Maintenance Specialist (Facilities Maintenance)

City of Escondido (CA) • Escondido, CA

32d

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs a variety of manual or semi-skilled duties related to construction, maintenance and repair of City facilities; operates light power equipment; performs related work as required. The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. General Functions performed under direction: Performs a wide variety of semi-skilled construction, and maintenance work, including, painting, dismantling or demolition. Operates hand and portable power tools. Operates motor-driven equipment and trucks on streets, highways and over terrain. Uses chemicals and/or other supplies including selecting lumber and proper supplies for the task at hand. Maintains simple records. Uses computer for work reporting and information access. Cleans, maintains and stores equipment. Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, verbal and written directions Performs related work as required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of: Tools, equipment, materials and techniques used in construction and maintenance.
• General construction and maintenance procedures and methods.
• Basic electrical safety
• Safe working practices.
• Use of hazardous chemicals common to construction and maintenance activities.
• Principles of customer service.
• Ability to: Perform strenuous physical work with agility and endurance.
• Work in cooperative manner with others and contribute to a successful team effort.
• Use and properly operate assigned tools and equipment.
• Operate assigned trucks and equipment, observing legal and defensive driving practices.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Read, write and understand English to follow safety precautions and procedures.
• Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and contribute to a cooperative team effort.
• Graduation from the 12th grade or equivalent.
• One-year (full-time equivalent) experience performing general maintenance, including six months (full-time equivalent) manual labor experience involving the use of hand tools and portable power tools.
• Valid Class "C" California driver's license at the time of application.
• Incumbent must complete all necessary department safety training, as required.
• Safety regulations prohibit incumbents from wearing contact lenses when working with certain chemicals. Incumbents in positions requiring use of a respirator are prohibited from wearing beards or other facial hair which prevents a proper respirator fit.
• Incumbents will be required to work on roofs. They must pass a fall protection class within 3 months of employment and be fitted to safety harness equipment required for the task.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of semi-skilled construction, and maintenance work, including, painting, dismantling or demolition.
• Operates hand and portable power tools.
• Operates motor-driven equipment and trucks on streets, highways and over terrain.
• Uses chemicals and/or other supplies including selecting lumber and proper supplies for the task at hand.
• Maintains simple records.
• Uses computer for work reporting and information access.
• Cleans, maintains and stores equipment.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, verbal and written directions
• Performs related work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED