Equipment Maintenance Worker III

Definition

The City of Milpitas is looking for experienced Public Works professionals to join our team in the Street and Facilities sections as Equipment Maintenance Worker IIIs. As an Equipment Maintenance Worker III, you will serve as a lead worker over a crew involved in the maintenance activities of the electrical equipment such as HVAC, pumps, electrical systems, traffic signals, street lights, motors and more.

The ideal candidate will have four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in the operations, maintenance, servicing and repairing of pumps, motors, traffic signals and street lighting. The Equipment Maintenance Worker III should be highly skilled in electrical and general building maintenance work. Possession of, and ability to maintain, Certified Journeyman Electrician and/or Certified Journeyman Commercial HVAC Service Technician status is required if working in the Facilities section. A Traffic Signal Technician Level 1 or higher from International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) and a Cal/OSHA Electrical Safety Course is required if working in the Streets section.

We are seeking a candidate with exceptional oral and written communication skills, as these are necessary for success in this role. The ideal applicant will be highly organized and detail-oriented, with a solid foundation in basic computer skills, including proficiency in email, calendar management, spreadsheets, and other common office software.

Strong interpersonal skills are essential for this position, as building successful, collaborative relationships with City staff and the public is a key component of the role. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for training assigned staff to ensure they possess the necessary technical skills to effectively maintain City assets and infrastructure.

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In addition to the benefits as outlined in the Benefits tab of this job announcement, employees may be eligible for a 4% base salary increase when possessing an authorized license or certificate as outlined in the Incentive Pay section of the Milpitas Employees Association (MEA) MOU . The selected candidate will be scheduled to work 4, 10-hour days per week, which can allow for a generous work/life balance.

This posting is written notice of a permanent, vacant position. Internal applications will be reviewed on 10/31/2024, which is 10 working days after the recruitment is posted. If a minimum of three (3) qualified, internal applications are received, those candidates will be considered in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Milpitas Employees Association. External applicants will not be considered until after the internal applicant review process has concluded.

Examples of Duties

The current vacancies are in the Street and Facilities maintenance sections. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serve as crew leader over a crew involved in the activities of the equipment maintenance program.
• Oversee and monitor the work of assigned staff and provide direction as needed.
• Maintain timesheets and other records as needed.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot and evaluate equipment and systems and provide maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Perform semi-skilled and skilled electrical and mechanical maintenance on City equipment, facility and building systems, including pumps, motors, traffic signals, street and building lighting systems, alarms­ and related electrical systems.
• Perform electrical system wiring and installations, including replacement of lights, ballasts, and fixtures.
• Service and repair generating units, switches, circuit breakers, electrical fixtures and equipment, motors, compressors and pumps.
• Maintain and repair streetlights and other illuminated street signage and warning devices.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on motors, pumps, and other equipment.
• Repair and servicing alarm systems and components.
• Operate, program and service Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs'), Energy Management Systems and Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Controls.
• Operate various types and pieces of equipment and machinery in the performance of job tasks including a bucket truck, boom truck, tractor, high-pressure water truck, testing equipment and simple mechanical tools.
• Ensure that safety procedures and policies are implemented at all times.
• Respond to emergency calls as need arises.
• Train and provide guidance to less experienced staff.
• Prepare and maintain appropriate records and reports.
• Serve as Senior Public Works Lead as necessary.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

When assigned to Facilities:

• Maintain and observe work practices which comply with the current safety codes, rules and regulations.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot building and facility functional and technology systems.
• Use and maintain all working tools, including hand tools and power tools in proper working order.
• Install and maintain electrical systems and equipment (ballast, starters and fixtures).
• Operate and maintain electric motors, transformers, generators, controls and other electrical equipment;
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics and electrical diagrams and operations and maintenance (O&M) manuals and documents;
• Operate, maintain, repair, and replace existing alarm systems and components.
• Operate, maintain, repair, and replace HVAC/Plumbing system pumps, motors and related equipment.
• Diagnose and replace existing electrical equipment such as disconnects/circuit breakers.
• Operate and program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Energy Management Systems and Alarm Controls using computers and related software applications.
• Must use interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. both verbally in writing.
• Develop and maintain records (both handwritten logs and computer spreadsheets) of system performance, maintenance, and repairs.
• Respond to after-hour calls.
• Ensure that safety measures and practices are utilized at all times.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of :

