Facilities Maintenance and Building Inspector

City of Canyon Lake • Canyon Lake, CA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under general direction of the City Manager or designee, performs a variety of technical, administrative, coordination, inspection, and hands-on maintenance duties related to City facilities, including City Hall and City-owned commercial buildings. This role oversees tenant occupancy, lease compliance, facility operations, maintenance, repair, and capital improvement projects. It also involves performing routine building inspections, supporting the Building & Safety Division, and enforcing compliance with applicable building codes, regulations, and ordinances. The position works with developers, architects, contractors, tenants, and the public to maintain code and operational requirements, provides support to the Building Official, and serves as a backup in their absence for administrative and coordination functions. The role requires operating a computer.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent; supplemental coursework in public administration, facilities management, construction management, building trades, building inspection, engineering, architecture, or a related field is desirable.
• Three years of increasingly responsible experience in facilities coordination, property management, building services, construction, building inspection, skilled trades, or a related field.
• Public sector experience is desirable.
• Experience in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a skilled craft in the construction industry is highly desirable.
• Possession of a valid State of California Driver’s License, Class C.
• International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Building Inspector, Residential Building Inspector, Combination Inspector, or the ability to obtain certification within 12 months, is required.
• Principles and practices of facilities maintenance, repair, and building operations.
• Basic building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, structural, roofing, and life safety systems.
• Property and lease management principles and practices.
• Operations, services, and activities of a municipal building inspection and code enforcement program.
• Laws, ordinances, and codes regulating building construction, zoning, accessibility, fire prevention, occupancy, and public safety.
• Basic methods and techniques of building inspection, plan review, permit processing, and construction documentation.
• Pertinent codes and ordinances related to building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, accessibility, energy, and related building requirements.
• Building safety, fire prevention techniques, occupational hazards, and standard safety practices.
• Contract administration, vendor coordination, project scheduling, and contractor oversight.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping, technical report preparation, and public counter service.
• Modern office methods, practices, procedures, and equipment including computers, permit tracking systems, word processing, spreadsheet, and records management applications.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local codes, laws, regulations, and City policies.
• Coordinate, perform, and oversee multiple maintenance, repair, inspection, tenant, and construction-related assignments simultaneously.
• Perform skilled and semi-skilled facility maintenance and repair work safely and effectively.
• Read and interpret building plans, specifications, construction drawings, contracts, lease agreements, codes, and regulations.
• Inspect buildings, structures, tenant spaces, and construction sites to identify safety concerns, maintenance needs, code violations, and compliance issues.
• Interpret, explain, and enforce applicable building codes, ordinances, regulations, lease provisions, contracts, and City policies.
• Prepare clear and concise technical reports, inspection records, notices, correspondence, and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate records and files related to facilities, leases, permits, inspections, projects, and vendor contracts.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with tenants, contractors, developers, City staff, regulatory agencies, and the public.
• Identify and resolve facility, tenant, permit, inspection, and customer service issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Operate a computer and relevant software systems, including permit tracking, scheduling, word processing, spreadsheet, and records systems.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound judgment and accountability.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communication with others.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading, writing, inspecting, and operating assigned equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Supplemental coursework in public administration, facilities management, construction management, building trades, building inspection, engineering, architecture, or a related field is desirable.
• Public sector experience is desirable.
• Experience in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a skilled craft in the construction industry is highly desirable.
• Additional certifications related to facilities maintenance, safety, construction, or building trades are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, perform, and oversee maintenance, repair, and upkeep of City facilities, including City Hall and City-owned commercial buildings; schedule and monitor vendor and contractor work; ensures facilities are safe, functional, clean, and well-maintained.
• Perform hands-on repairs and semi-skilled maintenance work involving basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, fixture replacement, minor equipment repair, HVAC coordination, general building systems, and other facility-related needs within the scope of training and certification.
• Administer and monitor commercial leases; tracks lease terms, rent schedules, renewals, insurance requirements, and compliance obligations; serves as liaison between the City and tenants; responds to tenant inquiries and resolves issues.
• Conduct routine inspections of City-owned buildings and tenant spaces to ensure compliance with lease agreements, safety standards, applicable regulations, and City maintenance expectations.
• Coordinate tenant improvements, maintenance requests, and space modifications; works collaboratively with contractors, vendors, and tenants to ensure compliance with City requirements, approved plans, and applicable codes.
• Perform routine duties in support of the Building & Safety Division operations and activities; inspect buildings and structures as assigned to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, plans, specifications, and regulations.
• Examine plans and specifications for new construction, additions, alterations, and tenant improvements to determine compliance with applicable building and construction codes, ordinances, and regulations within assigned authority.
• Inspect foundations, concrete, framing, plastering, plumbing, electrical installations, mechanical systems, accessibility features, occupancy-related improvements, and a variety of other routine and complex building system elements.
• Confer with architects, contractors, builders, developers, tenants, and the general public in the field and office; perform counter service duties; explain and interpret building requirements, restrictions, permit procedures, inspection requirements, and City facility standards.
• Enforce compliance with building ordinances, codes, regulations, and approved plans; identify and assist in resolving cases of illegal construction, unsafe conditions, and work performed without required permits.
• Issue construction and occupancy permits as assigned; coordinate inspection scheduling; participate in final inspection certifications and occupancy approvals within assigned authority and under the direction of the Building Official.
• Coordinate inspection activities with the Fire Department and other regulatory agencies; support enforcement of applicable fire, life safety, accessibility, and building safety requirements.
• Provide administrative and technical support to the Building Official; assists with permit tracking, application intake, plan routing, inspection coordination, public inquiries, records management, and related Building & Safety Division functions.
• Maintain records related to facilities, leases, maintenance activities, vendor contracts, permits, inspections, plan check activities, and findings; prepare reports, notices, correspondence, and memoranda as requested.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of facility-related budgets, including maintenance, repairs, tenant improvements, contract services, and capital improvement projects.
• Research, gather data, and prepare reports, memoranda, and recommendations related to facility operations, property management, building methods, code requirements, inspection findings, and operational improvements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and City policies related to facilities, property management, building inspection, public safety, and municipal operations.
• Administer and coordinate the City’s residential rental inspection program, including scheduling and conducting inspections, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and regulations, maintaining records, and communicating findings and corrective actions to property owners and tenants.
• Performs related duties and functions as assigned.
• Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Benefits

• The City of Canyon Lake is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state and local laws.

What This Job Offers

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