Maintenance Worker II - Government Buildings ​/ Facilities

Maintenance Worker

The City of Fountain Valley is nestled in the heart of Orange County. With approximately 57,000 residents, the City is only 7 miles from the beach with countless restaurants, entertainment venues, shopping centers, and Disneyland within a 15-mile radius of the City, providing many options for a rich work-life balance.

About the Role:

"Keep our City's Essential Facilities Running" Do you take pride in solving problems, mastering multiple trades, and keeping facilities operating safely and efficiently? If you're a well-rounded maintenance professional who enjoys variety and values teamwork, we'd love to hear from you. The City is seeking an experienced Maintenance Worker to join our Facilities Maintenance team. This journey-level position works alongside two other Maintenance Workers under the direction of the Facilities Foreman to maintain the buildings and infrastructure that serve our community every day.

From City Hall and the Police Department to Fire stations, the Senior Center, recreation facilities, sports park buildings, and other municipal properties, no two days are the same. Our team relies on adaptable professionals who are willing to cross-train, assist wherever needed, and contribute across multiple building trades. As a member of our Facilities Maintenance team, you will:

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and improvements on a wide variety of municipal buildings and building systems.
• Maintain electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, painting, lighting, doors, hardware, and other building components.
• Diagnose maintenance issues and recommend effective repair solutions.
• Coordinate and work collaboratively with outside contractors on specialized repair and construction projects.
• Inspect facilities to identify maintenance needs and help ensure safe, functions, and welcoming public buildings.
• Assist fellow team members across all maintenance disciplines, supporting a collaborative and cross-trained work environment.
• Respond to maintenance emergencies and prioritize work to minimize disruptions to City operations.

The ideal candidate is a skilled facilities maintenance professional who:

• Has strong journey-level knowledge of building maintenance practices;
• Possesses demonstrated expertise in electrical systems and HVAC maintenance, while remaining comfortable performing work across multiple trades;
• Enjoys solving problems independently and as part of a team;
• Takes pride in high-quality workmanship and attention to detail;
• Communicates effectively with coworkers, contractors, and City staff;
• Is flexible, adaptable, and willing to cross-train to support the needs of the entire Facilities Maintenance Team; and
• Understands that maintaining public facilities means providing exceptional service to employees, residents, and visitors.

Why Join Our Team? Our Facilities Maintenance team plays a vital role in keeping the City's essential services operating every day. You'll work in a collaborative environment where your skills make a visible impact across a diverse portfolio of municipal facilities. If you're looking for meaningful work, a supportive team, and the opportunity to apply and expand your trade skills every day, this is the position for you.

Excellent benefits include:

• 4/10 schedule (off Fridays)
• CalPERS retirement (2%@60 for Classic or 2%@62 for PEPRA)
• CalPERS medical HMO/PPO plan options, dental, life insurance, vision, and optional AFLAC insurance
• Matching deferred compensation employer contribution (up to $225 per month)
• City-paid long-term disability insurance
• Generous leave accruals
• 11 paid holidays, including one floating holiday