be required at the time of hire.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License and good driving record will be required prior to hire.

As determined by the City and at the City's expense, successful candidates shall be required to complete and pass a medical examination, a drug/alcohol screen, and a background investigation.

Veterans Preference Points may be provided if a DD Form 214 demonstrating qualifying service is submitted to the Personnel Office by the position deadline date and time.

Reasonable accommodation, when needed, for otherwise qualified candidates with disabilities, must be requested in writing at the time of application submission.

THE CITY OF CLOVIS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER