Building & Facilities Mechanic I/II

City of Redding • Redding, CA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Redding is establishing an eligibility list for the position of Building & Facilities Mechanic I/II. Incumbents in this position will work under general supervision and perform a wide variety of duties relating to the installation, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of buildings, facilities, mechanical equipment, street signs, irrigation systems and other property of a similar nature within the assigned division. Currently, one full-time vacancy exists for Building & Facilities Mechanic I in the Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department. The list established as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy as well as subsequent full-time and temporary vacancies that occur during the life of the list. The Building & Facilities Mechanic I classification is distinguished from the Building & Facilities Mechanic II in that this classification performs semi-skilled work. The Building & Facilities Mechanic II classification is a journey-level/leadworker working classification. Incumbents are represented by the I.B.E.W. Maintenance bargaining unit.

Requirements

• Knowledge of all appropriate City, State and Cal/OSHA standards, policies, and regulations relating to construction maintenance and repair.
• Employees assigned to the Airports Division shall have knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations regarding safety, communications, FAA radio controlled ground movement on airfield operations area, and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security regulations.
• Employees shall be required to complete Airport ground vehicle operator training course and pass written and practical tests.
• Ability to interact effectively with the public, employees and tenants.
• Background of apprenticeship and experience in related fields must be sufficient to provide the employee the ability to perform all required duties with skill, efficiency, and safety.
• Those assigned to the Airports Division will have the ability to operate equipment such as two-axle trucks, scissor lift, brush chipper, and tractor/mower.
• Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying; typical education would include a high school diploma, or equivalent.
• Typical experience would include a journey level of skill in one of the crafts listed above and be reasonably proficient in performing routine tasks in the other crafts.
• Three years relevant experience in craft or building maintenance.
• Possession of the appropriate California driver's license, or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment.
• Must be able to enter and work in confined spaces, participate in the Confined Space Program, and perform confined space rescue if needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, painting, cement work, masonry, gas and electric welding, and custodial related to buildings, facilities, grounds, mechanical equipment, street signs, sprinkler systems and other property of a similar nature.
• Operate City vehicles and equipment, including hydraulic lift truck (bucket truck), forklift and tractors (farm type).
• May be required to direct the work of other personnel.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• When assigned to Airports Division: Perform installation, construction, maintenance and repair of buildings, hangars, grounds, mechanical equipment, building lighting systems, street signs, irrigation systems, runway, taxi-way, and aircraft parking area surfaces to include paint striping, airfield lighting systems and tie-down ropes/chains in accordance with Part 139 Regulations.
• When assigned to Airports Division: Perform maintenance and repair of airport buildings, and perimeter security fencing as necessary; respond to numerous tenant problems and complaints.
• When assigned to Airports Division: Perform installation and maintenance of landscaped areas at the two City owned airports.
• When assigned to Solid Waste Division: Repair solid waste containers and drop boxes, including the repair and maintenance of power operated compactors.
• When assigned to Solid Waste Division: Assist with major repairs and perform routine maintenance work on hydraulic and electrically operated stationary equipment, such as a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) and a knuckle boom crane, as necessary.

What This Job Offers

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