Lead Facility Maintenance Technician (PD)

City of Rialto•Rialto, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This job posting will close upon receipt of 100 completed applications. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as this posting may be removed before the advertised closing date. This recruitment will be used to fill a vacancy in the Police Department. All appointments to this position are subject to the successful completion of an in-depth background investigation conducted by the Rialto Police Department. The Lead Facility Maintenance Technician leads, oversees, and participates in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for maintaining City buildings and facilities. This role involves performing a variety of skilled building trade duties, including installing telephones, electrical work, air conditioning repair, installing computer lines, roof repair, light fixture repair, painting, and plumbing work. This is the advanced journey level class in the Facilities Maintenance Technician series, distinguished by the level of responsibility and complexity of duties, including overseeing contracted services and providing lead direction and training to lower-level technical staff.

Requirements

Three years of skilled facilities maintenance experience.
High School diploma or equivalent supplemented by specialized training in the plumbing, electrical or other building trades or a closely related field.
Possession of a State of California driver's license.
Knowledge of operations, services and activities of a comprehensive building maintenance program.
Knowledge of principles of lead supervision and training.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of performing skilled building maintenance work including carpentry, plumbing and minor electrical duties.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of maintaining telephone equipment.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of maintaining swimming pools.
Knowledge of applicable building codes and ordinances.
Knowledge of mathematical principles.
Knowledge of operational characteristics of building maintenance equipment and tools.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations.
Ability to lead, organize and review the work of staff.
Ability to independently perform the most difficult facilities maintenance work.
Ability to interpret, explain and enforce department policies and procedures.
Ability to operate a variety of facility maintenance equipment in a safe and effective manner.
Ability to estimate time and material requirements of specific projects.
Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints.
Ability to inspect job sites and ensure jobs are completed properly.
Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.
Ability to maintain records and files.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Refrigerant certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

Leads, plans, trains and reviews the work of staff responsible for maintaining City buildings and facilities; performs a variety of skilled building trade duties including installing telephones, electrical work, carpentry, air conditioning repair, installing computer lines, roof repair, light fixture repair, painting and plumbing work.
Plans, directs and participates in responding to any building maintenance malfunctions; oversees repair activities.
Trains assigned employees in their areas of work including methods, procedures and techniques of telephones, electrical work, air conditioning repair, installing computer lines, roof repair, light fixture repair, painting and plumbing work.
Verifies the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
Inspects and monitors job sites for properly completed work; diagnoses more difficult maintenance problems and contact necessary personnel.
Repairs and maintains a variety of heating, venting and air conditioning systems as assigned; replaces heating, venting and air conditioning system components as needed.
Repairs and maintains swimming pools and spas; maintains proper pH and chlorine levels according to safety requirements; orders, receives and stores chemicals; replaces pumps, heaters, lighting, chemical feeders and related components.
Repairs, maintains and installs telephone system equipment and components including switching gear and line routing; maintains computer wiring including fax modems and personal computer wiring and phone lines; programs and updates voice mail components.
Performs electrical repairs such as replacement of wall receptacles, cords, light fixtures and fuses; troubleshoot electrical problems; installs new electrical services including building, modular systems, and parking lot electrical systems; repairs and maintains lighting of athletic fields.
Meets with contractors at job sites to explain needed repairs; assists in repairs as necessary; informs supervisor of contract work performed; ensures contractor compliance with City standards and contract obligations.
Reviews blueprints, drawings and specifications for work to be performed; ensures completed work conforms to project plans and specifications.
Estimates time, materials and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisition materials as required; maintains records on materials, equipment and work projects.
Ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.