Maintenance Specialist; Facilities Maintenance

This is a non-benefitted, budgeted position limited to 999 hours per fiscal year.

This is not a PERS eligible 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

In addition to the above, essential functions of all positions require the following physical, environmental and communication demands. Specific position requirements may vary.

For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City's web site. The City of Escondido is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. All applicants will be subject to fingerprint investigation before a conditional offer of employment is extended.

A pre-employment medical examination will be conducted following a conditional offer of employment for all positions. Safety sensitive positions will include a pre-employment drug screen. Positions subject to the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations will be subject to DOT pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing.

Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be invited to appear for testing. All positions require the ability to read, write and speak English. Types of tests may include written and/or oral examination, physical agility, practical exam or other appropriate job-related selection process. When testing is completed, candidates will be ranked on an eligibility list in the order of their test score.

Selection for appointments is made from names certified on the eligibility…