Facilities Maintenance Engineer I/Ii/Iii

City of Manteca•Manteca, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment may close early once a sufficient amount of applications have been received. This position exists at three levels: I (Entry Level), II (Journey Level), and III (Independent Level). All levels involve performing a variety of skilled duties in the construction, maintenance, and repair of assigned facilities, utilities, and equipment, including tasks in electrical work, HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, locksmithing, and painting. The higher levels involve more independent work, diagnostics, programming of HVAC DDC control systems, and mentoring entry-level personnel.

Requirements

Graduation from high school supplemented by completion of an approved apprenticeship program and/or two years increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance and/or construction trades (Level I).
Graduation from high school supplemented by completion of an approved apprenticeship program and/or three years increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance and construction related trades, including two full years of continuous service performing satisfactory or better at the Tech I level (Level II).
Graduation from high school supplemented by completion of an approved apprenticeship program and three years increasingly responsible experience working at the journey level in the Maintenance, HVAC and construction related trades, including but not limited to satisfactory performance throughout the Building Maintenance Tech series (Level III).
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, terminology, and equipment used in the building maintenance trades including electrical work, HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, locksmithing, and painting.
Knowledge of proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies.
Knowledge of the requirements of maintaining facilities, utilities, and equipment in good repair.
Knowledge of the operation of a wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment.
Knowledge of pneumatic and electrical control systems.
Knowledge of shop math applicable to the building trades.
Knowledge of applicable building codes, ordinances, fire regulations, and safety precautions.
Knowledge of basic welding and soldering equipment and techniques.
Knowledge of technical aspects of the building maintenance trades.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures.
Knowledge of record-keeping techniques.
Knowledge of oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of proper lifting techniques.
Ability to perform a variety of skilled duties in the construction, maintenance, and repair of assigned facilities, utilities, and equipment.
Ability to operate a wide variety of hand and power tools, computers, software applications, and equipment related to the building maintenance and construction trades.
Ability to interpret, apply, and explain applicable building codes, ordinances, fire regulations, and safety precautions.
Ability to plan and lay out electrical work.
Ability to work from sketches, diagrams, blueprints, plans, and specifications.
Ability to perform a variety of welding and metal fabrication duties as directed.
Ability to work independently with little direction.
Ability to estimate material and supply needs.
Ability to observe health and safety regulations.
Ability to maintain records related to work performed.
Ability to erect and work from platforms, scaffolding, and ladders.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to work cooperatively with others.
Ability to perform heavy physical labor.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of tools and equipment.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Seeing to perform maintenance duties.
Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling heavy objects as assigned by the position.
Walking over rough or uneven surfaces.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally.
Bending at the waist, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
Climbing ladders and working from heights.
Standing for extended periods of time.

Nice To Haves

To flex from a "I" to the "II" position, employees shall complete a minimum of two full years of continuous service performing satisfactory or better at the Tech I level.
While working at the Tech II level the employee shall acquire and maintain EPA certification as required by 40 CFR part 82, subpart F.
Knowledge of Energy Conservation, Alternative energies (Level III).
Knowledge of Invensys Building Control Systems, Workplace Pro and Workplace Tech Software operations and applications (Level III).
Working in and around High lift equipment (Level III).
Working in a cramped or restrictive work chamber (Level III).
Working around and with machinery having moving parts (Level III).
Working at extreme heights (Level III).
Exposure to excessive noise (Level III).

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of skilled duties in the construction, maintenance, and repair of assigned facilities, utilities, and equipment, including tasks in electrical work, HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, locksmithing, and painting.
Assist with compliance of applicable laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Interpret plans, diagrams, blueprints, sketches, and specifications.
Estimate time, material, and equipment needs for assigned projects.
Order, receive, and maintain inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment.
Inspect, repair, install, test, service, and maintain electrical systems, including Emergency Generators, Photovoltaic Systems, conduits and wiring, light and power circuits, motors, appliances, generators, transformers, controls, lighting fixtures, fuses, receptacles, distribution panels, and switch gear.
Trace wiring, perform diagnostic tests on system components, and replace defective components.
Install, service, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems and equipment, including control technologies, compressors, circuit boards, relays, motors, drives, belts, electrical contractors, clocks, valves, switches, heat exchangers, and a variety of other devices.
Diagnose and determine repair needs for HVAC systems.
Construct, alter, repair, and inspect structures including cabinets, shelves, partitions, counters, doors, paneling, window frames, walls, and a variety of special fixtures.
Install drywall and insulation; prepare moldings and perform finishing work.
Perform a variety of skilled plumbing duties in the installation, maintenance, and repair of faucets, drinking fountains, toilets, urinals, sinks, pipes, valves, pumps, heaters, boilers, and other fittings and fixtures.
Cut and thread piping; solder piping and fittings; inspect and repair leaks, obstructions, and general system failures.
Operate a variety of maintenance tools and equipment including power saws, jointers, drills, nail guns, sanders, sprayers, metal cutters, compressors, testers, meters, planers, and various other hand and power tools.
Maintain tools and equipment in proper working condition.
Drive a City vehicle to conduct work.
Install, repair, and maintain locks and related parts; cut keys and re-key locks; re-pin new and existing locks; repair padlocks and locksets.
Perform a variety of welding and metal fabrication duties as directed.
Prepare surfaces for painting; apply a variety of surface coatings such as paint, stain, varnish, enamel, lacquer, or other protective or decorative finishes.
Operate a brush, roller, or spray equipment to apply a variety of surface coverings to various surfaces.
Communicate with City personnel and various outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities, and resolve issues or concerns.
Maintain a variety of records related to assigned activities.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Mentor entry-level personnel in all trades (Level III).
Be proficient in the diagnostics and repairs as well as the programming of HVAC DDC control systems, including a full understanding of LonMark & LonWorks MicroNet and BacNet Control technologies (Level III).
Be proficient with Invensys Building Control Systems, Workplace Pro and Workplace Tech Software operations (Level III).