Building Technician I​/II

Building Technician I/II

Arcadia is a charming, family-oriented community with a population of just over 57,000. Located 13 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, regional transportation networks like the Metro A Line connect Arcadia as a premier residential, shopping, and entertainment destination in the San Gabriel Valley. Arcadia is known for its top-rated schools, iconic landmarks, and serene neighborhoods. Arcadia is an award-winning community having been twice named as the best City in California in which to raise kids and has been recognized as a premiere business friendly City in Los Angeles County.

The City of Arcadia is seeking a professional, customer-focused Building Technician I/II to join the Development Services Department. As the public face of the Building & Safety Division, this position plays a vital role in delivering exceptional customer service by assisting residents, contractors, and design professionals with the building permit process, answering questions at the public counter, routing construction plans for review, and issuing permits in accordance with established procedures.

The ideal candidate is a people-oriented professional who enjoys working with the public and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Successful candidates will possess excellent communication and customer service skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to quickly learn and navigate new software applications. Experience with permit tracking software, prior Permit Technician experience, or the ability to read and interpret construction plans is beneficial, but not required.

What We Offer

• CalPERS retirement plan
• Three tier monthly benefit allowance of up to:
• $866 Employee only coverage
• $1,400 Employee +1 coverage
• $1,800 Family Coverage
• City paid Vision Plan for employee and family
• City paid Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability
• Bilingual pay
• Longevity pay
• Tuition reimbursement/advancement upon the completion of probationary period

Note Regarding Salary:
Newly hired candidates typically start at the first step of the salary range (Step

A); however, a higher step within the salary range may be negotiated based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and skillset.

Building Technician I:
Under general supervision to perform a wide variety of technical, administrative, and clerical duties in support of Building Services; to accept and conduct a preliminary review of applications for compliance with State and Federal building codes and City ordinances for permit issuance; to review required workers' compensation requirements and contractors' licenses; to perform responsible work involving the issuance of a variety of permits;

to provide information concerning building regulations; to maintain and enhance permit tracking software and technology, and to process plan check submittals for residential additions, alterations, and issue building permits for all building construction within the City.

Building Technician II:
Under general direction, to perform a wide variety of technical, administrative, and clerical duties in support of Building Services; to accept and conduct a preliminary review of applications for compliance with State and Federal building codes and City ordinances for permit issuance; to review required workers' compensation requirements and contractors' licenses; to perform responsible work involving the issuance of a variety of permits;

to provide information concerning building regulations; to maintain and enhance permit tracking software and technology, and to process plan check submittals for residential additions, alterations, and issue building permits for all building construction within the City.

Salary: $62,412.00 - $77,892.00 Annually for Building Technician I; $68,844.00 - $85,956.00 Annually for Building Technician II