Support Services Technician

The County of Riverside’s Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) seeks a Support Services Technician for their Administrative Services Division–Facilities Unit located in Riverside.

Candidates must be able to participate in an on‑call rotation and work occasional overtime, which may include weekends and holidays.

Possession of a valid driver’s license is required, as this role involves traveling throughout Riverside County to perform maintenance and repair work on county buildings.

This position may require the performance of physically demanding tasks, including standing, bending, and lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Monitors County buildings and equipment and identifies needed repairs or maintenance.
• Performs routine cleaning of vents and air ducts.
• Performs minor repairs that only require limited tradesman knowledge; monitors, and analyzes building equipment and a variety of electrical and mechanical appliances; prepares work orders for repairs as necessary; enters and closes out work orders.
• Services and repairs doors, gate locks, and latches.
• Moves and secures furniture and equipment.
• Determines supplies needs, and prepares orders.
• Performs minor painting tasks using a brush or roller.
• Performs minor electrical repairs such as changing of light bulbs, replacing wall receptacles, changing brushes on custodial equipment, etc.
• Hangs pictures, bulletin boards, placards, signs, etc. as necessary.
• Receives, loads, and unloads supplies, materials and equipment from vendor trucks; operates forklift to move pallets; inspects for damage and quantity received against requisitions, invoices, or freight bills.
• May be required to handle courier routes, inventorying supply and carts to par level, deliver and receive mail, financial paperwork, lab samples, and biohazard mails.
• Stores stock in accordance with established storing system; keeps storeroom orderly and clean; packages items to be shipped; fills requisitions and assembles for delivery; notes and reports to supervisors items that are low in stock.
• Assembles equipment such as desks, chairs, bookcases, etc.
• May provide maintenance and support to the Department pager system.
• May ensure telephones are cleared and operations; prepares work and repair orders.
• May oversee installations, testing, manufacturers’ authorized routine repair and operational requirements of radio transmitters and receivers; phones, pagers.
• Monitors cell phone bills and makes recommendations for service changes as necessary.
• Maintains logs and database of supply inventory, equipment, vehicle mileage/maintenance, cellular phones/pagers, purchase orders, etc.
• Ensures vehicles are cleaned, properly maintained and properly supplied.
• May perform minor vehicle maintenance as required; contacts vendors when vehicle servicing is required.
• May monitor facility safety and coordinate with the Safety Division to ensure compliance with County and State regulations.
• Conducts security inspections and assists with minor maintenance projects, including office furniture moves and assembly; equipment maintenance and repair; minor mechanical repairs such as service of doors, locks, and gates; performs scheduled quarterly maintenance and safety inspections; cleans vents and air ducts; prepares, enters, and completes repair work orders.

• At least four years of experience in building maintenance and repairs.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft programs such as Outlook and SharePoint.
• Experience with minor electrical and HVAC work.
• Familiarity with modular furniture.
• Basic techniques of receiving, storing, and issuing supplies and materials; basic techniques involved in inventory control.
• Ability to perform semi‐skilled minor maintenance work in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, building plant operations, and minor vehicle maintenance.
• Read and write English at the level necessary for successful job performance; read, interpret, and work from plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Keep records and follow oral and written directions.

Possession of a valid driver’s license is required, as this role involves traveling throughout Riverside County to perform maintenance and repair work on county buildings.

Open to All Applicants

For questions regarding this recruitment, contact Bianca Galaviz at bgalaviz or .

The position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice.