Facilities Maintenance Specialist – Department of Administrative Services & Human Resources/Risk Management Careers

Overview

Position Title: Facilities Maintenance Specialist

Company: City Of Gilroy

Location: Gilroy, CA, US

Job Description:

The City of Gilroy is recruiting for a versatile Facilities Maintenance Specialist that is knowledgeable and experienced in a diverse set of technical trades.

Under direct supervision of the Facilities Superintendent, the Facilities Maintenance Specialist performs a variety of semi-skilled construction and/or repair work related to electrical wiring, plumbing installations, carpentry work, HVAC, and much more. In this position you must be proficient with basic tools and equipment, and have the capability to diagnose mechanical problems and methodically troubleshoot any issues occurring with building systems, machines, and equipment. Project managements skills and appropriately prioritizing your work is imperative to succeed in this position. Additionally, the Facilities Maintenance Specialist must possess excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing, along with a friendly and outgoing demeanor to provide quality customer service. Furthermore, this person must be able to confidently work well under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare surfaces for painting by making needed repairs to the surface.Appl primers, sealers, undercoating, and finish coats to surface.
• Clean and maintain hand and power tools and equipment.
• Perform general maintenance and minor repair on electrical equipment and wiring systems.
• Drive medium and heavy-duty trucks to transport materials, and tow and haul equipment on trailers.
• Assist with the supervision of special project crews, seasonal part-time , and volunteer staff.
• Operate heavy equipment, such as backhoe, bobcat, loader tractor, etc.
• Install and make repair to windows, doors, cabinets, and other features of buildings.
• Perform general maintenance and repair work on City buildings, structures and park facilities.
• Perform related work as required.
• Make repairs to interior and exterior tables, chairs, benches, and bookcases.
• Perform plumbing repairs and installations.Cut and fit pipe for domestic, irrigation, waste and drainage plumbing systems.Make repairs to plumbing fixtures, drinking fountains, and water faucets.
• Perform basic concrete and masonry work in buildings, facilities, and grounds. Mix concrete and mortar for use in constructing or repairing masonry features.Operate heavy equipment, such as backhoe, bobcat, loader tractor, etc.

Requirements:

• Pass a post-offer medical examination, which includes a drug test.
• Prefer non-tobacco user.
• Bilingual English/Spanish highly desirable.
• Will be subject to variable shifts and call back.
• Possess, at time of hire, and maintain during employment a valid California Class C Driver License and a safe driving record necessary to operate assigned vehicle(s).
• Any combination of education and training equivalent to high school graduation and at least (3) years of experience in building trades. Experience with campus, or multi-facility projects preferred.
• Pass a detailed employment background check, including a Department of Justice criminal record check.