Lead Maintenance Services Mechanic

Overview

The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.

The County of Riverside Facilities Management Department has an opportunity for a Lead Maintenance Services Mechanic, based at the Riverside Facilities Maintenance Office.

• Service and maintain electrical and mechanical building equipment and a variety of electrical and mechanical appliances.
• Service and repair electrical and mechanical doors, gate locks, and latches; repair and rebuild electric motors, pumps, and compressors; use, adjust, and repair hand and power tools needed for a wide variety of maintenance projects.
• Perform carpentry, plastering, painting, masonry, welding, roofing, and other trades work associated with building and equipment maintenance.
• Assigns and inspects a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair work on building structures, systems, and equipment.
• Assigns, inspects, and performs maintenance and repair work on power mowers and related equipment.
• Coordinates staff assignments according to the skills needed for specific work projects; estimates time requirements and orders needed supplies for individual maintenance projects.
• Makes periodic inspections of County facilities in outlying areas to ensure that appropriate maintenance work is being performed and to direct on-site maintenance staff regarding building and/or grounds conditions that need attention.
• Inspects buildings and equipment to locate and identify needed repairs or maintenance; inspects work being performed to ensure that safe work practices and procedures are being followed.
• Reads building plans, equipment diagrams, and sketches; makes direct contact with vendors to purchase specialized parts which require technical knowledge of the equipment involved.
• Assigns and reviews scheduled preventive maintenance on boilers, hot water heaters, and other plumbing systems.
• Assigns and participates in the moving of office furniture and equipment within buildings.
• Services and maintains electrical and mechanical building equipment and a variety of electrical and mechanical appliances.
• Services and repairs electrical and mechanical doors, gate locks, and latches; repairs and rebuilds electric motors, pumps, and compressors; uses, adjusts, and repairs hand and power tools needed for a wide variety of maintenance projects.
• Occasionally performs carpentry, plastering, painting, masonry, welding, roofing, and other trades work associated with building and equipment maintenance.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with a minimum of five (5) years of experience performing air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, rough and finish carpentry or building plant operation and maintenance work providing working knowledge in all of these fields.

Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License at time of employment (driving to different locations). A successful Security Clearance conducted by the Sheriff's Department is required.

The Lead Maintenance Services Mechanic performs physically demanding work in indoor and outdoor environments, with exposure to inclement weather. The role requires standing and walking for extended periods on uneven or wet surfaces, as well as climbing, reaching, bending, and kneeling. Duties include lifting and moving heavy equipment, materials, and mechanical parts, and using hand and power tools to service, repair, and maintain electrical and mechanical building systems and appliances.

Knowledge Of: Methods, materials, and equipment used in building maintenance and repair, and the operation and repair of plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems; knowledge of repairing and rebuilding power lawn mowers and related equipment, pumps, compressors, and small motors; safety orders of the Division of Industrial Safety related to heating, electrical, plumbing, and other mechanical systems.

Ability To: Read and write English at the level necessary for successful job performance; perform maintenance and repair work on plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems, mechanical equipment, building structures, and various types of electrical appliances, pumps, and motors; read, interpret, and work from plans, drawings, and specifications; keep records; follow oral and written directions; lay out, assign, and inspect the work of other employees.

For questions regarding this recruitment:
Please contact Silvia Trammell at  or strammell. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.