Facilities Maintenance Technician – Building Systems

City of Santa Monica; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Santa Monica seeks a facilities maintenance worker to inspect, repair, and maintain city buildings and equipment, including HVAC and electrical systems. You will work with staff and contractors to schedule and implement repairs, inspect facilities, and manage supplies and budgets.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with at least one year of related work experience. A valid Class C driver license is desirable; strong customer service and communication skills

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent; college-level coursework in building systems and maintenance repair desirable.
• One year of recent, paid work experience in building maintenance and repair.
• Possession of a valid Class C driver license is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and performs repairs on city buildings and equipment, including HVAC, lighting and building systems.
• Inspects, tests and maintains mechanical systems in City buildings; monitors HVAC performance.
• Performs simple electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and construction repairs with basic hand tools.
• Prepares requests and recommendations for major repairs and replacement work with staff and outside contractors.
• Assists with scheduling, coordinating and monitoring repair work by outside contractors.
• Performs routine inspections of facilities, machinery and equipment.
• Orders supplies and provides budget recommendations to Facilities Maintenance Contracts Administrator.

Skills

HVAC basics

Electrical & plumbing basics

Blueprint reading

Customer service

Communicate effectively

Work independently

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework in building systems desirable

Tools

Computers & software applications

Job description

The City of Santa Monica seeks a facilities maintenance worker to inspect, repair, and maintain city buildings and equipment, including HVAC and electrical systems. You will work with staff and contractors to schedule and implement repairs, inspect facilities, and manage supplies and budgets.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with at least one year of related work experience. A valid Class C driver license is desirable; strong customer service and communication skills