Facilities Maintenance Specialist I/II

City of San Clemente; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 100,547,000 - 128,341,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San Clemente is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Specialist I/II to perform skilled maintenance and repair work on City buildings, facilities, pools, and related structures in a hands-on role. You will handle carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, and aquatic facility tasks, ensuring spaces are safe, welcoming, and ready for use by staff and the public.

Ideal candidates bring experience in one or more trades, enjoy practical problem solving, and can manage multiple tasks

Qualifications

• Two years of skilled maintenance experience in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or aquatic facilities.
• Three years of skilled maintenance experience for Specialist II.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled maintenance and repair work on City buildings and structures
• Complete carpentry, plumbing, painting, HVAC, minor electrical, and general facility repairs
• Inspect aquatic facilities and pools and perform pool maintenance
• Set up meeting rooms and City facilities for programs, meetings, and events
• Estimate materials, equipment, and time for assigned work

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical

HVAC

Painting

Aquatic facilities

Problem solving

Teamwork

Public interaction

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The City of San Clemente is excited to announce we are currently accepting applications for the position of:

Facilities Maintenance Specialist I/II (Maintenance)

Facilities Maintenance Specialist I: $35.09 - $42.66

Facilities Maintenance Specialist II: $36.85 - $44.79

The City of San Clemente is seeking a skilled, dependable, and service-minded individual to join our team as a Facilities Maintenance Specialist I/II. This hands-on position performs skilled maintenance and repair work on City buildings, facilities, pools, and structures that support daily operations and community services.

From carpentry, plumbing, painting, HVAC, minor electrical work, room setups, and pool maintenance, this role helps keep City facilities safe, functional, welcoming, and ready for use by employees, residents, and visitors. If you enjoy variety in your work, take pride in solving problems, and want to make an impact in a coastal community, this may be a great opportunity for you!

What You'll Do

As a Facilities Maintenance Specialist, you will:

• Perform skilled maintenance and repair work on City buildings and structures
• Complete carpentry, plumbing, painting, HVAC, minor electrical, and general facility repairs
• Maintain and repair aquatic facilities and pools, when assigned
• Set up meeting rooms and City facilities for programs, meetings, and events
• Estimate materials, equipment, and time needed for assigned work
• Troubleshoot facility-related issues and identify practical solutions
• Respond to public and staff inquiries in a courteous and professional manner
• Support after-hours emergency response as needed

Essential and other important functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform a variety of skilled maintenance functions in the maintenance and repair of City buildings and structures, including carpentry, plumbing, heating and air conditioning repair, minor electrical repair, painting, and aquatic facilities and pools.
• Estimate time, materials, and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisition materials as required; maintain logs of work performed.
• Perform a variety of carpentry functions, including constructing forms, remodeling offices and buildings, repairing dry wall, plaster, roofing, doors, and broken tiles; installing and repairing carpet; assembling, building and/or moving office and building furniture; and repairing and replacing window frames and broken windows.
• Install acoustical or other ceiling tiles; hang and tape drywall and install other types and forms of paneling.
• Trouble shoot and maintain various plumbing systems including flush valves and water and sewer lines; unclog sinks, toilets, and urinals; repair leaks on faucets, drains, pumps, hot water tanks, piping and valves.
• Repair piping, hose, fittings, adapters, couplings, broken valves and wood components.
• Inspect air conditioning units to ensure efficient operation; diagnose mechanical and/or electrical malfunctions; install, replace, or repair damaged equipment; calibrate thermostatic controls.
• Install new heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; repair and/or replace damaged or worn heating, ventilation and air conditioning parts and equipment; repair or replace low/high pressure liquid lines.
• Perform minor electrical repairs, including replacing bulbs, troubleshooting lighting fixtures, and related electrical repairs.
• Paint, stain, patch and install furniture, cabinets and other equipment.
• Set up meeting rooms and other facilities; move furniture and equipment to appropriate locations.
• Maintain City pools; install new parts and equipment; clean and chlorinate pool, make repairs.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be someone who:

• Has skilled maintenance experience in one or more trades, such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, or aquatic facilities
• Enjoys hands-on work and problem solving
• Takes pride in quality workmanship and safe work practices
• Can manage a variety of assignments and shifting priorities
• Communicates professionally with coworkers, contractors, and the public
• Is dependable, team-oriented, and willing to respond when facilities need support
• Wants to contribute to the maintenance of public spaces in a beautiful coastal community
• Commercial plumbing experience is highly desirable

Facilities Maintenance Specialist I

Experience: Two (2) years of skilled maintenance experience in either carpentry, plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning and ventilation, or aquatic facilities and pools.

Facilities Maintenance Specialist II

Experience: Three (3) years of skilled maintenance experience in either carpentry, plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning and ventilation, or aquatic facilities and pools.

License/Certification Requirements

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification within 12 months of employment when assigned to aquatic facility maintenance.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification within 12 months of employment when assigned to aquatic facility maintenance.

Education/Training

High School Diploma, or equivalent, supplemented by specialized training in maintenance, construction, utilities, or a related field.

For more information, you can review the full Classification Specification: here.

SELECTION PROCESS

• Applications and Supplemental Questions will be reviewed and evaluated for relevant education and experience.
• Candidates considered to have the best qualifications will be invited to participate in the selection process.
• The selection process will consist of an Oral Interview weighted at 100%.
• An eligibility list will be established and may be used to fill future vacancies.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

Work involves working within an indoor office, laboratory environment, water treatment plants, and water operations facilities. Work involves exposure to water, mud, sewage, noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, traffic, chemicals, machinery, dirt, vibration head, cold and dampness; exposure to biological hazardous environments. Work may take place in inclement weather conditions; at elevated heights on scaffolding and/or ladders; within confined spaces, underground, on slippery or uneven surfaces; and/or around heavy construction equipment.

Physical Requirements

Essential functions require:

• Strenuous and manual tasks for prolonged periods of time
• Operating motorized vehicles and heavy equipment
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of heavy items
• Standing, walking, or sitting for prolonged periods of time
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment, handle files and documents.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone
• Visual acuity to see/read documents and computer screen and to read instrumentation dials, measures devices, or other related components

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Cara Morin at [phone] or [e-mail].

As an equal opportunity employer, the City strongly encourages people with disabilities and people from historically marginalized communities to apply.