Maintenance Technician III - Facilities

Description

Examples of Duties

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Maintenance Technician III
In addition to duties of level I/II:

• Performs skilled maintenance, repair and installation work related to street signs.
• Inspects all signing to locate needed repairs and corrections.
• Cleans and maintains the City's sign shop, sign truck and related equipment.
• Performs emergency repairs, as necessary and establishes proper traffic control devices in doing such work.
• Performs minor adjustments on service equipment; maintains tools and equipment in working order.
• Customer service and interaction with public
• Safely operate majority of equipment within the Operations Division's functional areas
• Reads, interprets, and conveys schematics, drawings, codes, safety notices, SDS
• Basic knowledge of building and civil codes, Cal-OSHA codes, MUTCD, Cal Trans Standards and specifications, agency permitting procedures, asbestos identification and testing procedures, lead paint identification and testing procedures and all other regulatory codes, policies, and procedures within functional area assigned
• Inventory control
• If assigned to a specific area, may assist with projects being completed outside of assigned area.
  
  Facilities Assignment:
• Safely operate all equipment vehicles, and tools within the assigned functional area
• Tests, maintains, repairs and installs complex electrical systems, panels, switches, and fixtures.
• Tests, maintains, and repairs complex boilers, chillers, co-generation units, and snow melt systems
• Tests, repairs, and balances HVAC systems and controls
• Tests, repairs plumbing systems including electronic controls.
• Inspects and ensures facilities and inventory areas have correct SDS sheets
• Inspects all facility fire and life safety equipment as assigned by Public Safety and/or Building Department
• May monitor alarms and respond to calls if assigned
• May be assigned specific tasks within secure environments such as Airport, Police Fire Stations, and Computer Server Areas. May be required to have background testing.
• Inventory Control at all facilities
• Inspects, maintains & repairs a variety of roofing systems including but not limited to: shingles, single ply membranes, built up roofing, metal roofing and guards, etc.
• Performs facilities condition assessments and data collection
• Monitors remote building automation systems
• Assists with forecasting asset replacements and capital needs
• Uses computer to complete reports, track work orders, and other duties.
• May act as representative to concessionaires, focus groups, school districts, agencies, user groups, special events etc.
• May assist in project development including permitting
• May assist with facility schedules and recreation programming
• May assist in all other functional areas as assigned
  
  Snow Removal Assignment: Note: All Operations Division Employees will perform snow removal functions regardless of functional area specialties.
  
• Safely operates all vehicles and equipment such as trucks, sanders, snow plows, snow graders, snow blowers, and large trailers.
• Inspects snow removal equipment at beginning and end of shift. Provide fuel, lubricants and materials as needed.
• Formulates and mixes brine solutions as assigned.
• Inventories abrasives and de-icing material stockpiles and recommends quantity replacements.
• Inventories and reports on snow removal operations damage to public and private property under supervision of Lead Maintenance Technician
• Reports on NPDES abrasives collection
• Assists in emergency services as required.
• May be required to assist in snow removal code enforcement.
• Works nights/weekends/holidays as required, will be required to work 12 hr. shifts.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Intermediate and complex building trades such as Carpentry, Roofing, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Accessibility, Title 24 Energy etc.
• Intermediate to complex civil engineering trades such as grading, paving, striping, traffic control etc.
• Significant knowledge of safe working practices
• Significant knowledge of Hazardous Materials practices
• Excellent customer service
• Knowledge of Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Civil Codes
• Knowledge of Cal-OSHA, Cal Trans, AASHTO, MUTCD standards
• Knowledge of Pesticide and chemical applications
• Basic Engineering principles, methods, and mathematics

• Perform strenuous physical work with agility and endurance.
• Work in cooperative manner with others and contribute to a successful team effort.
• Use and properly operate assigned tools and equipment.
• Operate assigned trucks and equipment, observing legal and defensive driving practices.
• Read and interpret codes, drawings, schematics, manuals, notices, and bulletins pertaining to equipment
• Use computers to load data, track work orders, generate reports, etc.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Read, write and understand English to follow safety precautions and procedures.
• Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and contribute to a cooperative team effort.

• Possession of a valid Class B California or Nevada driver's license (commercial driver's license subject to Department of Transportation drug testing requirements and DMV pull notice program).

• Tanker Endorsement
• Qualified Applicators License Categories B, C, F, G
• California Landscape Contractors Association Certificate in Landscape Maintenance, Landscape Construction and Irrigation Installation
• IMSA Traffic Control Signs and Markings Level II
• IMSA Roadway Lighting Level I
• Backflow Prevention Tester Certificate
• Confined Space Entry Certification
• Certified Pool Operators License (CPO)
• IMSA Traffic Safety Specialist and Traffic Safety Through Work Zones Certificate
• Journeyman Electrician Rating
• Hazardous Materials Certification
• HVAC Certification
• Boiler and Chiller Certifications

Supplemental Information

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Indoor work to perform record keeping and computer tasks; outdoor work in all types of weather including extreme heat and humidity, cold and rain and snow; work in and around heavy traffic conditions and very loud noise of construction equipment; continuous exposure to moving mechanical parts, electrical shock, and vibration from equipment and tools; occasional exposure to hazardous materials and substances including chemicals, blood borne pathogens, and animal bites; positions may require working at heights above the ground, work below ground, and/or in confined spaces.

Physical: Incumbents in this class must be in good physical condition and able to exert physical strength for prolonged periods of time. Due to the physical nature of this position, the majority of tasks performed by incumbents involve a combination of two or more simultaneous physical operations requiring but not limited to the following:
CONTINUOUS: sitting, standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, handling, fingering, and hearing; lifting and carrying of tools and equipment weighing up to 75 lbs.; pushing/pulling of tools and equipment up to 25 lbs.
FREQUENT: balancing, crouching and talking; pushing/pulling of tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
OCCASIONAL: crawling, smelling; lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling of tools and equipment weighing up to 100 lbs.; lifting and carrying tools and equipment weighing over 100 lbs. with assistance.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to see work orders and service requests, field conditions, equipment dials and gauges; operate vehicles and equipment; monitor telephone traffic conditions and mix chemicals.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction; ability to monitor sounds for traffic control and equipment malfunction; hear back-up alarms on trucks and other equipment, telephone and radio transmissions, and calls for assistance from others.

Speaking: Communicate in English in person, by phone and radio to communicate with both the public and co-workers.

FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER

The City of South Lake Tahoe is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans’ status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All full-time, permanent City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.