Facilities Maintenance Technician I/II/Senior (20420532)

We invite you to join the Facilities Maintenance team in our quest to improve the quality of life for the residents and visitors of Menlo Park. Your new "office" will stretch from the bay to the foothills. Join a team that takes pride in maintaining the City's 21 facilities. Your typical day starts at 7AM and ends at 4:30PM. Bring your positive attitude and customer service skills to a team that gets the job done safely and efficiently. If you value teamwork and want to have a meaningful impact in the community, apply today!

Facilities Maintenance Technician I (entry-level class in the classification series)

Initially under close supervision, incumbents with basic maintenance experience learn City infrastructure, systems, and facilities, use of tools and equipment, and a wide variety of practices and procedures. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the II level, but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence. This class is distinguished from the Facilities Maintenance Technician II in that the latter performs skilled maintenance works independently at the journey-level.

Facilities Maintenance Technician II (journey-level class in the classification series)

Responsible for performing the full range of maintenance duties at City buildings and facilities in order to ensure that all are maintained in a safe and effective working condition and provide the highest level of safety for City and public use. Incumbents are responsible for performing maintenance and alterations on buildings and facilities, electrical and mechanical systems, identifying and evaluating construction-related problems, and performing installation and repairs on plumbing systems. Incumbents are expected to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This class is distinguished from Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician in that the latter is responsible for technical and functional supervision of lower level maintenance staff and is capable of performing the most complex duties assigned to the series.

Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician (advanced journey-level class in the classification series)

Responsible for providing lead supervision and training to facilities maintenance staff. Incumbents regularly work on tasks that are varied and complex, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgment, including performing the most complex duties required to ensure City buildings, facilities, and grounds are maintained in a safe and effective working condition and provide the highest level of safety for public use. Responsibilities include training, developing and scheduling Facilities Maintenance Technicians, inspecting and attending to assigned areas in a timely manner, and performing a wide variety of tasks in the maintenance and repair of City buildings, facilities and grounds. Positions in this classification rely on experience and judgment to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the assigned section. The work involves problem-solving of unique issues or increasingly complex problems without precedent and/or structure. Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines, and methods to deliver work products.

Positions in the Facilities Maintenance Technician class series are flexibly staffed and positions are normally filled by advancement from the previous level; progression to the next level is subject to management approval and is dependent on the incumbent (i) performing the full range of duties assigned to their current level, and (ii) acquiring the knowledge, skill, and experience necessary to meet the minimum qualifications for the next level of the series.

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Ideal Candidate

Knowledge of

Facilities Maintenance Technician I :

• Basic principles, practices, tools, and materials as they relate to the trades related maintenance and repair of facilities and buildings.
• Occupational hazards and safety equipment and practices related to the work.
• Construction mathematics for determining slope, calculating square footage, etc.
• Basic computer equipment and applications related to the work, e.g. email, internet search, etc.
• Basic English, reading comprehension, and communication skills.
• Safe driving rules and practices.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.

Facilities Maintenance Technician II (in addition to the above):

• Principles, practices, methods, equipment, materials, and tools used in the maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry, and mechanical and electrical work.
• Principles, theories, and standard practices of several maintenance trades as they apply to maintenance and repair of structures, machinery, and equipment.
• Methods and techniques of repairing and maintaining plumbing system fixtures and components such as sinks, faucets and toilets.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
• Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of an Energy Management System (EMS), including the monitoring of the city heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system using the EMS.
• Methods and materials used in concrete work, surface patching and brick / masonry repair.
• Principles and standard practices of problem solving and repair pertaining to Fire Alarm Systems and Security Systems.
• Basic principles of providing instruction and training to lower-level or temporary staff.
• Techniques and safety precautions in acetylene and arc welding.
• Methods and materials used in roof and wall structure repair.
• Surface preparation and application of paints appropriate to different internal and external surfaces.
• Principles and procedures of record-keeping and reporting.

Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician :

• Building maintenance principles, practices, tools, and materials for maintaining and repairing assigned City buildings, facilities and grounds.
• Basic principles of lead supervision and training.
• Principles and techniques involved in planning building maintenance projects, including material selection and estimates, staffing and scheduling.
• Applicable Federal, State and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
• Principles and practices of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry and related building trades.
• The operation and minor maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles and equipment.
• Safety equipment and practices related to the work, including the handling of hazardous chemicals.
• Modern office practices and technology, including the use of computers and specialized software programs relevant to the work performed.
• Records maintenance and report writing techniques.
• Basic hydraulics and construction mathematics.
• English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors and City staff.

Ability to

Facilities Maintenance Technician I :

• Perform basic construction, modification, maintenance, and repair work to City buildings, equipment and grounds.
• Troubleshoot maintenance problems and determine materials and supplies required for repair.
• Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Safely and effectively use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools, and light to heavy equipment required for the work.
• Learn and apply City and department policies and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Maintain tools and equipment in a clean working condition providing for proper security.
• Follow department policies and procedures related to assigned duties.
• Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software programs.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing, including fielding calls regarding problems with City buildings.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Facilities Maintenance Technician II (in addition to the above):

• Perform the full range of skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, renovation, and repair of buildings and facilities.
• Perform skilled work in carpentry, plumbing, roofing, painting, mechanical, heating, ventilation, concrete, air conditioning, and electrical trades.
• Identify building maintenance needs and take corrective actions.
• Perform duties in a manner to maximize public safety in the area of building maintenance and construction.
• Operate a variety of mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner; e.g. table saw, band saw, welder, etc.
• Accurately determine project material needs and recommend purchases.
• Correctly interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.
• Maintain, diagnose, and repair Fire Alarm and Security Systems.
• Utilize and understand an EMS, including monitoring the City's HVAC system using the EMS.
• Read, interpret, and apply a wide variety of technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics.
• Measure and calculate angles, lengths, volumes and electrical factors such as capacity and resistance.
• Design, lay out and prepare sketches for carpentry and related projects.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, and procedural guidelines.

Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician :

• Plan, schedule, assign, direct and review the activities of assigned staff.
• Interpret and apply pertinent federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations, and City policies and procedures.
• Train others in proper and safe work procedures; counsel and motivate staff.
• Organize own work, set priorities and meet critical time deadlines.
• Analyze problems, evaluate alternatives and make sound recommendations in support of goals.
• Identify and implement effective course of action to complete assigned work.
• Inspect the work of others and maintain established quality control standards.
• Read and interpret building plans, specifications and related materials.
• Troubleshoot maintenance problems and determine materials, labor and supplies required for repair.
• Perform construction, modification, maintenance, and repair work of City buildings, equipment and grounds.
• Assist in coordinating the work of contractors and others involved in division projects and activities.
• Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed.
• Give, as well as understand and follow, oral and written instructions.
• Perform required mathematical computations with accuracy; measure and calculate angles, lengths, volume and electrical factors such as capacity.
• Operate and care for a variety of light equipment, vehicles and tools in a safe and effective manner.
• Safely and effectively use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools, and equipment required for the work; perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software programs relevant to work performed.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone and in writing.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines in politically sensitive situations.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Facilities Maintenance Technician I :

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by vocational training in assigned trades areas.
• One year of experience in construction, maintenance, and/or related facilities, systems, and appurtenances, including the use of hand and power tools.
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license.

Facilities Maintenance Technician II :

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by vocational training in assigned trades areas.
• Two years of increasingly responsible experience in performing skilled building repair and maintenance duties.
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license.

Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician :

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• Three years of increasingly responsible experience in performing skilled building repair and maintenance duties, one of which should be in a lead capacity.
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license.

Benefits

Facilities Maintenance Technician I: $66,544 to $79,871 annually
Facilities Maintenance Technician II: $72,907 to $87,678 annually
Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician: $79,862 to $96,153 annually

The City offers an excellent benefit package consisting of:

• A City-paid Caltrain GoPass. The Menlo Park campus is centrally located within walking distance from Caltrain and downtown Menlo Park.
• For non-Caltrain riders, the City offers employees a commuter check program of up to $150.00 per month toward the purchase of a non-Caltrain monthly transit pass; or a transportation allowance program provides employees with $1.50 per day when they walk, bicycle or carpool to work at least once per week.
• Health Insurance: City contribution up to $2,494 per month towards a Cafeteria Plan which can be used to purchase medical insurance and participate in a flexible spending account for health care and/or child care reimbursement
• Dental: City-paid coverage for employee and dependents
• Vision: City-paid coverage for employee and dependents
• Vacation: 88 - 176 hours of vacation leave accrual each year, depending on length of service
• Sick Leave: 96 hours of sick leave accrued each year
• Holidays: 11 official holidays and 34 hours of floating holiday time per year, prorated based on date of hire
• Retirement: CalPERS: For classic members 2.0% @ 60 formula. For all others, 2.0% @ 62 formula
• Deferred Compensation: Voluntary participation in City Plans.
• Life Insurance: City-paid policy equal to 1.5 times regular annual wage
• Long Term Disability: City-paid coverage
• Educational leave and tuition reimbursement
• Employees are provided with access to an on-site gym at no cost

For additional benefit information, visit
www.menlopark.gov
and review the City of Menlo Park and SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.

Special Instructions

IMPORTANT: Please be sure to fill out the required City application completely, including all relevant work experience. Applications with "See Resume" as a substitution for the work experience description and/or unclear past employment information will not be considered.

Applications will be screened according to the qualifications outlined in this announcement. Not all applications which may meet the minimum requirements will proceed to the next phase of the recruitment process. If 25 or fewer qualified applications are received, the eligibility list will be established based on application review. If 26 or more qualified applications are received, the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an Oral Board Panel Examination tentatively scheduled for Thursday, October 12, 2023. All applicants will be notified by email as to whether or not they are invited to participate further in the selection process.

An Eligible List will be established as a result of this examination process and will be valid for a period of six (6) months. The list may be extended up to a maximum of two (2) years. The hiring department will review the Eligible List to determine which candidates will be invited to the department selection process.

The City of Menlo Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Menlo Park not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees. We will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources at (650) 330-6670 or
jobs@menlopark.gov
prior to the closing date for accommodation requests.

Before receiving an offer of employment, the candidate will be required to successfully complete a criminal conviction history questionnaire, DOJ fingerprinting, Occuscreen criminal background check, and physical examination.

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. The City will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Closing Date/Time: 9/28/2023 at 5pm