Facilities Maintenance Worker

City of Ventura • Ventura, CA

17h • $27 - $36

About The Position

The City of Ventura is seeking a motivated Facilities Maintenance Worker to join our team. Under general supervision, this position performs a wide range of skilled and semi-skilled construction, installation, maintenance, and repair work on municipal buildings and equipment, Incumbents may be required to work standby on a rotational basis and respond to callbacks within a designated timeframe, as operational needs require. Standby assignments are made at the discretion of the Division Head.

Requirements

• Facilities Maintenance Worker I Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by a specialized apprenticeship or trade school education in facilities construction and maintenance, and a minimum of two (2) years of facilities maintenance and construction experience. Experience should include work with a broad range of building systems, components, and related equipment.
• Facilities Maintenance Worker II Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by a specialized apprenticeship or trade school education in facilities construction and maintenance, and at least eighteen (18) months of experience performing duties comparable to a Facilities Maintenance Worker I with the City of Ventura, or approximately three and one-half (3.5) years of directly related maintenance and construction experience.
• Depending on assignment, possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license is required.

Nice To Haves

• Building Operator Certification at the time of application is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Electrical Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems, wiring, lighting, controls, motors, and related equipment. Perform system modifications and assist in training less experienced staff.
• Carpentry Repair and construct doors, windows, floors, roofs, walls, cabinets, countertops, and other fixtures. Install flooring materials and operate standard woodworking tools and equipment. . Assist with training less experienced staff.
• Painting Prepare surfaces and apply paint or finishes to buildings, fixtures, and equipment.
• Plumbing Install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems, fixtures, pumps, and water heaters. Clear drains and inspect related heating and ventilation components.
• HVAC Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting of HVAC systems; adjust controls and coordinate with vendors as needed.
• General Maintenance Purchase materials and complete work orders and documentation. Operate a computerized maintenance management system. Perform preventive maintenance, maintain tools and equipment, and inspect facilities. Move and set up furniture, perform basic locksmith duties, open and secure facilities, and lead assigned temporary helpers. Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Strong support for professional development
• Vacation & Holiday Compensation
• Deferred Compensation
• CalPERS Retirement
• Tuition Reimbursement & Bilingual Pay Eligibility as a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer

What This Job Offers

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