Facilities Maintenance Worker I

City of San Dimas•San Dimas, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks involved in the maintenance, limited construction, or repair of City buildings, facilities and equipment to ensure proper and safe operation. This role performs a range of facilities maintenance functions involving electrical, plumbing, irrigation, carpentry, drywall, painting, concrete, welding, and roofing work.

Requirements

Knowledge of the materials, tools and methods used in general building repair and maintenance, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, painting, concrete, welding and roofing repairs for different types of structures; and safe work practices.
Ability to perform safe use and care of hand and/or power tools.
Ability to perform light and finish carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, and mechanical repair work.
Ability to read blueprints.
Ability to work safely, and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
Graduation from high school or equivalent is required.
Three or more years of general repair and maintenance experience in one or more of the building trades is required.
Valid Class C California driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and proof of insurance in compliance with the City’s Vehicle Insurance Policy standards may be required depending upon the position assignment.

Nice To Haves

Supplemented by course work and training in construction technology.
Certification in Public Works trades are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Conducts regular safety inspections to ensure all buildings, restrooms, and facilities are in safe, clean, and operating order.
Diagnoses, repairs, and maintains electrical equipment; installs and repairs electrical wiring and lighting circuits in connection with the repair or alteration of buildings, equipment, and facilities; troubleshoots electrical malfunctions making necessary repairs; replaces ballasts, fluorescent tubes, and bulbs.
Performs rough in, top out, and finish plumbing and irrigation repairs to replace broken faucets and pipes; cleans plugged drains; performs routine maintenance on rpa valves, fittings, and other fixtures; installs new plumbing fixtures and welds and fabricates new pipes and supports.
Builds cabinets and shelves; performs limited structural and finish carpentry; hangs doors; finishes wood and repairs a variety of wooden objects; performs lock and window repairs and concrete and tile, and installs doors and glass.
Prepares surfaces for painting of interior and exterior walls; applies paint, varnish, shellac, enamel or other protective finishes; removes graffiti.
Performs a variety of custodial duties in maintaining park structures, benches and other public facilities including cleaning restroom fixtures and replenishing restroom supplies; cleans roof and roof drains; disposes waste and cleaning waste receptacles and washes windows.
Performs swimming pool maintenance and repair including pool filter plants, chlorinators, valves, gauges, meters, and heaters.
Maintains heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment and performs limited air conditioning repair.
Moves, arranges and sets up furniture and equipment for special events and meetings.
Prepares daily activity reports.
Serves on call to respond to emergency situations and maintenance needs and may work extended hours on weekdays, work nights, and weekends.