Building Maintenance Mechanic

City of Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Berkeley, California is a small city with a big reputation. At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water, Berkeley is famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement, scientific exploration, free speech, and the arts, and home to over 50 parks, a top-ranked university, and the largest public marina in the San Francisco Bay. The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Building Maintenance Mechanic! The current vacancy is within the Public Works Department. In this role, you will perform plumbing, carpentry, remodeling, painting, and a variety of other craft or building trades through the maintenance and repair of City buildings and facilities. Typical duties include installing and repairing piping, lavatory fixtures and HVAC units; preparing sketches for construction and modifications; and operating a variety of hand, power and shop tools. The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies in the Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Department or Berkeley Public Library.

Requirements

• Equivalent to graduation from high school and four (4) years experience in commercial building maintenance work, which includes substantial carpentry and plumbing duties; or completion of a state approved construction or building trade apprenticeship program.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Sufficient strength and stamina to lift and carry objects weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Willingness to work evening and weekend shifts.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Willingness to work with exposure to unpleasant and potentially hazardous substances.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of HVAC or Playground Safety Inspector certificate is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform plumbing, carpentry, remodeling, painting, and a variety of other craft or building trades through the maintenance and repair of City buildings and facilities.
• Install and repair piping, lavatory fixtures and HVAC units.
• Prepare sketches for construction and modifications.
• Operate a variety of hand, power and shop tools.

What This Job Offers

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