Building Maintenance Mechanic

Omnitrans; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnitrans in California is seeking a skilled building maintenance technician to service and repair electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems across Agency facilities. The role requires high school completion and at least four years of building maintenance experience, with formal training desirable.

You must have a valid California driver's license and provide your own hand tools. The position is union represented with a starting pay of $35.03 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; four years of building maintenance experience preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC basics; ability to read policies and procedures.
• Must possess or obtain a valid California Class C driver license.

Responsibilities

• Perform general repairs to buildings, including structures, walls, windows, doors, and floors.
• Repair and maintain electrical systems: lighting, switches, conduits, and doors.
• Repair and maintain plumbing systems: water pipes, water coolers, and irrigation.
• Repair and maintain mechanical systems: pumps, motors, and HVAC equipment.
• Perform welding as required and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Coordinate with vendors for contracted repairs and maintain tools/equipment.

Skills

Building maintenance

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

HVAC systems

Tool use

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Starting rate of pay $35.03/hr. (This is a union represented position, salary is non-negotiable)

Ride OMNITRANS to a satisfying career that lets you make a difference in the San Bernardino Valley. Omnitrans, provider of public mass transit for the San Bernardino Valley in Southern California is seeking a highly skilled professional to join our award-winning team. Omnitrans is a great place to work; we are located close to the mountains, the desert, and beaches of Southern California. The ideal Candidate hired will be under general direction, performs skilled work related to the full range of building maintenance and repair of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems of Agency facilities; and performs related duties as required.

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this position:

• Perform general repairs to buildings including building forms, frames and shelves; repair/patch walls, windows, doors, and roofs; tile floors; and paint the exterior and interior buildings.
• Repairs and maintains electrical systems, including installing lights, bulbs, switches, conduit, intercoms, and overhead electric doors.
• Repairs and maintains plumbing systems, including water and steam pipes, water coolers, sewage, and landscape irrigation systems.
• Repairs and maintains mechanical systems, including pumps, motors, and air conditioning and heating systems.
• Repairs office furniture and equipment.
• Performs welding as required.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and buildings.
• Uses a variety of hand tools and power equipment as required; cleans and maintains tools and equipment.
• Coordinates with service vendors for contracted repairs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides work direction to others, but does not have direct performance appraisal responsibility for them.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of four (4) years of building maintenance experience, with specific experience in all major job functions. Formal training in all major job skills, either through technical training courses or an apprenticeship is desirable.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Good knowledge of:

• Materials, tools and methods used in general building repair, maintenance, and construction.
• Basic electrical theory and practices.
• Basic plumbing principles and techniques.
• Basic motor and HVAC inspection and repair principles and techniques.
• Safe working practices related to all assigned job duties.

Ability to:

• Perform a variety of skilled building maintenance functions.
• Safely use hand and power tools.
• Established and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Perform basic arithmetical calculations.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Read and understand policies, procedures and Agency regulations.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Class C California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Tools:

• Must provide all necessary hand tools.

Candidates will be screened for relevant qualifying experience that consists of an evaluation of education and experience. The most competitively qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include a combination of written, performance, and oral examinations. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug test, and a criminal background investigation, which will include Live Scan fingerprinting.

Omnitrans is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer