Facilities Maintenance Technician

City of Placentia; Placentia (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Placentia seeks a Facilities Maintenance Worker to join the Public Works Department. This position involves skilled maintenance tasks for city buildings and facilities, requiring experience in general building trades and a commitment to community service. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and expertise in maintenance.

Qualifications

• Three years of journey-level experience in general building trades.
• Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of city facilities and irrigation systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and HVAC systems.
• Prepare and paint city buildings.

Skills

Problem-solving

Technical knowledge

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

THE CITY OF PLACENTIA IS NOW RECRUITING FOR THE POSITION OF FACILITIES MAINTENANCE WORKER

4/10 Work Schedule Monday - Thursday, 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

**Rotating schedule for Standby Duty Incentive for after-hours and emergency response**

The filing deadline is June 29, 2025, or when 50 applications are received, whichever comes first.

Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in your community? Our Public Works Department is looking for dedicated and hardworking individuals to join our Maintenance Division as a Facilities Maintenance Worker. The ideal candidate is a skilled professional who can confidently install, maintain, and repair commercial irrigation systems. They possess strong problem-solving skills, technical knowledge, and the ability to effectively communicate with their supervisor, colleagues, and the public.

DON'T WAIT! APPLY TODAY!

Under the direction of the Public Works Supervisor, the Facilities Maintenance Technician performs a variety of journey-level tasks in the construction, alteration, maintenance, and repair of city buildings, facilities, irrigation systems and equipment and performs other related duties as assigned.The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department-specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Prepares, paints, and repaints walls, doors, ceilings, and other structures; removes graffiti as needed.
• Installs or repairs carpets and tiles as part of flooring work.
• Performs basic building construction, plumbing and irrigation maintenance, and carpentry work such as constructing and repairing benches, tables, bleachers, stages, signs, walls, window frames, and doors.
• Installs, inspects and repairs playground equipment for safety purposes.
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical problems; repairs electrical appliances and fixtures at building and field locations; repairs, installs, and maintains equipment such as motors, lighting circuits, timers, clocks, and other power equipment; repairs or replaces ballasts, switches, outlets, breakers, fuses, and wiring.
• Installs security fencing and gates; repairs locks, handles, and other security mechanisms; fabricates and welds security gates, locks, and chains, as necessary.
• Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs heating, refrigeration, and ventilation units; checks and maintains proper water chemical levels in cooling towers.
• Performs masonry tasks; performs cement, plaster, or brick work.
• Estimates and requisitions materials and supplies for assigned projects; orders equipment needed and maintains work records.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent and three years of journey-level experience in the general building trades; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Additional training and vocational certification in the building trades is desirable.

INTERVIEWS ARE TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 21

Applicants must file a concise and complete City application regarding their qualifications for the position online through the Human Resources Department webpage at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Placentia as soon as possible. Applications may be accompanied by a resume that describes experience, education, and training in relation to the position's requirements; however, a resume will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application.

All applications will be reviewed, and only those candidates deemed most qualified based on their education, training, and experience, as submitted, will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include but is not limited to oral interviews and/or written exams and oral presentations. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment-eligible list from which hires may be made. The list is valid for up to one year, or until an insufficient number of candidates remain, unless exhausted sooner.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Placentia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, other non-job related physical or mental disability, medical condition, or other functional limitation in employment or the provision of service. The City is committed to making its programs, services, and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process, please get in touch with the Human Resources Office at [phone] before the filing deadline. We will attempt to accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request, as reasonably possible.

The City of Placentia's Drug-Free Workplace Policy requires that all applicants undergo substance abuse testing prior to employment.

The City of Placentia will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history, in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City is concerned regarding a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.