Facilities Maintenance Worker I/II

The City of Rohnert Park is recruiting for a Facilities Maintenance Worker I, or II (depending on qualifications).

The Buildings and Facilities Maintenance Division is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair and implementing the preventative maintenance schedule of City buildings, including hvac and related building control systems, boilers, chillers, solar systems, swimming pool chemical feed and filtration systems, as well as performing general carpentry, concrete, welding and plumbing repair and installation work.

TO APPLY:
To be considered for this opportunity, please visit "Job Opportunities" at www.rpcity.org for an online application and the required supplemental questionnaire. Work history must include all employment for the last 10 years. All applications will be screened for completeness and possession of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed in detail to identify the most qualified candidates to interview.

If you need assistance applying online, please click on the Application Help/FAQ's link: www.governmentjobs.com/home/faq .

PLEASE NOTE:
You may submit a resume or other relevant documents to further describe your qualifications; however, "See Resume" will not meet the requirements to submit a complete application, including employment history, or be accepted in lieu of responses to supplemental questions.

DEFINITION

Under direct or general supervision, learns to perform and performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled activities and functions related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of the Citys facilities and infrastructure; performs related duties as required.

Receives direct or general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff .

Facilities Maintenance Worker I class is an entry-level position within the Citys Department of Public Works, Facilities Maintenance Division. Initially under close supervision, incumbents with basic maintenance experience learn City infrastructure, systems, and facilities, use of tools and equipment, and a wide variety of practices and procedures. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence. Assignments may vary with the skill and training of the incumbent. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the II-level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods.

Facilities Maintenance Worker II class is a journey-level position within the Citys Department of Public Works, Facilities Maintenance Division. Positions at this level are distinguished from the I level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Work is normally reviewed upon completion and for overall results.

Positions in the Facilities Maintenance Worker class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the II-level are normally filled by advancement from the I-level after gaining the required experience, meeting satisfactory performance standards, obtaining all professional certifications, and after demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class.

When filled from the outside, three (3) years of prior related experience that meets the qualification standards for the II level is required.

The activities of Facilities Maintenance Worker I/II differ from those of the Facilities Maintenance Worker III, having less autonomy and discretionary responsibility relevant to the planning, organization, and dissemination of maintenance activities, assignments and duties.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Performs, diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs complex building systems.
• Performs a variety of rough and finished carpentry work to include alterations, repairs and maintenance.
• Installs, repairs, and replaces drywall and hard surfaces, including painting.
• Installs, maintains and repairs electrical, controls, wiring, and lighting systems. Inspects transformers and circuit breakers, and other electrical components.
• Installs interior and exterior wiring for equipment and appliances, troubleshoots and locates defects in electrical systems and replaces parts as necessary.
• Performs routine, low-voltage electrical work including inspection, repair, installation, and service of electrical and lighting systems.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs plumbing systems and fixtures.
• Performs repairs to a variety of roofing systems as needed.
• Performs a variety of construction and maintenance functions related to the development, care, and upkeep of the Citys facilities and infrastructure.
• Works in confined space environments such as vaults and pits; uses air monitoring equipment to detect unsuitable air quality.
• Maintains heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
• Uses building management systems to operate and troubleshoot HVAC and lighting control systems.
• Operates and maintains city swimming pool equipment including filtration, heating and disinfection systems.
• May perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs of chillers and boilers.
• Reads and interprets plans and specifications.
• Provides timely and responsive corrective action to citizens questions, concerns, complaints, and claims.
• Uses a computer to assist with the logging and/or tracking of daily work assignments; maintains other work-related records as needed.
• Operates and/or drives a variety of light and heavy-duty equipment and vehicles typically used in Public Works maintenance and constructions activities.

In performing the duties described above, the incumbent is expected to:

• Provide outstanding and friendly customer service.
• Create and maintain a respectful and collaborative working environment.
• Communicate honestly and behave in a manner that is ethical, legal and fiscally responsible.
• Demonstrate care for the organization, customers, and coworkers.
• Perform work of the highest quality possible.
• Practice and encourage initiative and innovation to improve the workplace.

Some knowledge, skills, and abilities may be performed by positions at the entry (I) level in a learning capacity:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Safe practices in using a variety of mechanical and power tools and equipment in constructing, maintaining, and repairing a variety of City facilities and infrastructure.
• Traffic laws, ordinances, rules and regulations involved in the operation of vehicle and heavy equipment operations.
• Basic electrical principles.
• Techniques for working with concrete, welding, plumbing, carpentry.
• Arithmetic sufficient to calculate volumes, areas, lengths, percentages and conversions.
• Safe work practices, including safety precautions for operating power equipment, working in traffic and under hazardous conditions.
• Construction and maintenance materials, methods, standards, and terminology.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination.
• Computers and software programs to conduct, compile, and/or generate documentation.

ABILITY TO:

• Operate a variety of mechanical and power tools and equipment used in constructing, maintaining, and repairing City facilities and infrastructure.
• Operate basic office equipment, including a computer.
• Prepare written documents including reports, memos, and spreadsheets.
• Perform varied and complex mechanical maintenance and repair work.
• Diagnose problems and determine appropriate action.
• Interpret and work from sketches, building plans, and specifications.
• Take initiative to seek out work, complete tasks, and follow through with work assignments in a timely fashion.
• Follow verbal and written directions.
• Learn and utilize new technology.
• Perform manual labor under adverse working conditions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Facilities Maintenance Worker I/II: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12 th ) grade.

Facilities Maintenance Worker I: Six (6) months experience performing manual labor in general construction or maintenance.

Facilities Maintenance Worker II: Three years (3) of increasingly responsible experience related to the maintenance of facilities and infrastructure from either a public or private agency.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Facilities Maintenance Worker I/II:

• Possession of a valid California drivers license by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.
• Possession of a Certified Pool Operator Certificate issued by the National Swimming Pool Foundation within one year of date of appointment.

Facilities Maintenance Worker II:

• Certificate of completion of Chillers: Operation & Maintenance of Chilled Water Systems training provided by National Technology Transfer, Inc., also known as NTT Training.
• Certificate of completion of Boilers: Technical & Operational training provided by National Technology Transfer, Inc., also known as NTT Training.
• Section 608 Technician Certification Type 2, 3 and/or Universal within one year of date of appointment. Testing for certification must be administered by an EPA-approved certifying organization.

Alterative courses/providers of comparable content and complexity will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work, to work in confined spaces and around machines, to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; smell to recognize and distinguish odors, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 70 pounds or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment and assistance from other staff.

Employees work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. May be required to wear respiratory equipment. Employees may interact with members of the public or with staff under emotionally stressful conditions while interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

May provide twenty-four-hour standby service.