• City policies, procedures and practices relative to equipment maintenance.
• Applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations pertaining to assigned responsibilities.
• Materials, tools, and equipment used in maintaining pumps, traffic signals, street lighting, electrical systems and other relevant systems.
• Fundamentals and theories of AC/DC electrical theory and safety measures, including the National Electric Code (NEC.)
• Caltrans Traffic Controls Manual (MUTCD)

Ability to :

• Oversee the work of others.
• Perform skilled equipment maintenance tasks.
• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance and repair on motors, pumps, controls and other related systems.
• Trouble­shoot and evaluate electrical, plumbing, and mechanical repair work and take appropriate action.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Train and provide guidance to less experienced staff.
• Place traffic controls in accordance with Caltrans Traffic Controls Manual, for working safely in or near traffic.
• Establish and maintain effective and positive work relationships with City staff, supervisor, and the general public.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:
Four years of responsible experience in the servicing, maintaining, and repairing of pumps, motors, traffic signals or street lighting systems, and experience in skilled electrical and general building maintenance work.

Education:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

• Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate, valid California Driver's License; Class B with a Tanker endorsement must be obtained within 11 months of appointment.
• When assigned to the Facilities section: Certified Journeyman Electrician and/or Certified Journeyman Commercial HVAC Service Technician.
• When assigned to the Streets section: Traffic Signal Technician Level I certification or higher from International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) and a Cal/OSHA Electrical Safety Course

Special Requirements :
Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:

• Physical exam and drug and alcohol screening.
• Visual Requirements: Discern colors
• Auditory Requirements: 100-decibel hearing

Work is performed outdoors and indoors; ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, squat, kneel, crawl, bend, working at heights (ladder, bucket truck), stoop at any given time, exposure to electrical energy, dust, and grease or oil; able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 75 pounds of weight throughout the day & occasionally up to 90 pounds; exposure to outdoor elements in all weather conditions throughout the year; exposure to confined spaces, hazardous waste, sewage, chemicals; walk on uneven surfaces; able to travel .to various locations within and outside the City of Milpitas.

Supplemental Information

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Received general direction from the Senior Public Works Lead.
Exercises indirect supervision over assigned maintenance staff.

The Oral Board for this position is tentatively scheduled for the week of December 9, 2024.

SELECTION PROCESS:
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

Please note: The examination process (including dates) may be changed as deemed necessary by the Human Resources Department. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job description does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Milpitas will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources Department.

The City of Milpitas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

RETIREMENT
Membership in CalPERS (2% at 60 or 2% at 62 with three year average salary). City of Milpitas employees do not participate in Social Security, but do contribute to Medicare.Additionally, members pay $2.40/per hour to the LIUNA pension fund.

MEDICAL INSURANCE
Choice of CalPERS Medical Plans. City pays coverage up to the Kaiser rate (currently $2,228.36/mo. for family). Employees who waive health coverage are eligible to receive $125 per month in lieu of medical plan coverage with proof of other coverage.

RETIREE MEDICAL
Employees are eligible upon CalPERS retirement from the City to receive up to 100% retiree medical coverage (currently based on the Kaiser health rate), based on years of service.

DENTAL & VISION
City provides full family coverage for Delta Dental and MES Vision at no cost to the employee.

LIFE INSURANCE
City provides $50,000 term policy. Supplemental employee-paid life insurance is available up to $500,000, based on carrier acceptance.

DISABILITY INSURANCE
City provides a Short-Term Disability plan similar to State Disability Insurance (SDI) coverage. Employees do not participate in SDI. Long-Term Disability coverage of 60% of base salary up to $1,500 per month is available after a 60-day waiting period. Additional buy-up options for LTD are available up to $6,000 per month.

VACATION
Hourly employees earn 11-31 days of vacation per year based on years of service.

HOLIDAYS
Employees receive 12 paid holidays and one (1) floating holiday per year.

SICK LEAVE
Employees earn 12 days annually.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Employees are eligible to receive up to $1,400 per fiscal year in tuition reimbursement.

FITNESS PROGRAM
Employeesare offered free access to City-sponsored sports and fitness programs.

The City also offers a flexible spending benefits plan, employee assistance program, and other voluntary insurance. Contact Human Resources (HR) at 408-586-3090 or https://www.milpitas.gov/245/Benefits for more information on employee benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 11/7/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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