DESCRIPTION
Recruitments posted as "Continuous" are subject to close at any time following an initial two-week posting period. Upon closing, the applications received will be screened and notices will be sent to the applicants regarding the status of their application. Under general supervision, to perform and lead a crew in semi-skilled and skilled construction, repair, and grounds maintenance duties on various City buildings, facilities, and fixtures, including electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, masonry, landscape, and related mechanical tasks; and to perform related work as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The examples of work performed are neither restricted to nor all-encompassing of the duties to be performed under this job title.
- Planning, organizing, and supervising the work of staff engaged in semi-skilled construction, repair, and maintenance work on City buildings and facilities.
- Supervise and performs routine carpentry, including sawing, routing, and jointing of wood.
- Supervise and lead building maintenance and janitorial staff.
- Locates problems and performs necessary repairs on malfunctioning equipment and fixtures.
- Repairs electrical wiring, switches, outlets, light ballasts, light fixtures, and other electrical fixtures.
- Installs and repairs valves, faucets, and pipes, clears clogged drains, and performs other general plumbing maintenance and installation work.
- Monitors and repairs routine wear or damage to City facilities.
- Assist with maintaining work records including schedules, trainings, receipts, safety reports and maintenance logs.
- Prepares regular written status reports as to the condition of various City facilities.
- Performs masonry, painting, and mechanical tasks as required.
- Coordinates crew and assists other departments with moving, repair, and replacement of office furniture and fixtures.
- Performs building maintenance and custodial duties as assigned.
- Performs heavy manual labor.
- Performs routine grounds maintenance and assists with maintenance of City parks and grounds.
- Remains on call to resolve difficult or urgent maintenance tasks.
- Works flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of: - Modern building construction materials and their qualities as they relate to various codes and ordinances.
- Tools, practices, and techniques used in the building and construction trades.
- Building construction and repair practices and procedures.
- Supervision and training techniques.
- Methods, tools, techniques, and supplies used in janitorial, gardening, park and turf maintenance.
- Standard electrical practices, and the repair and installation of wiring, light fixtures, and a variety of other electrical fixtures.
- Standard plumbing practices, and the installation and repair of plumbing fixtures.
- Heating/air conditioning systems, masonry, painting, mechanical, and related trades.
- Safe work practices.
- Five years of experience maintaining commercial Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems is preferred.
Ability to: - Perform skilled construction, maintenance, and repair work.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Perform a variety of tasks as they relate to carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, mechanical, and related trades.
- Lead a crew in a productive manner.
- Perform a wide variety of park and grounds maintenance duties.
- Operate hand and power tools and equipment, and electrical testing equipment, requiring manual dexterity.
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Work without direct supervision.
- Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Tolerate extreme seasonal changes in outside temperature, and tolerate dust, pollen, wind, and rain.
- Climb ladders and work at high levels as necessary.
- Perform heavy manual labor and lift up to 75 pounds.
- Estimate costs, labor, time, and materials, and keep accurate records.
- Interpret and apply Building Codes as required.
- Develop, interpret, and work from technical sketches, blueprints, and plans.
- Work flexible hours.
Experience: Three to five years of facility maintenance responsibility, or any combination of experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities to perform the described duties would qualify.
Education: Completion of formal or informal education sufficient to assure the ability to read and write at the level required for successful job performance.
Necessary Special Requirements: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License. Possession of a valid Class B California Driver’s License preferred.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Applications must be filled out completely. Resumes submitted in lieu of completing an application will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed by a screening committee and those applicants who appear to be among the best qualified will be selected for the examination process. This process may include a variety of techniques designed to test applicants’ knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job. An eligibility list will be established by ranking candidates by their overall score and a selection will be made from the candidates on this list. All employment offers are subject to a City-paid physical examination and a thorough reference and background check.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, the City must verify, once an employment offer has been made, that all persons have written proof of their right to work in the United States.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if special accommodations are necessary at any stage of the testing process, please notify the Human Resources Department in advance at (707) 463-6244 so your request may be reviewed prior to the occurrence of the test.
The City of Ukiah is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce. Continually working to promote diversity, equity, transparency, and justice through the adoption and implementation of City practices, policies, and procedures. The City of Ukiah offers a competative benefits package to all full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time employees may receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
To learn more details, contact us at personnel@cityofukiah.com.
