Building Services Technician

Salary Information:
The salary for this position is negotiated through a collective bargaining agreement.  All new employees will be hired at the minimum salary in the range and will be eligible for merit increases until reaching the maximum salary in the range.

*This recruitment is limited to the first 50 applications received from qualified applicants, and the closing date may be adjusted if the application limit is reached prior to the posted closing date.  Before applying, please ensure that you are available to complete the entire testing process, per the dates on this posting.

Definition
Incumbents perform general maintenance and repairs at all Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) facilities. Perform a variety of technical duties relative to the assigned area of responsibility.

Click here to view a complete copy of the class specification, including environmental and physical conditions.

Training, Education and Experience

• Two years of increasingly responsible general building maintenance experience.
• Possession of a High School diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid, appropriate Nevada driver license.
• Be a citizen/naturalized citizen or permanent resident alien without conditions on status of the United States of America by the date of the first test instrument.
• Be at least 18 years old by the date of the first test instrument.

• A combination of four years' experience performing semi-skilled handyman facility maintenance including knowledge of:
  • Basic occupational safety rules
  • Basic plumbing
  • Basic HVAC
  • Basic electrical
  • Use of hand tools and simple power tools used in facility maintenance

1. Personal Appearance: While on duty, and/or representing the Department, uniformed or otherwise, all Department employees will be neat and clean in their appearance in public. Employees are prohibited from attaching, affixing, or displaying objects, articles or jewelry on or through the nose, tongue, eyebrow or other exposed body part, except the ears for females, while on duty. Employees are prohibited from stretching or "gauging" their earlobes. All jewelry implants will not be exposed or visible while on duty. Tattoos or branding will not be exposed or visible while on duty and/or representing the Department. Such markings must be covered by clothing. Markings that cannot be covered by clothing will be covered using neutral-toned bandages or patches except for hands, neck, head, or face tattoos. Makeup is not permissible to cover a tattoo. Tattoos or branding anywhere on the body that promote racism/discrimination, indecency, extremist or supremacist philosophies, lawlessness, violence, or contain sexually explicit material are prohibited.
2. Participate in the LVMPD Mental Wellness Program.
3. Perform maintenance work in and around office buildings, correctional facilities, and commercial facilities which house electrical equipment and wiring, HVAC equipment, and plumbing fixtures, including hot, cramped spaces such as electrical and mechanical equipment rooms; work in noisy and dusty environment; may be required to work outside in various kinds of weather.
4. Vision sufficient to read labels, drawings and manuals, color vision sufficient to distinguish colored electrical wiring; hearing sufficient to hear conversations and directions in person and over the telephone and radio; dexterity sufficient to operate manual and powered tools; strength sufficient to lift and move heavy furniture, with or without the aid of equipment; mobility to crawl under buildings and up ladders, kneel and crouch as necessary, and stretch to reach overhead; and endurance sufficient to sit and stand for long periods of time, as necessary.

Application Filing
Applications must be submitted online and received by the posted closing date and time.  Decisions on an applicant's qualifications for this position will be made solely on the information contained in the application and therefore, should be filled out in its entirety.
To determine your status after submitting an employment application, you may access your account by going to https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/lvmpd.  



Application Screening (Pass/Fail)
Applications will be reviewed to determine those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications.  These qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the remainder of the testing process set forth below. Applicants will be notified of the results of the screening process via email.  If you have not received your notification by 5:00 pm PST on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, it is your responsibility to confirm your eligibility to test for this position by contacting the OHR representative listed below in the Inquiries Section.

Exam Dates*
Exam  #1: Oral Board (Weighted 100%) – Beginning Wednesday, April 23, 2025                
        
*The LVMPD reserves the right to modify the selection processes and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

**Due to security reasons, personal belongings permitted in the testing facility will be limited. Items such as large backpacks, briefcases, duffle bags or similar items may not be allowed. Those items permitted will be left to the discretion of the LVMPD employees administering the examination and may be subject to a search.
 
***If you believe you are eligible for Veteran's Preference Points and want to be considered for them, you MUST attach your DD Form 214 (Member-2 or 4) or Statement/Proof of Service to your application showing 181 days of active duty in good standing. We are no longer accepting hard copies at the time of your Oral Board. For more information on Veteran's Preference Points, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on the employment page at https://www.protectthecity.com/applicants/apply-now/frequently-asked-questions.



Additional Selection Processes
If you successfully complete the above selection process, you will undergo a thorough background investigation, including a polygraph exam. A polygraph examination can be stressful and may affect existing medical or psychological conditions or ongoing treatment. Candidates are encouraged to consult with their personal physicians to discuss whether the polygraph will affect a condition or treatment and then follow the guidance of their medical professional.
 
The background investigation takes approximately 90 to 120 days to complete. You must also meet the LVMPD Hiring Standards. LVMPD employees participate in the Department’s random drug screening process. For more information on the background process, click https://youtu.be/LpAUnwRbT9o for a quick video or https://www.protectthecity.com/applicants/employment-standards/background-investigation for specific information.

Please visit the FAQs available on our employment site for a listing of the LVMPD's open competitive selection and employment policies, and other pertinent information.  Please visit www.protectthecity.com for additional information pertaining to the LVMPD and its hiring process.

Inquiries
Questions regarding this selection process may be directed to:

• Anita Saucedo, Human Resources Technician, 702-828-4096, a9750s@lvmpd.com
• Daphne Diso, Analyst, 702-828-8529, m15434d@lvmpd.com

Salary : $50,767 - $75,147