Maintenance Worker I/II - Facilities

City of Los Altos • Los Altos, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Looking for a full-time job that allows you to make a difference in your community? City of Los Altos is currently seeking a facility maintenance worker and streets maintenance worker to join our City team and help maintain our public buildings, facilities, and streets. ABOUT THE POSITION Under general supervision, the Maintenance Worker, performs a variety of semi-skilled work in the maintenance of recreational & City facilities and public grounds. Operates maintenance and construction equipment; and does related work as required. ABOUT THE DIVISIONS Parks & Recreation - Facilities Division The Parks & Recreation Facilities Division is looking for a team-oriented individual with a great work ethic to join our team! The Parks & Recreation Department – Facilities Division is a hard-working team that provides front-line services to the public maintaining the City’s infrastructure. Our department mission is to provide the best possible service to the community of Los Altos in a way that is proactive, responsive and progressive. Performs a variety of routine, heavy, unskilled, semiskilled and skilled maintenance and repair of City’s Facilities. Maintenance Worker I: This is the entry-level class in the Maintenance Worker series. This class is distinguished from the Maintenance Worker II (MWII) by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to workers in this series. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence of discretion and judgment on matters related to established procedures and guidelines as required of the MWII level. Must be able to perform heavy physical labor. Maintenance Worker II: This is the full journey-level class within the Maintenance Worker series. This class is distinguished from MWI by the assignment of a full range of duties. Employees at the MWII level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit. The City may hire employees into the MW I or the MW II classification.

Requirements

• Maintenance Worker I EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one year of experience in construction or maintenance work
• Facilities: Building maintenance work involving carpentry, painting, plumbing, and heating/ventilation/air conditioning (HVAC) in the repair and maintenance of City buildings, equipment, and facilities is highly desired.
• Installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing fixtures/equipment, including toilets, pumps, and faucets is highly desired.
• EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED equivalent
• LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: Must possess a valid California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record
• Maintenance Worker II EXPERIENCE: Three years of experience in construction or maintenance work.
• Facilities: Building maintenance work involving carpentry, painting, plumbing, and heating/ventilation/air conditioning (HVAC) in the repair and maintenance of City buildings, equipment, and facilities is highly desired.
• Installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing fixtures/equipment, including toilets, pumps, and faucets is highly desired.
• EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED equivalent
• LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: Must possess and maintain a Class B California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record
• KNOWLEDGE OF: Uses and purposes of various hand tools employed in basic laboring; safety precautions and practices necessary in working with hand tools and heavy equipment; the operation and maintenance of a variety of light and heavy equipment.
• Ability to perform the specific division duties as outlined below.
• Maintenance Worker I Facilities: Uses and purposes of various hand tools employed in basic laboring; safety precautions and practices necessary in working with hand tools and heavy equipment.
• The operation and maintenance of a variety of light and heavy equipment including trucks, scissor lift, and forklifts.
• Methods, practices and materials used in public works construction and maintenance, and safe work practices.
• Ability to work on computers; emails and work order entries.
• Ability to work independently.
• Maintenance Worker II In addition to the minimum qualifications for Maintenance Worker II:
• Facilities: Commercial plumbing and lighting fixtures and repairs related to facilities.
• Ability to gather and provide data for reports.
• Ability to read building drawings.
• Ability to provide instructions to MWI for facilities-related tasks.
• Carpentry
• HVAC
• Electrical systems
• Boilers
• Ability to identify, assess, and address potential safety hazards
• Ability to identify needed inventory of maintenance parts and supplies

Nice To Haves

• Facilities: Building maintenance work involving carpentry, painting, plumbing, and heating/ventilation/air conditioning (HVAC) in the repair and maintenance of City buildings, equipment, and facilities is highly desired.
• Installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing fixtures/equipment, including toilets, pumps, and faucets is highly desired.
• Facilities: Commercial plumbing and lighting fixtures and repairs related to facilities.
• Ability to gather and provide data for reports.
• Ability to read building drawings.
• Ability to provide instructions to MWI for facilities-related tasks.
• Carpentry
• HVAC
• Electrical systems
• Boilers

Responsibilities

• Inspect city owned buildings, park grounds, structures, and related facilities for safety, appearance, and vandalism.
• Clean and clear structures of debris and hazardous conditions; maintain city facilities; prepare indoor and outdoor facilities for special events.
• Assist in the maintenance, construction, and repair of city facilities as necessary.
• Operates trucks.
• Perform general painting, plumbing, and carpentry work as needed.
• maintain tools and equipment in working order.
• Perform duties related to pesticide control.
• Lift and moves heavy objects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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