Maintenance Technician

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join their team. This entry-level position involves a variety of skilled maintenance tasks, including operating equipment, performing minor repairs, and assisting with landscaping. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and some related experience or coursework. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, where you can develop your skills while contributing to the community. If you are eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring basic skills in maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to operate various vehicles and machinery under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operating vehicles and machinery for maintenance tasks.
• Perform minor repairs and maintain landscaping and irrigation systems.

Skills

Equipment Operation

Plumbing

Basic Carpentry

Landscape Maintenance

Record Keeping

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Community College Coursework

Tools

Chain Saws

Skip Loader

Dump Truck

Water Truck

Street Sweeper

Job description

Under the direct supervision of the Field Services Manager, performs a wide variety of skilled and common maintenance tasks.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

The Maintenance Technician is an entry-level position. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment on matters as positions allocated to the Senior Maintenance Technician class. Since employees in this class may only have limited work experience they will work under immediate supervision while learning the functional/technical aspects of their positions.

The following tasks are essential for this position. Incumbents in this classification may not perform all of these tasks, or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.

1. May be asked to assist in operating or operate on a training basis various vehicles and machinery, such as trucks, skip loaders, trenchers, and chippers, as well as smaller equipment, such as chain saws, paint sprayers, and high-pressure water sprayers.
2. Maintains and replaces signs.
3. Performs minor carpentry projects.
4. Performs landscaping planting, clears brush, prunes and maintains trees and shrubs, and sprays herbicides.
5. Minor plumbing repairs, and the installation and maintenance of irrigation.
6. Assists with the maintenance and repairs of light and power systems, such as street lights, traffic signals, generator service, switches, lighting circuits (i.e. contractors and timers), pumps, and clocks.
7. Completes daily service request logs.
8. Participates in a cooperative manner with a small crew and in a team atmosphere.
9. Performs other related duties as required.
   
   

Knowledge of:

• Operating equipment (i.e. chain saws, weed eaters, skip loader, dump truck, water truck, street sweeper, and aerial lift truck).
• Plumbing, basic landscape maintenance, basic carpentry, and building repair.
• Functions, policies, and procedures of relevant departments and/or operations.
• Relevant mathematical principles and functions.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Plan, organize, prioritize, and perform duties as assigned with minimal supervision.
• Interpret and apply department policies and procedures.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Research and compile information.
• Maintain records.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and all levels of staff and management.
• Adapt in a high-volume, fast-paced working atmosphere with multiple activities.

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities could be considered qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be a high school diploma, plus one year related experience or community college coursework in public works, engineering, landscaping, construction, or a related field.

Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a valid California driver’s license with a clean driving record is required by the date of hire.

To be eligible for the next round of the interview process, please respond to the following questions. You should provide a clear and concise response to each question, in writing. Make sure to proof read your answers, to make sure that your responses are clear and accurate.

The City may close the recruitment earlier than scheduled if adequate applications have been received.