Aquatics and Facilities Maintenance Technician I/II

Pay Ranges

Maintenance Technician I: $33.98 $42.48
Maintenance Technician II:$37.94 $47.42

APPOINTMENTS TO MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I OR MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II POSITIONS WILL BE DETERMINED BY LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE.

Definition
Under general supervision performs a variety of semiskilled construction maintenance modification and repair activities in assigned maintenance operations areas which may include aquatic centers pools fountains facilities and service centers and performs related work as required.

Supervision Received and Exercised
Receives direct or general supervision from Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Coordinator. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. May provide technical and functional direction to less experienced staff.

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Maintain and repair complex systems and maintain records.

• Inspect contractors work and inspect existing and new City infrastructure in regard to pumps motors pools and fountain infrastructure. Install maintain repair equipment and ensure proper operation.

• Be required to service overhaul repair and replace motors pumps filters piping check valves copper and PVC piping and water storage.

• Have expertise and certification in water quality testing and proper chemical application and adjustments is required.

• Perform electrical work in connection with pumps motors lighting pool and fountain controls.

• Implement safe and proper working procedures including the use of common hand and power tools.

• Be required to work an alternating schedule of weekend work emergency call outs and some holidays.

• Be able to start work at 4:00 a.m. per department scheduling requirements on a rotational basis.

• Performs skilled and semiskilled maintenance activities depending upon area of assignment including performing basic trade activities such as electrical plumbing and carpentry work; plants fertilizes and trims shrubs and trees; performs weed abatement and pest control.
• Calculates and adjusts chemical levels for pools; cleans and flushes storm drains and other appurtenances using a variety of hand and power tools.
• Performs minor maintenance on facilities including replacement of light fixtures and air filters painting and graffiti removal and repair of plumbing fixtures.
• Maintains public facilities shop and garage areas storage sites and other buildings in a clean and orderly condition.
• Empties trash containers and removes trash from parks landscaped areas and other City property; and performs custodial work as assigned.
• Maintains logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.
• Maintains and repairs a variety of hand and power tools ensuing they are in safe and efficient working order.
• Installs street barricades and cones and controls traffic around work sites and special events to ensure safe conditions for the general public and City workers.
• Inventories and requests equipment and supplies.
• Responds to callouts and emergencies such as vehicle accidents floods fallen trees and other hazards.
• May instruct and guide temporary work alternative and seasonal employees in basic work procedures and safe working practices.
• May contact residents to inform them of work to be performed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles practices tools and materials as they relate to the maintenance and repair of infrastructure facilities systems and appurtenances similar to those in a municipal environment.
• Basic mathematics.
• Safe driving rules and practices.
• Basic computer software related to work.
• English usage spelling vocabulary grammar and punctuation.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public vendors contractors and City staff.

• Maintenance principles practices tools and materials for maintaining and repairing streets and roadways parks facilities and building and traffic signals.
• Traffic control procedures and traffic sign regulations.
• The operation and minor maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools vehicles and light to heavy power equipment.
• Operational characteristics of specialized construction maintenance and repair equipment.
• Occupational hazards and safety equipment and practices related to the work including the handling of hazardous chemicals.
• Applicable Federal State and local laws regulatory codes ordinances and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.

• Perform basic construction modification maintenance and repair work.
• Troubleshoot maintenance problems and determine materials and supplies required for repair.
• Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Safely and effectively use and operate hand tools mechanical equipment power tools and light to heavy equipment required for the work.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Maintain accurate logs records and basic written records of work performed.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Organize own work set priorities and meet critical time deadlines.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person over the telephone and in writing.
• Establish maintain and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Perform construction modification maintenance and repair work on streets and roadways parks facilities and building and traffic signals.
• Perform assigned maintenance and repair duties with accuracy speed and minimal supervision.
• Operate specialized construction maintenance and repair equipment.
• Interpret and apply the policies procedures laws codes and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.
• Set up and operate traffic area construction zones including cones barricades and flagging.
• Read interpret and apply technical information from manuals drawings specifications layouts blueprints and schematics.
• Follow department policies and procedures related to assigned duties.
• Use tact initiative prudence and independent judgment within general policy procedural and legal guidelines.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education

Maintenance Technician I and II: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

AND

Experience
Maintenance Technician I: One (1) year of assignmentrelated maintenance experience.
Maintenance Technician II: Two (2) years of experience performing skilled or semiskilled maintenance duties equivalent to those of the class of Maintenance Technician I.

Licenses and Certifications
Maintenance Technician I and II:

• Possession and maintenance of a valid California class C drivers license and a satisfactory driving record.
• At the option of the City persons hired into these classes may be required to possess at entry or obtain within specified time limits designated licenses certificates or specialized education and training relevant to the area of assignment. Additional requirements may include but are not limited to:
  • California Commercial B drivers license with tanker and airbrake endorsements or with passenger endorsement.
  • Certified Pool Operators license (CPO).
  • International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signals Level I Certificate.
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
  • First Aid Certification.
  • International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Safety Through Work Zones Certification.
  • Industrial Emergency Council (IEC) Confined Space Entry Awareness and Rescue Certification.
  • Forklift Certification