General Maintenance Mechanic

San Bernardino County; California; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking General Maintenance Mechanics to ensure the upkeep of various County buildings. This role involves skilled work in the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical systems, structures, and equipment. Candidates should have a strong background in at least one trade, such as plumbing, HVAC, or electrical systems, and demonstrate dependability and safety awareness. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the community while working in a dynamic environment that values skilled tradespeople. If you're ready to take on the challenge, apply now to join a dedicated team committed to excellence.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in maintenance and repair of large commercial buildings.
• Completion of a formal trade apprenticeship in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled work in maintenance and repair of buildings and systems.
• Travel throughout the county for various maintenance tasks.

Skills

Maintenance and repair

Electrical systems

Plumbing

HVAC

Carpentry

Landscaping and irrigation

Use of hand tools

Education

Completion of a structured trade apprenticeship

Four years of journey-level experience

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

San Bernardino County is recruiting for General Maintenance Mechanics who perform skilled work in a variety of fields in the maintenance and repair of buildings, mechanical and electrical systems, structures, equipment, and related facilities for a variety of County buildings throughout the County.

Vacancies exist throughout the County. The eligible list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies throughout the County as they occur.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Incumbents must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, work history & education check, as well as a job-related physical exam and drug screening.
Physical: Incumbents must be able to reach, lift, and move heavy objects, either manually or with the aid of lifting devices, including cement bags, plywood, sheet rock, and other building supplies. Additionally, incumbents must be able to work in close quarters, outdoor areas, climb ladders, and work on roofs.
Environment: Incumbents may occasionally be exposed to hazardous chemicals, infectious materials, and radiation.
Travel: Travel throughout the county is required. Employees must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license. Employees in this class may be required to use personal vehicles and show proof of automobile liability insurance.
Shift: Some positions require availability for night and swing shifts, weekends, and on-call, including holidays and in support of 24-hour facilities, as needed. Indicate availability on application.
Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of journey-level experience performing maintenance and repair of large commercial or industrial buildings in at least one (1) of the following trades: landscaping and/or irrigation, electrical, plumbing, heating/ventilation/air conditioning (HVAC), or carpentry.
Note: Residential building experience and new construction experience are NOT considered qualifying.
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COMPLETION OF APPRENTICESHIP: Successful completion of a structured, formal four (4) year trade apprenticeship program resulting in journey-level status in one (1) of the trades listed above. Indicate completion of apprenticeship, including provider and date, on the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be sure to include apprenticeship work experience in the work history section of your application.

The ideal candidate will display dependability and experience with use of proper hand tools required to make needed repairs to buildings, irrigation, and equipment, demonstrating an emphasis on safety for self, fellow workers, and the public.

Application Procedure: Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. To receive priority consideration for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible. This recruitment may close at any time once a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been reached.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire; resumes will not be reviewed. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, may be referred for interview.

All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.