Building Maintenance Specialist

City of Riverside•Riverside, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Riverside, General Services, is hiring a Building Maintenance Specialist for the Building Maintenance Division. The position performs maintenance and construction services at City properties, facilities, equipment, and structures. The specialist handles general common-area maintenance, repairs, and minor capital improvement projects, taking responsibility for assigned work areas. The role requires commercial maintenance and construction experience, general working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, irrigation, and standard construction and maintenance safety practices, as well as effective communication with the public, customers, and City staff. Duties may vary according to assignment and complexity.

Requirements

High school graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED).
Three years of experience in a skilled building maintenance trade involving a variety of maintenance and repair tasks; additional experience in one or more other trades is preferred.
Completion of a recognized apprenticeship or certification from a recognized vocational training institute may substitute for one year of required experience.
Possession of a Class C California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
May be required to possess, or be able to obtain, an appropriate valid California Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator’s License based on operational needs and assigned duties.

Nice To Haves

Experience locating and repairing defects in electrical circuits and equipment in multi-story facilities or other commercial settings.
Facilities maintenance experience, general building repair experience, and knowledge of preventive maintenance systems and practices for commercial facilities.

Responsibilities

Maintain, repair, and service City buildings using carpentry, painting, mechanical, electrical, and other specialized maintenance skills.
Perform rough and finish carpentry, including framing walls and partitions; installing wallboard, paneling, windows, doors, hardware, and floor coverings; repairing roofs; and building or repairing cabinets, shelves, and similar furniture.
Install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems, fixtures, valves, and piping, and maintain decorative fountains, sprinkler systems, and swimming pool equipment.
Prepare surfaces and apply paints and stains to buildings, fixtures, machinery, electrical equipment, and structures; refinish furniture.
Maintain, repair, and evaluate pumps, air compressors, pneumatic tools, air handling units, fans, cooling towers, heating boilers, and related mechanical equipment.
Perform minor maintenance and repairs on small office machines and change air-conditioning filters.
Perform other building and facilities maintenance, including concrete work, plaster patching, and glazing; assist with building moves and setups, and move and arrange furniture and shelving.
Assist, support, and collaborate on journey-level electrical installation and repair work; perform minor electrical maintenance such as changing lights, fixtures, fluorescent ballasts, and switches.
Assist employees in their specialty areas and guide assigned helpers.
Assist with preventive maintenance of refrigeration, air-conditioning, and heating equipment; diagnose, replace, and repair appropriate devices and equipment.
Perform periodic major equipment overhauls to maintain operating efficiency.
Analyze and troubleshoot building systems, including alarm, plumbing, lighting control, network connectivity, data, phone, furniture systems, and air conditioning; adjust thermostats and other controls and instruct office personnel in proper equipment and system settings.
Maintain records of maintenance work and inspections.
Perform general cleanup and custodial duties as necessary for building maintenance and safety.
Work overtime as required, respond to building maintenance emergencies, and participate in on-call assignments as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.