Building Maintenance Mechanic II

The list developed from this recruitment will be used for a limited period to fill open and promotional, regular full-time, and part-time positions in a variety of service areas and locations throughout the County, should they occur. Pursuant to current bargaining unit agreements, employees regularly assigned to the coastal region or in Covelo are eligible to receive a 5% assignment premium. 

This class works under general supervision and performs a variety of progressively skilled and responsible work in the operation and maintenance of buildings, equipment and grounds.  Work is performed at a journey level and incumbents in this class are expected to possess considerable knowledge specific to job assignment within the scope of the class.

Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply. Se buscan personas bilingües en inglés y español. Para recibir una solicitud en español, llame a Recursos Humanos al 234-6600.

All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents:

• Operates, maintains, and repairs boilers, heaters, pumps, valves, appurtenances, and lines used in the distribution of steam and heated or processed water.
• Operates, repairs and maintains refrigerant compressors, condensers, evaporators, traps, transfer pumps, expansion valves, stop valves, and float valves, in addition to all refrigerant lines and devices utilized in the control of temperatures.
• Operates, maintains and repairs air compressors, and distribution lines and all valves and devices for air control.
• Operates, maintains and repairs all natural and manufactured gas distribution lines, including all valves and control devices.
• Operates, repairs, and maintains water filters, softeners, piping and pumps used in conjunction with water distribution, including all sinks and toilet bowls, supply lines and water lines.
• Operates, repairs, and maintains all types of motors and engines used to power pumps, compressors and fans.
• Repairs and maintains single phase and multi-phase electrical circuits from 120 to 240 volts; repairs and maintains electrical transformers, motors, controls, machinery, fixtures, appliances and elevators.
• Runs additional electric lines, changes breakers, and checks distribution centers.
• Routes and runs telephone and computer lines.
• Repairs and replaces commercial washers and dryers.
• Repairs and maintains sprinkler systems.
• Builds forms, mixes concrete, and repairs concrete surfaces.
• Repairs and maintains electronic systems including, clocks, closed circuit television, automatic alarm systems, security systems, equal potential grounding and automatic power transformers.
• Calibrates control systems for air conditioning, refrigeration, heating and ventilation systems, including air balance, humidistat and solid state electronic motor control amplifiers.
• Lays out and builds partitions; designs and builds custom furniture.
• Paints walls and furniture; hangs wall paper and vinyl wall covering.
• Installs, changes, and repairs door locks, cabinet and desk locks, and padlocks; makes keys; constructs signs for desks, doorways, and walls; installs and repairs all door closers, installs window glass, floor tile, baseboard and hangs doors.
• Performs special repair and maintenance relating to carpentry.
• Performs general construction and remodeling of building and other related structures.
• Constructs bookcases, furniture, and other projects.
• Completes all required paperwork.
• Supervises inmates, work release and community service individuals in the performance of building maintenance duties.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED; a basic knowledge of materials, tools, and safety practices, and the ability to learn related job functions in order to perform a variety of related tasks under general supervision at a journey level; and two to four years of progressively responsible related experience; or,

A combination of related education and/or experience that would demonstrate possession of the knowledge and ability to perform a variety of related tasks at a journey level, under general supervision.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid State Driver's License

Knowledge of:

depending upon area of assignment

• Electrical theory, procedures, tools and materials required to perform essential functions of assignment within class.
• Air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating control systems including air balance and system calibration procedures for repair and maintenance.
• Plumbing systems and tools, material and procedures for repair and maintenance.
• A variety of electronic systems and tools, materials and procedures for repair and maintenance
• Procedures, materials and tools utilized in remodeling buildings and building furniture.
• Principles and practices of carpentry.
• Painting tools, equipment and techniques.
• Recordkeeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.
• All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.
• Applicable state, federal and local ordinances, laws, rules and regulations.
• Uniform Electrical and Building Codes.

Skill in:

• Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• The use and maintenance of all assigned tools and equipment.

Mental and Physical Abilities:

• Ability to inspect systems and buildings to detect existing or potential problems.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and circuit diagrams.
• Ability to analyze situations and develop effective courses of action.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, speak and hear, and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is occasionally required to  lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

Important Application Information:

• It is your responsibility to demonstrate through your application materials how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position/s for which you apply. 
• You must complete all sections of the application.  A résumé or other information you feel will help us evaluate your qualifications may be attached to your completed application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application.  Blank applications that contain only a résumé or those that reference "see résumé" will be rejected as incomplete.
• Check your application before submitting to ensure it is complete and correct; no new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
• Inquiry will be made of your former and current employers; please provide the names and telephone numbers of supervisors on your application. 
• You must provide the names and contact information of at least three (3) references (not relatives) that have knowledge of your job skills, experience, ability and/or character. 
• Application materials are the property of Mendocino County and will not be returned.
• It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number or address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.
• The exam process listed on this flyer is tentative. Mendocino County reserves the right to make necessary modifications to the examination plan. Such revisions will be in accordance with approved personnel standards.  Should a change be made, applicants will be notified.
• The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

Examination Process: All complete applications will be reviewed; incomplete applications will not be considered. Based on the number of qualified candidates, applicants meeting the job requirements and qualifications will be invited to participate in an oral examination (weight 100) or an unassembled exam, consisting of an evaluation of education and experience as stated on the application form. The examination process will test the knowledge and abilities described above. A minimum score of 70 must be attained for placement on the employment list. 

Special Testing: If you require special testing arrangements to accommodate a disability or religious conviction you must contact Human Resources at 707.234.6600 prior to the test date to make your requirements known.  You must provide enough advance notice to allow Human Resources to properly review and evaluate your request. 

Special Requirements: Employment in some County departments or positions may require the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background, which may include fingerprinting, and/or a medical examination, which may include drug screening.

This announcement is a synopsis of duties and requirements of this job. To review the complete classification specification and benefits, please see the HR website. Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.   

The County of Mendocino is an Equal Opportunity Employer