Building Mechanic II

• Santa Rosa , California United States View Map

Position Information
Bring your expertise with electrical/electronics, HVAC, plumbing, security systems, and refrigeration to the County of Sonoma.
Journey-level electricians, electro-mechanical, low-voltage control, and refrigeration technicians are highly encouraged to apply.
Starting salary up to $56.57/hour ($118,068/year) and a competitive total compensation package!*
Sonoma Public Infrastructure seeks skilled candidates to fill a position at either the Building Mechanic I or II level.
If you are interested in being considered at both levels, you must apply to the separate, concurrent recruitments being conducted for each level.
Building Mechanics perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work in the installation, operation, maintenance, remodeling, construction, painting, and repair of buildings and equipment, and perform related work as required. Typical duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Installing, inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mechanical systems, electrical and electronic systems, chillers, boilers, and general plumbing equipment
• Installing, inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining manual and electronic door locks, door hardware, and door closers
• Utilizing and navigating computerized maintenance management systems and building management systems
• Keeping records and logs and preparing simple reports
• Additional typical duties include general carpentry, installing flooring and baseboards, installing window glass, and preparing and painting a variety of surfaces and structures

The ideal Building Mechanic II candidate will demonstrate that they have years of trade experience working in one or more of the following: access controls and security systems, boilers and chillers, carpentry, central mechanical controls/building automation, electrical, electronics, HVAC, painting, plumbing, refrigeration, and/or roofing. The top candidates will also possess many of the following:

• Knowledge of the occupational hazards of various trades and how to apply safe work practices
• Experience keeping electronic maintenance/repair records
• Effective customer service and the written and oral communication skills needed to interact with clients, system users, and other mechanics
• Experience efficiently managing work priorities, meeting deadlines, and knocking out punch lists correctly, the first time
• A team player mentality, and the willingness to work with others to rapidly troubleshoot issues across different trades

Additionally, training or certification in the following is desirable:

• Union Apprenticeship Program
• Training from Electricians union
• Training from Local 39 stationary engineers
• EPA 608 Certification

Building Mechanics are expected to work and assess problems in different trades sometimes quickly due to the urgency of the need or problem. A Building Mechanic's typical work week is four 10‑hour days, between Monday and Friday, 6:30 am to 5:00 pm PST. Each day starts with a crew meeting of typically 7‑10 mechanics and ends with 15 minutes spent on timecard completion and invoice coding.

Each week one mechanic is assigned to be on‑call for emergency building repairs. Uniforms (jeans, shirts, and jackets) and boot vouchers up to $300/pair (max of two pairs) are provided. At times, Building Mechanics work inside detention centers, and health care and mental health lockdown facilities.
What We Offer
Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits
* including:

• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full‑time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions -…