Assistant Building Maintenance Technician

City of Clovis, California • Clovis, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs manual work involving journey-level skills in the maintenance and repair of City buildings and facilities, and performs related work as required. Positions in this classification report to the General Services Director and/or the Facilities Maintenance and Purchasing Manager. Incumbents perform journey-level work in the maintenance and repair of City buildings and facilities. Incumbents perform work which has variation and which allows or requires limited range of choice in application of defined methods or procedures. Incumbents receive instructions when tasks are assigned and have some latitude in selecting work methods. Work is generally reviewed upon completion for final results. Incumbents are expected to refer to the supervisor for instruction matters which do not fit a clear pattern.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid appropriate California Driver's License and a good driving record
• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade
• Three (3) years' experience as a skilled journeyman worker in building repair and maintenance to include one (1) or more of the following trades carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing or completion of a recognized carpentry apprenticeship program
• Knowledge of standard tools, methods, practices, and materials of the several trades involved in the maintenance and repair of building and facilities
• Knowledge of prevailing building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions of the work involved in building maintenance
• Knowledge of computerized record keeping methods
• Knowledge of industrial duty HVAC systems such as chillers, boilers, water towers, and cooling units exceeding 30 tons
• Ability to generate estimates of material needs
• Ability to work effectively without close supervision
• Ability to understand and work from general instructions and specifications, both written and oral, and to follow construction documents and sketches
• Ability to operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices
• Ability to use the tools, equipment, and materials of the several trades
• Ability to climb ladders, lift equipment or materials up to 60 pounds in weight and perform heavy manual labor as needed
• Ability to access computerized information and operate computer-based facility monitoring and diagnostic systems
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Nice To Haves

• Possession of an EPA Section 608 Universal Certification

Responsibilities

• Performs carpentry, HVAC, electrical, painting, plumbing, and other similar repair, alteration, installation, and renovation work to City buildings and facilities
• Maintains work records
• Operates trucks and related building maintenance equipment
• Keeps tools, equipment, and work place in clean and safe condition
• Responds to emergency calls after normal duty hours
• May be called upon to perform work related to Parks Section maintenance, as determined by the supervisor

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED