Facilities Maintenance Mechanic

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California•Riverside, CA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking a professional Facility Maintenance Mechanic responsible for facility troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair, including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and locksmithing. This role involves performing general facility inspections, assembling and installing office furniture, cubicle partitions, and relocating office contents. The position also includes assisting with special event setup and breakdown, such as tables, chairs, and room dividers. The job requires the ability to regularly lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds, with intermittent need to manage materials up to 100 pounds, and safely push, pull, turn, and position parts and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance. Responsibilities include responding to work order requests using MSOffice and Share Drive, performing facility inspections, and using judgment to interpret and adapt guidelines for specific cases. The work involves treating a variety of conventional problems in conformance with established criteria.

Requirements

High school diploma or a High School Equivalency Certificate and six years of relevant experience.
Relevant experience includes: Maintenance and Repairs, Plumbing, Carpentry, Mechanical, Drywall, and Electrical.
Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.
Lead Worker Certification
Respirator Certification
Forklift Certifications
Manlift Certifications
Ability to regularly lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Intermittent need to manage materials and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.
Safely push, pull, turn, and position parts, assemblies, equipment, and tools weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).

Responsibilities

Performs general facility basic troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair including carpentry, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and locksmithing.
Performance required periodic facility safety and regulatory inspections.
Prepares appropriate forms and/or purchases equipment, parts, and tools.
Responds, initiates, and tracks daily Facility ticket requests.
Assembles and installs office furniture, office equipment, electrical and communication components, and hangs pictures and office boards.
Fabricates and installs seismic bracing and other miscellaneous materials as needed.
Performs special events setup and breakdown including tables, chairs, room dividers, extension cords, sound system equipment, and other aesthetic components for large and small events.
Inspect and verify emergency supplies and first aid equipment.
Transports supplies, parts, and equipment.
Ensures proper use of tools and assigned machinery.
Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with building and vendors.
Keep stock of inventory
Collect and prepare e-waste for pick-up.
Documents work performance and materials procurement as directed, using MSOffice and a workorder system.
Assigned operational tasks may be typically expected of a facility maintenance professional.
Employees in this position may be required to work off-shift hours and/or stand-by service to address operational needs and emergencies as required.
Performs other related Facility Maintenance Mechanic job duties as required.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.
Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
Tuition reimbursement
Training and advancement opportunities
Excellent working environment
Public transportation reimbursements
Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis
On-site fitness center