Utility Engineer (Internal Only)

Peralta Community College District (CA); Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Peralta Community College District in Oakland, CA seeks a Utility Engineer to perform semi-skilled building maintenance, repair, and pool operation under supervision. Duties include carpentry, plumbing, electrical fixtures, painting, doors/windows, and minor emergency repairs.

Candidates must demonstrate minimum qualifications, provide proofs of education, certifications, and licenses, and may face written, performance, and oral exams. Resume and three references are required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate minimum qualifications in the application materials.
• Examinations may include written, performance, and oral exams.
• Attach proof of education, certification, and license to each position you apply for.
• Resume, valid California Driver's License, and list of three references are required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and repair furniture.
• Perform minor carpentry tasks.
• Remove and install window glass.
• Prepare and paint surfaces and apply finishes.
• Perform minor door hardware repairs.
• Assist the Stationary Engineer in maintenance tasks.

Skills

Maintenance tasks

Emergency response

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Certified Pool Operator's License

Blood Borne Pathogen Training Certificate

Lead Paint Awareness Certificate

Job description

Under supervision, the Utility Engineer performs semi-skilled work in maintaining and repairing building related fixtures. This class differs from Stationary Engineer in skill level, with the latter performing more difficult duties requiring journey level skills. Incumbents of this class perform semi-skilled work involving minor repair and maintenance of building systems, including plumbing, electrical fixtures, carpentry, door and window hardware, painting plus pool operation and cleaning responsibilities.

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assembles and repairs furniture.
• Performs minor carpentry.
• Removes and installs window glass.
• Prepares and paints surfaces.
• Applies finishing to various surfaces.
• Performs minor door hardware repairs.
• Performs minor emergency repairs/adjustments to mechanical equipment such as replacing broken pipes, cleaning plugged drains, and replacing faucets, washers and gaskets.
• Addresses minor electrical problems and reports findings to supervisor.
• Maintains chemical balance of water in swimming pool.
• Assists the Stationary Engineer in performing maintenance work as required.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Desirable Qualifications

• Possession of or ability to obtain current Certified Pool Operator's License.
• Possession of any or all of the following certificates:
  • Blood Borne Pathogen Training Certificate.
  • Lead Paint Awareness Certificate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Applicable laws regulating the safe operating and repair practices for building mechanical systems including building codes, construction standards, environmental agency requirements and life safety standards.
• Basic operations, tools, and terms used in building operations and maintenance.

Ability to:

• Work efficiently under pressure.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Respond to emergency callbacks on matters affecting maintenance and safety.
• Perform a wide variety of building maintenance tasks.
• Support and complement the educational mission of the District.
• Follow recommended procedures and techniques to safely perform duties.
• Keep abreast of current technologies in areas of assignment.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position.

The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate "See Resume".

Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply.

The following documents are required for this position:

1. Resume
2. Valid California Department of Motor Vehicle's Driver's License
3. List of three references

Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process.

Please note, the District's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and may be required to pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination including a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification. New employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Amrit Kaur at [e-mail].