Facilities Technician B

San Joaquin Regional Transit District • Stockton, CA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, Facilities Technician B performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties in the maintenance, repair, and servicing of buildings, facilities, operating equipment, electrical, and mechanical systems. This role handles simple and difficult projects, including those that are non-routine and non-recurring. The Facilities Technician B may also perform duties typically assigned to a Facilities Technician C or Utility Worker, or assist a Facilities Technician A. The shift schedule is subject to change based on the requirements of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Facilities Technician B will perform tasks related to facilities, bus stops, equipment, or systems including, but not limited to, electrical and cabling systems, lighting systems, alarm/security systems, heating/air conditioning systems (HVAC), building/shop equipment, and bus stop shelters. Typical assignments may include electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, painting, data/communications cabling, lock repair, and welding. Some assignments involve operating light and medium-duty motorized vehicles and related equipment.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Three (3) years of skilled experience performing duties equivalent to those of a Facilities Technician.
• Certificate/Diploma from an accredited College or University in a Facilities Maintenance course.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Possess a valid California Class C driver's license.
• Ability to obtain a forklift license.
• Ability to obtain Environmental Protection Agency Freon handling certification.
• Ability to obtain other licenses or certificates mandated by law.
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in construction and/or mechanical electrical trades.
• Knowledge of rough and finish carpentry, cabinetry, and wood finishing.
• Knowledge of fresh water and waste water supply and drainage plumbing using galvanized, copper, and PVC pipe, including HVAC maintenance.
• Knowledge of concrete work, surface patching, and brick and masonry repair.
• Knowledge of surface preparation and application of paints for different internal and external surfaces.
• Basic knowledge of the operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand, power, and shop tools and equipment common to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and related building trades.
• Basic knowledge of shop mathematics.
• Knowledge of safe work methods and safety regulations.
• Ability to operate and maintain specialized tools used in HVAC, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, and related building trades.
• Ability to measure and calculate angles, lengths, and volumes.
• Ability to design, layout, and prepare basic sketches for building and related construction jobs.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, specifications, drawings, and blueprints.
• Ability to estimate necessary materials and equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to prepare basic records and reports.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Regularly required to sit; talk; hear, in person and by telephone, and hear equipment warnings and enunciators; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and move heavier loads with the assistance of equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, drawings and specifications; analyze and solve problems; use shop math and mathematical reasoning; work under deadlines with interruptions; and interact with District managers, employees, contractors, vendors and others.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a public transit agency or governmental setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and servicing of buildings, facilities, operating equipment, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Handle simple and difficult projects, including non-routine and non-recurring tasks.
• Perform tasks related to facilities, bus stops, equipment, or systems including electrical and cabling systems, lighting systems, alarm/security systems, HVAC, building/shop equipment, and bus stop shelters.
• Engage in electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, painting, data/communications cabling, lock repair, and welding tasks.
• Operate light and medium-duty motorized vehicles and related equipment for some assignments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental insurance package for all full-time employees and their dependents.
• $20,000 life insurance for all full-time employees.
• Three (3) to twelve (12) days of sick leave per year depending on length of service for full-time employees, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• One (1) week to six (6) weeks of vacation depending on classification level and length of service for full-time employees, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Retirement covered under the provisions of the new Public Employees Pension Reform Act (PEPRA).

What This Job Offers

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