Lead Facilities Maintenance Technician

Job Description:

Lead Facilities Maintenance Technician

Description

Description

THE POSITION:

Under general supervision, to perform skilled and supervisory work of a limited scope in the maintenance, repair and minor construction of municipal buildings and related facilities; and to perform related duties as required.

There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy.

WHY WORK FOR COSTA MESA:

The City of Costa Mesa, with the motto "City of the Arts", is one of California's most eclectic and vibrant cities. Located just one mile from the Pacific Ocean and in the heart of Orange County, Costa Mesa is a great place to live , work and play. The City offers exceptional employee benefits, opportunities for training and development, and prides itself on its Core Values of Integrity, Sustainability, Compassion, Innovation, Inclusion and Collaboration.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:

An incumbent in this class supervises and participates in the work of Facilities Maintenance Technicians engaged in facilities activities; and performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled building and facilities maintenance tasks involving carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC skills. Assigned duties involve the operation of various power tools and light-to-medium related equipment. Incumbents are responsible for exercising the day-to-day formal and/or functional supervision over assigned crewmembers and, on occasion, additional supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the assigned Supervisor. Work, which is performed with some independence within established policies, procedures and techniques, is subject to general or direct supervision as the work situation warrants. Consults and advises the Maintenance Supervisor on assigned duties and pending completion.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND SELECTION PROCESS:

Applications must be completed and submitted online. This recruitment will remain open until filled and may close without prior notice, therefore prompt application is encouraged.

The first application review date will be Monday, February 24, 2025

Candidates are requested to provide specific information regarding their education and experience as it relates to the position by completing all fields of the application. Do not include "see attached resume" in your responses, as they will not be accepted or reviewed in the application process. Applications may be rejected if incomplete . Additional documents will not be reviewed during the application evaluation process. If selected to proceed further in the recruitment process, an opportunity to provide work samples, letters of recommendation, etc. will be appropriate during the interview process. Based upon the information presented on the application, a limited number of candidates who possess qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include but is not limited to the following components: application review and evaluation, written examination or exercise, physical examination, practical exercise and interview evaluation. Please notify the Human Resources Division 72 hours in advance of the test date if you have a disability which requires accommodation for the testing process. The eligibility list will be in effect for one (1) year, unless exhausted sooner.

All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process which may include, but is not limited to: reference check, criminal history check (Live Scan fingerprinting), and post-offer medical evaluation (may include drug screen). Based upon current and/or future assignments, an employee may be subject to pre-employment, random, reasonable and post-accident drug and alcohol testing pursuant to the Department of Transportation Regulations.

Note: The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained within may be modified or revoked without notice.

Essential Functions

These functions may not be present in all positions in this class. When a position is to be filled, the essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

Assigns, coordinates, and schedules the daily work of the Facilities Maintenance subordinate staff; and provides guidance and technical support including training. Assists subordinates in performing complex or technical tasks. Supervises and participates in moving furniture and equipment.

Maintains and monitors contracts for the following: HVAC, monitoring systems, elevators, and janitorial work. Coordinates contractor’s work and monitors their performance.

Makes routine and emergency purchases as authorized and required; and provides assistance in the preparation of the annual facilities section budget.

Obtains contract proposals for a variety of projects including carpeting, roof repairs, painting, and other contract services.

Performs a variety of maintenance and repair tasks in the custodial, carpentry, electrical, HVAC and plumbing trades.

Completes required reports, memos and correspondence. Maintains communication with subordinates, supervisors, contract personnel and other departments as needed.

Inspects building facilities to identify building maintenance needs.

Works with and tracks work orders within the Costa Maintenance Worker Order System.

Handles service calls and requests.

Responds to emergency requests during and after working hours.

Performs other related work as required.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

May act as a Maintenance Supervisor in the absence of the assigned supervisor.

Qualification Guidelines

A typical way to obtain the requisite knowledge and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this classification is as follows:

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from high school or the equivalent. Additional technical coursework related to the area of assignment is desirable.

Three (3) years of progressively responsible building maintenance/construction experience involving a range of skills, activities and equipment.

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform essential functions may also be considered.

LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE:

Possession of, or the ability to obtain a valid California Class C Driver's License, or higher, before the date of appointment is required. Revocation of license during employment may result in disciplinary action or reassignment.

California AB 931 Electrical Certificate or C-10 license is highly desirable.

REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL LEVELS:

Knowledge of the safe practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in facilities maintenance and repair.

Knowledge of related building codes pertinent to the repair of buildings, facilities and related equipment.

Knowledge of interpreting and following technical instructions and specifications relating to assigned work.

Knowledge of current methods and techniques used in estimating time and materials for assigned projects.

REQUISITE ABILITIES:

Ability to supervise and train subordinate employees.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to operate a computer effectively utilizing word processing and spreadsheet software applications.

Ability to utilize a wide variety of technical data and information, such as blueprints, building codes, contracts, work orders, invoices, memos, safety handbooks, policies, procedures, and maintenance manuals.

Ability to prepare and maintain reports and records.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, vendors and the public.

Ability to work various shifts as assigned including early morning, day and night hours, overtime, weekend and holidays.

Supplemental Information

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:

In accordance with Government Code Section 3100 - all City of Costa Mesa employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or disaster.

PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Please contact human resources for a summary of the essential tasks and environmental factors for this classification.

Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The City of Costa Mesa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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New employees contribute 9% of their salary on a pre-tax basis towards the 2%@60 or 2%@62 CalPERS retirement formula depending on eligibility.

Employees receive the following health insurance flexible benefits contribution:

• $1,650 monthly

The City does not participate in the Social Security system; however, federal mandate requires new employees to contribute 1.45% of wages to Medicare. As a condition of employment, all new employees are required to enroll and participate in the direct deposit program.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$76,644.00 - $102,708.00 Annually