Maintenance Technician

Overview

Under general supervision, performs skilled, specialized work in the construction, maintenance, repair, and modification of municipal facilities and equipment in one or more Public Works Divisions; to provide technical advice on special plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, or welding problems; demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; performs other related duties as required.

Primary Responsibilities

The Public Works Maintenance Technician is a journey level class. Work involves the responsibility for technical tasks relating to construction, repair, and maintenance of City facilities, infrastructures and equipment in a variety of general or specialized trades, including building maintenance and welding. Positions assigned to this classification are expected to perform with a high degree of independence and may be responsible for project supervision of one or more less experienced workers. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience in one or more of the building trades or five years experience in semiskilled building trades work
• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid class C California driver's license. Some positions may require a class A or B California driver's license.

Additional Information

Only those applicants who meet the qualification standards of this position by the application filing deadline will be allowed to participate in the examination process. Examination scores determine standing on Civil Service eligibility lists. The City Manager, upon recommendation of the department head, will make the final selection and appointment from the established eligibility list.

The examination process may consist of the following parts: Application Package Review: Qualifying Only; Oral Interview: 100% Weight Value. Candidates must earn a score of 70% or higher to be considered for the eligibility list.  

Applicants who require special examination accommodations due to a disability should contact the Human Resources Department five (5) business days prior to any scheduled examination at (559) 661-5401.

Applicants may be eligible for Veteran’s Preference Points (5 points) and should attach a DD214 to their employment application for consideration of this preference.