Facilities Maintenance Technician

Conejo Recreation & Park District; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision benefits

CalPERS retirement

Job summary

Conejo Recreation & Park District is seeking a skilled maintenance professional to perform journey-level maintenance and limited construction for the District’s buildings, park amenities, playgrounds and community pools in Thousand Oaks, CA.

The role involves inspections, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, HVAC, and repairs to aquatic equipment and play structures. Weekend work and rotating schedules may be required, with a California driver’s license and safety certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with four years of related work experience.
• Experience in building, facility and pool maintenance and repair; expertise in at least two building trades.
• Ability to read safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; communicate with staff and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Inspect facilities for deficiencies and safety-related issues.
• Perform rough and finish carpentry and install/repair fixtures, doors and hardware.
• Perform plumbing repairs/installations including various pipe types.
• Perform electrical installation and maintenance including lighting, circuits and controls.
• Operate HVAC systems and equipment as needed.
• Design and fabricate parts from construction materials.
• Operate welding and cutting equipment for metal work.
• Maintain and repair aquatic equipment and play structures.
• Drive District vehicles and operate heavy equipment as required.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical work

HVAC maintenance

Painting

Equipment operation

Welding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Torch

Plasma cutter

Grinder

Welding equipment

Aerial lift

Job description

Summary

Under general supervision, performs a variety of journey-level skilled maintenance and limited construction of the District’s buildings, park amenities, playgrounds and community pools; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

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 class.

• Inspects assigned facilities for deficiencies and safety-related issues.
• Performs rough and finish carpentry; installs and repairs fascia, siding, roof and wall members, cabinetry and office furniture, doors, jambs and hardware.
• Performs minor to moderate roofing repairs using underlayment, sheet metal, tile and composite materials.
• Repairs and installs plumbing systems, which may include copper, galvanized steel, plastic or cast iron; installs, repairs, maintains and adjusts commercial plumbing fixtures.
• Performs electrical installation, repairs and maintenance such as indoor and outdoor light fixtures, new circuitry, contactors, ballasts/drivers, lighting control and fixture upgrades, sub-panels, sport lighting controls and facility lighting timers.
• From drawings, sketches or oral instructions, alters, repairs and constructs improvements in materials such as wood, metal, plastics, concrete and masonry.
• Designs and fabricates various parts from a variety of construction materials.
• Operates torch, plasma cutter, grinder and welding equipment to cut or join metal parts such as fences, gates, bollards and benches.
• Installs, maintains and repairs heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and equipment, as needed.
• Painting of interior and exterior surfaces.
• Repairs and installs various flooring materials.
• Inspects, maintains and repairs aquatic equipment including pool circulating and boost pumps, sensors, controllers, filters, boilers, chemical feed pumps and feed lines.
• Installs, maintains and repairs play structures, swings, electronic features and related equipment.
• Operates trucks, tractors and other special equipment, including aerial lift to heights of sixty feet.
• Weekend work and rotating schedules may be required.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• May be required to drive District or personal vehicle.
• Corrects damage from graffiti and vandalism.
• Cleans, maintains and repairs work tools.
• Purchases necessary materials for assigned tasks.
• Participates during disasters or when emergency response is needed.
• Non-exempt employees may be required to work overtime.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skill and/or ability listed below is qualifying.

Education/Experience

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: graduation from high school or GED equivalent and four years of related work experience performing building, facility and pool maintenance and repair, with a specialty in at least two building trades; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with other District employees, patrons and vendors.

Math Ability

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates And Licenses

• Certified Pool Operator.
• Valid California driver’s license with a good driving record and current automobile insurance.
• All full-time candidates require satisfactory completion of a pre-employment functional capacity examination.
• Department of Justice fingerprint clearance.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious positions; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. Vision requirements include ability to adjust focus, depth perception, distance vision and close vision. The noise level in the environment is loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that should be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell. The employee is regularly required to lift from 25 to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Selection Process

Based on the information provided in the application documents, those candidates with the most desirable qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process. Not all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Be sure to include all pertinent information regarding your education and experience. The selection process will require completion of a written test and a practical exercise. Candidates with passing scores will be asked to compete in successive parts of the examination. All applicants will receive a written response to their standing in the selection process.

• Written Test/Practical Exercise: A written test and a practical exercise may be used, in addition to the appraisal interview.
• Appraisal Interview: A job related appraisal interview will be conducted to evaluate and compare participating candidates’ knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job.
• After the Appraisal Interview, the top candidates will be invited to a staff interview.

NOTE: THE DISTRICT DOES NOT REIMBURSE APPLICANTS FOR TRAVEL, LODGING, OR OTHER EXPENSES RESULTING FROM THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE SELECTION PROCEDURE.

In accordance with the Immigration and Control Act of 1986, the Conejo Recreation and Park District must verify that all new employees have written proof of their right to work in the United States at the time of hire.

Reasonable Accommodation For Individuals With Disabilities

The District encourages applications from qualified individuals with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Individuals who will require a reasonable accommodation to take a test as part of the selection process must notify Human Resources. Applicants with disabilities that affect sensory, manual or speaking skills may be provided with a test in a format that does not require the use of the impaired skill. Persons requesting reasonable accommodation will be required to provide documentation of such need.

Position subject to pre-employment physical

Note: 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.

Health Insurance Benefits

Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits are offered.

Health Insurance/Cafeteria Plan Allowance

A monthly allowance is provided by the District for use towards medical/dental/life insurance benefits for employees and their eligible dependents.

Vision Benefit

Reimbursement of up to $350 per fiscal year for expenses paid by the employee for vision care services.

Section 125 Plan

This provides for pre-tax deductions for dependent care (such as child care expenses) and health care expenses (such as out-of-pocket medical, dental and vision expenses).

Retirement

• New employees participate in a 2% @ 62 retirement plan through the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) (unless considered “classic” members as defined by CalPERS). There is an employee contribution and an employer contribution.
• Employees may also contribute to a 457(b) Plan. The District matches contributions up to 1.5% of base pay.
• The District does not participate in Social Security.