General Maintenance Craftsworker

Santa Clara County Fire Department•SCCFD Headquarters, CA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Santa Clara County Fire Department is seeking a General Maintenance Craftsworker to join our Support Services Division. In this role, you will work alongside a close-knit team to perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance tasks across Department structures, equipment, and grounds. The ideal candidate is a motivated, adaptable, and hardworking professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational skills, excellent customer service, and a collaborative mindset are key to succeeding in this role.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalency, and journey-level experience of at least four (4) years of full-time experience in one or more of the primary building trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical (HVAC/R), general contracting, building construction and maintenance, general residential and/or commercial remodeling.
Knowledge of techniques, materials tools and equipment used in the carpentry, plumbing, electrical and other building trades.
Knowledge of basic principles, techniques and tools used in the repair of sprinkler systems.
Knowledge of safe work practices in compliance with the California Occupational Safety and Health standards (Cal/OSHA).
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Ability to effectively utilize a variety of building trades skills.
Ability to operate tools and equipment safely.
Ability to work independently, exercise judgement to manage time appropriately and minimize distractions.
Ability to accurately interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches, and make accurate estimates of job time and materials.
Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal directions.
Ability to perform frequent moderate to heavy physical labor.
Ability to perform facility system inspections, calibrate equipment, diagnose problems.
Ability to maintain work records such as organizing work orders, prioritizing, filing and general recordkeeping.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to ascend ladders up to 24 feet carrying tools and materials, where the ladder has a weight limitation of 350 pounds.
Ability to service and repair automatic door sensors.
Ability to maintain a safe driving record.
Possession of a valid, appropriate state of California driver’s license.
Upon hire, must have personal hand tools suitable for the performance of duties.
Must be able to lift at least 80 pounds without assistance.
Manual dexterity; clear, understandable speech; and visual and hearing acuity are required.
The candidate must complete and pass a Live Scan fingerprint, background check, and complete a medical examination.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled building maintenance tasks involving cabinetmaking, rough and finished carpentry, plumbing, painting, low voltage electrical work, mechanical systems (HVAC/R), concrete work and sheet metal work.
Perform semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance of Department grounds. These tasks may include the repair and maintenance of equipment such as irrigation systems, waterproofing, and drainage.
Operate a variety of hand and power tools in connection with the performance of work.
Fabricate and frame wood or metal parts, fixtures or components as necessary.
Bend conduit as needed; pull wire.
Determine type and quantity of materials needed for jobs, develop cost estimates for labor and materials, and order materials in accordance with established procedures.
Review vendor and contractor bid estimates.
Research trade publications and original equipment manufacturer manuals to assist in the diagnosis of the problem and determining remedy.
Consult with suppliers and manufacturer representatives as necessary.
Operate light equipment such as single-axle trucks and scissor lifts in the performance of work.
Maintain job records by organizing work orders, prioritizing, filing and general recordkeeping.
Update status of work requests online within the work order management information system.
Operate a computer with the knowledge and ability to use basic software programs such as Microsoft Excel and Word.
May provide limited work direction to other Department personnel.
Perform other related work as assigned.