Lead Maintenance Technician (Community Services)

City of Escondido•Escondido, CA

About The Position

The City of Escondido’s Community Services Department/Recreation Division is hiring a Lead Maintenance Technician. Under direction, this advanced journey-level classification performs complex, specialized construction, repair, plumbing, and maintenance work on City parks, streets, buildings, and related facilities. Duties may include maintaining and repairing irrigation systems; installing, maintaining, and servicing fixtures and equipment; operating construction and maintenance equipment; and preparing related records and reports. Assignments are made to specific functional areas and may overlap based on operational needs and staffing levels. The Lead Maintenance Technician performs specialized duties overseeing specific areas of responsibility, provides lead supervision and training to lower-level maintenance personnel, and supplies administrative support for assigned tasks. In the building maintenance/plumber assignment, the role includes plumbing and related craftwork; maintaining and repairing piping, fixtures, pumps, heating systems, and boilers; troubleshooting systems; planning preventive maintenance and craft assignments; estimating and obtaining materials; and supporting and inspecting contract work. The City is a diverse community in North San Diego County. Applicants are subject to fingerprint and background investigation. A pre-employment medical examination is required after a conditional offer; safety-sensitive positions include drug screening, and DOT-regulated positions are subject to DOT testing requirements. The City participates in E-Verify and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade.
Three years of full-time-equivalent, increasingly responsible maintenance and repair experience in the assigned program area.
Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license.
Ability to lead, organize, train, review, and participate in crew work involving skilled and semi-skilled construction, repair, maintenance, or landscape tasks.
Ability to perform difficult skilled tasks in the assigned craft and to maintain and repair a variety of tools and equipment.
Ability to follow oral instructions and read, interpret, follow, and explain written instructions, plans, blueprints, maps, sketches, and equipment manuals.
Ability to give clear oral and written direction to work crews and communicate clearly and concisely.
Ability to operate required tools, equipment, and vehicles safely and perform maintenance and minor repairs on assigned equipment.
Knowledge of maintenance and repair methods, tools, equipment, and materials; construction and maintenance procedures; safety practices; record keeping; customer service; and applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision and establish effective working relationships.
Ability to demonstrate awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.
All positions require the ability to read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

Supplemental specialized training in the area of concentration is highly desirable.
Experience operating a variety of heavy and/or light construction and maintenance equipment is highly desirable.
Designated positions may require a Class A or Class B unrestricted commercial driver's license within six months of employment.
A commercial driver's license with a tank endorsement may be required for some positions.
Designated positions may require a Qualified Applicator Certificate, Arborist Certificate, or Public Works Certificate within the probationary period.

Responsibilities

Perform specialized construction, repair, and maintenance duties for City parks, streets, buildings, and related facilities, using appropriate safety precautions.
Lead, organize, train, review, and participate in the work of maintenance crews performing skilled and semi-skilled tasks.
Perform plumbing and related craftwork in City buildings, parks, recreational facilities, and related structures.
Install, maintain, replace, and repair water, wastewater, and gas piping, plumbing fixtures, heating systems, boilers, pumps, drains, and related equipment.
Inspect and test plumbing systems, troubleshoot operating problems, and maintain preventive maintenance programs.
Plan, design, and lay out craft assignments; estimate required materials, tools, and equipment; prepare cost estimates for larger jobs; and obtain supplies as appropriate.
Operate and maintain hand tools, power tools, shop tools, construction equipment, maintenance equipment, and vehicles safely.
Read and interpret plans, specifications, blueprints, schematics, maps, construction sketches, and equipment manuals.
Prepare and maintain records and reports, including time and material use records.
Respond courteously to public inquiries, provide information within the assigned area, and resolve complaints efficiently and in a timely manner.
Assist in developing contract-work specifications, inspect contract work for conformity, recommend necessary work, and assist other trades on major jobs.
Perform special projects and related duties as required.