Building Maintenance Specialist

Definition and Class Characteristics

Interviews will be held the week of November 11, 2024

Ready to be part of an outstanding team? Consider working as a Building Maintenance Specialist! We are looking for someone who is well rounded, possessing strong customer service experience and technical capability. Under supervision, performs skilled work in the maintenance and repair of County buildings, facilities, and related equipment, in one or more of the following trades: facility maintenance, HVAC, electrical-mechanical, electronic systems, and systems controls; and performs related work as required.

This is the journey-level skilled trades' classification. Incumbents perform a variety of skilled journey-level trade work in the maintenance and repair of buildings, facilities and related systems and equipment.

Candidates should have knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, methods and techniques pertaining to one or more of the following trades: facility maintenance, HVAC, electrical-mechanical systems controls
• Safety and safe working practices
• Codes and regulations governing trade area of specialty

Skills in:

• Working at the journey level in one or more of the following trades: facility maintenance, HVAC, electrical, electronic, electrical-mechanical and electronic systems
• Operating tools and equipment of the trade
• Maintaining a clean and comfortable working environment that is continuously affected by weather conditions and equipment failures
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Providing customer service consistent with the department's expectations
• Basic operation of a computer using software such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

The ideal candidate will have completed the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in one or more of the trades, as evidenced by a certificate of completion in one of the building trades, and two years of experience performing skilled work in one of the trades. One year of additional work experience in the building trades may substitute for specialized training.

In addition, successful candidate may be required to possess, or obtain within six months of appointment, an Environmental Protection Agency Universal Certificate for the repair and maintenance of HVAC equipment. Possession of a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire.

The physical demands and conditions will require the mobility to bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist and reach in the course of installation and repair; strength and stamina to lift up to 60 lbs. and/or maneuver heavy tools, equipment and parts, and perform physical work throughout the day; manual dexterity to operate hand and power tools; vision to read schematics and distinguish wiring and parts which may be color-coded; speech and hearing to communicate in person and by telephone. Work on ladders and in confined spaces. Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.

So, why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, strives to be a hard-working organization, and recognizes personal contributions and growth. Nevada County Information Systems is an award-winning, equal opportunity department in innovation and collaboration. We placed in the top 3 of National Digital Counties for the last 9 years, along with many other State and National awards!

This position is full-time and fully-benefited. The County of Nevada offers an extensive benefit package including, but not limited to:

• CalPERS retirement
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• FSA
• Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program through the Department of Education.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

For a review of the job description, click here .

Benefits Guide
The Benefits Guide is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.

Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan for 2024 is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.

2024 Health Insurance Plans

• Anthem Select HMO
• Anthem Traditional HMO
• Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
• Blue Shield Trio HMO
• Kaiser HMO
• PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
• PERS Platinum PPO
• PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)

Flexible Spending Accounts
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.

Life Insurance
Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:

• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Basic Term Life
• Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
• Optional Dependent Term Life
• Optional Term Life

Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Delta Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.

Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.

CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers:

Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55

Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60

Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62

CalPERS Safety tiers:

Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50.

Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55.

Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57.

We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, www.calpers.ca.gov , to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.

NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.

Nevada County Human Resources Department
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2
Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov
www.nevadacountyca.gov

Closing Date/Time: 10/29/2024 8:00 PM Pacific

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• County of Nevada

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