Facilities Maintenance Specialist

Mcfarland City•City of McFarland, CA

2d•$53,395 - $68,349•Onsite

About The Position

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform skilled and semi-skilled general construction work in the maintenance, installation, replacement and repair of various municipal buildings, facilities, and structures.

Requirements

Principles, practices, and procedures used in carpentry and facility maintenance and repair work.
Tools and equipment necessary for efficient and effective work performance.
Repair and preventative maintenance practices.
Methods and techniques used in estimating time and materials for assigned projects.
Basic building code requirements.
Customer service techniques and principles.
Safe work practices.
Perform a variety of facility maintenance crafts including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, appliance, and minor HVAC repairs.
Work with independence and make decisions relative to work methods, tools, and materials.
Understand and interpret oral and written directions including construction drawings, plans, blueprints, and assembly instructions.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Read and work from blueprints, drawings, and work orders.
Prepare and maintain records, reports, and work estimates.
Use and care for tools and equipment used in maintenance work.
Estimate necessary materials and supplies with a reasonable degree of accuracy.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.
Three years increasingly responsible work experience in facility maintenance, carpentry, painting, plumbing or related field.
High school graduation or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Additional vocational training or coursework in skilled trades desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance duties on City facilities, structures, and equipment, including performing carpentry, painting and paint shop, plumbing, electrical, and masonry work.
Perform a full range of carpentry work including structural fabrication, installation, repair and maintenance tasks; design, construct, repair and install wood, countertops and cabinets.
Install, repair and replace walls, flooring, ceilings and roofing on municipal buildings.
Prepare surfaces for painting; mix and match paint; stain and paint structures and facilities as necessary.
Perform routine plumbing and maintenance repairs such as unstopping toilets, sinks, or urinals; fixing water leaks, and repairing water and toilet valves.
Troubleshoot or repair problems with electrical wiring, circuits, circuit breakers and light fixtures.
Repair damaged plaster and concrete surfaces; lay bricks and tile; mix, pour and form concrete.
Repair and replace doors, doorknobs, or locks, and repair door closures.
Move and/or assemble furniture or equipment.
Coordinate projects and oversee contractors performing work in City buildings and/or facilities.
Assist or oversee contractors performing work in City buildings or facilities.
Perform emergency repairs on City facilities and equipment as required.
Fabricate and install wood signs and picture frames.
Use and operate hand and power tools and equipment including table saws, drills, planers, routers and sanders.
Lead and assist others in a variety of maintenance and repair work.
Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and associated costs.
Clean and maintain the work facility and tool inventory.
Make routine and emergency purchases as authorized and required.
Clean up debris from parking lots, walkways, ditches, alleys, streets, beach areas, and storm drains using appropriate equipment.
Regularly and predictably attend work.
Perform other duties as assigned.