Senior Maintenance Technician

City of West Hollywood; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to enhance public facilities and parks in the vibrant City of West Hollywood. This role involves overseeing skilled maintenance functions, troubleshooting various systems, and providing exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building maintenance, landscape maintenance, or street maintenance. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving community services while enjoying a collaborative work environment. This position requires flexibility with weekend shifts and travel to various locations, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to a thriving urban landscape.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of related experience in maintenance and repair.
• Ability to operate and maintain machinery and tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities.
• Troubleshoot plumbing and electrical systems.
• Provide customer service and support to the community.

Skills

Plumbing Systems Maintenance

Electrical Systems Maintenance

HVAC Systems Maintenance

Customer Service Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman Certification

Job description

The application filing period begins on May 5, 2025 and continues until filled. Applications received on or before May 27, 2025 will be the first group of applications to be reviewed. Once the position is filled, the job posting will be removed without notice.Apply early for first consideration!

IMPORTANT: This is an open competitive recruitment process for one (1) Senior Maintenance Technician vacancy in the Building Maintenance section and reports to the Building Maintenance Supervisor. Candidates who successfully complete the recruitment process and are placed on the eligibility list may be considered for future vacancies, which may be under the Street Maintenance or Landscape Maintenance sections.

Why WeHo

TheCity of West Hollywoodis like no other city in the world. Located in the heart of metropolitan Los Angeles and only 1.9 square miles, the City of West Hollywood was incorporated in 1984 by a unique collaboration of people including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender activists, seniors, and advocates for affordable housing. West Hollywood is an international tourism destination with a diverse population and is also the location of many entertainment, design, technology, and hospitality-based businesses. The City is a robust economic and cultural center instilled with idealism, creativity, and innovation. A spirit of community activism and civic pride thrives in West Hollywood for many of its approximately 36,500 residents. The City of West Hollywood has a strong progressive voice, is a leader among communities, and is filled with a rich history. The City prides itself on strong core values: Respect and Support for People; Responsiveness to the Public; Idealism, Creativity, and Innovation; Quality of Residential Life; Promotion of Economic Development; Public Safety; and Responsibility for the Environment – as well as being proactive in responding to the needs of its diverse community.

How We Serve
The Facilities and Field Services Division provides maintenance, repair, and improvement services to City-owned and leased buildings, streets, sidewalks, medians, landscaped areas, parks, public trees, graffiti removal, and City vehicles. The Division leads capital projects for City parks, City facilities, and streetscape improvements.The Division is divided into four teams: Admin; Buildings; Streets & Sidewalks; and Trees & Landscape. Our work enhances public facilities and parks as well as the public right-of-way. Staff and contracted vendors lead an array of work items that can range from citywide locations to a single worksite. Contracted vendors include maintenance and repair vendors, material suppliers, and professional consultants and licensed contractors. Our coordination of work is conducted in compliance with applicable laws, industry best practices, and regulations including the State's prevailing wage laws.

What You'll Contribute
The City of West Hollywood is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to join our Public Works Department. This role will implement and assist in the development of preventative and programmed maintenance functions; operate and maintain machinery, equipment, tools, etc.; identify and troubleshoot problems, perform various maintenance tasks and repairs; oversee the functions of contractors; provide customer service by investigating complaints; maintain supplies; solicit cost estimates and make purchases; perform inspections; conduct inventories; and develop and maintain related reports and correspondence. Incumbents may work in one or more areas of specialization, including building maintenance, landscape maintenance, and/or street maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform and oversees skilled craft and maintenance functions related to the maintenance and/or repair of buildings, facilities, parks, landscape areas, streets, streetscape and street/public rights-of-way,
• Performs and oversees a variety of building maintenance functions.
• Identifies, troubleshoots, resolves, and maintains plumbing and electrical systems.
• Maintains HVAC systems, including regulating ventilation and temperature and assisting in making repairs and changing filters.
• Inspects buildings and their related amenities.
• Performs and oversees custodial functions.
• Participates in facilities walk-throughs.
• Assist in emergency/disaster situations including cleanup, repairs, and traffic control.
• Provide customer service and support to the business community in the delivery of City services.

NOTE:This position requires travel to various locations to complete the essential functions of the job. The current work schedule requires weekend shifts: Saturday through Tuesday from 6:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. with alternating Wednesdays off. The schedule is subject to change. Working time will require weekend shifts and may require irregular hours, various shifts, holidays, and/or on-call status. This position is not eligible for telework.

IMPORTANT:This is an open competitive recruitment process for one (1) Senior Maintenance Technician vacancy currently available in the Building Maintenance section, reports to the Building Maintenance Supervisor. Candidates who successfully complete the recruitment process and are placed on the active eligibility list may be considered for future vacancies, which may be under other sections such as Street Maintenance and Landscape Maintenance.

For a complete list of duties, please refer to the class specification at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/weho/classspecs/newprint/46827

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED; and,
• Three to four years of progressively responsible related experience; or,
• Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid California Driver's License
• Journeyman Certification or equivalent in a specific trade (desirable)