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Are you a Jack-of-all-Trades when it comes to General Maintenance and Repairs? Do you have experience maintaining and repairing various types of buildings and structures? Are you skilled in the crafts of Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, and Welding? If so, check out this fantastic opportunity!   

ABOUT THE POSITION
The City of Gilroy is recruiting for a versatile Facilities Maintenance Specialist that is knowledgeable and experienced in a diverse set of technical trades.  
 
Under direct supervision of the Facilities Superintendent, the Facilities Maintenance Specialist performs a variety of semi-skilled construction and/or repair work related to electrical wiring, plumbing installations, carpentry work, HVAC, and much more. In this position you must be proficient with basic tools and equipment, and have the capability to diagnose mechanical problems and methodically troubleshoot any issues occurring with building systems, machines, and equipment. Project managements skills and appropriately prioritizing your work is imperative to succeed in this position. Additionally, the Facilities Maintenance Specialist must possess excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing, along with a friendly and outgoing demeanor to provide quality customer service. Furthermore, this person must be able to confidently work well under minimal supervision.  

THE TEAM
The Facilities Unit is a small energetic group with a strong sense of cohesion and team success. Our team takes pride in performing preventative maintenance of all buildings, including City Hall, the Police Department, Fire Stations, Corporation Yard, and many other City facilities. Whatever obstacles are encountered, our team collaborates to go above and beyond to ensure all service requests are completed including last minute emergencies that require immediate attention. We enjoy discussing, learning, and sharing knowledge in the various trades we perform on a daily basis.

COMING SOON!

Mountain View will be recruiting for Firefighter/Paramedic and Firefighter/EMTs beginning in October.  Click on the job flyer attached below (Job PDF) for more information on how to be eligible to apply. 

THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity. We are currently hiring for a Maintenance Worker II to join our team. Under general supervision, this position will perform semi-skilled maintenance and repairs of City streets, sanitary sewers, storm drains, park and recreation landscaped areas, and other related work.  

At the City of Pacifica, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. To us, equal opportunity employment is not just about compliance, it’s about who you are, how you can help our City and who you want to be. At the City of Pacifica, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.

If interested, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us, please note, recruitment closes on October 1, 2021 by 5:00 PDT, so apply today!

BASIC EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Supervises a small crew and participates in the construction, maintenance and repair of streets, curbs, gutters, sewers, storm drains, catch basins, barricades, sidewalks, parks, landscaped areas, and recreation equipment and facilities;

• Operates and makes minor repairs and adjustments to heavy power-driven equipment; constructs forms for and does cement work;

• Does occasional brick work and building construction and maintenance work; builds retaining walls;

• Supervises and performs slide control planting, creek bed clean out, park landscape planting and maintenance, including irrigation; athletic field maintenance; use of herbicides.

The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the basic types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. 

We invite applications for the position of Fire Prevention Inspector I

San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department
The San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department commenced operations on January 13th, 2019 and serves the cities of Belmont, Foster City, and San Mateo as a Joint Powers Authority. The Department collectively has ten engines and two trucks operating out of nine fire stations. There are 154 full-time employees assigned to one of the following divisions: Administration, Community Risk Reduction, and Fire Operations. The Department serves nearly 161,000 residents daily with a day-time population around 230,000. Additionally, the department participates in a mutual aid program throughout the county, helping to secure a million people daily. The Department has a healthy collaborative atmosphere and encourages participation at all levels. The San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department is proud to serve the communities of Belmont, Foster City and San Mateo. For more information visit: www.smcfire.org.

Proudly Serving the Communities of:
The City of Belmont
Belmont is home to approximately 26,000 residents. Known for its wooded hills, views of the San Francisco Bay and stretches of open space, Belmont is a quiet residential community in the midst of the culturally and
technologically rich Bay Area. For more information about the City, visit Belmont’s website at: www.belmont.gov.

The City of Foster City
Foster City is home to approximately 30,000 residents and a wide array of industry—including some of the bay area’s elite businesses. Conveniently located midway between San Francisco and San Jose, Foster City prides itself on its well-planned neighborhoods, shopping centers, and a supreme quality of life. Foster City’s temperate climate, diverse cultural attractions, beautiful parks, excellent school district and unique waterfront setting offer a quality of life that is unsurpassed. For additional information about the City, visit Foster City’s website at: www.fostercity.org.

The City of San Mateo
San Mateo is a city of approximately 100,000 residents, strategically located midway between San Francisco and San Jose, and is within the Silicon Valley. One of the City’s strengths is its diversity, both in the ethnic makeup and the physical development of the community. San Mateo has a vibrant business and retail environment with national and international businesses, two major shopping centers and an active downtown. The community values its historic and new residential neighborhoods and recently approved a major new Transit Oriented Development that will add 1,500 new homes, 300,000 square feet of new retail and as much as 1.5 million square feet of commercial office space. For additional information about the City, visit San Mateo’s website at: www.cityofsanmateo.org.

The Position:
To perform technical inspection and investigative work in enforcing compliance with laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to the prevention and control of fires; and do related work as required. The Fire Prevention Inspector I/II position is flexibly staffed based on experience.

This is the entry level class in the Fire Prevention Inspection series. This class is distinguished from the Fire Prevention Inspector II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series including weed abatement and smoke detector inspections, which do not require prior specialized experience. Generally, work is observed and reviewed both during performance and upon completion, and changes in procedures and exceptions to rules are explained in detail as they arise. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience.

What You’ll Do:
Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Interpret and enforce provisions of fire prevention and fire safety laws, ordinances and other regulations.
• Perform periodic inspections of new and existing buildings, structures and installations requiring fire clearances; identify fire hazards; recommend corrective actions; perform follow-up inspections to see that corrective actions have been taken.
• Investigate complaints pertaining to violation of fire prevention laws; issue correction orders as necessary.
• Investigate fires; secure fire scenes; identify types of fires; investigate causes of fire; collect, prepare and present evidence; interview witnesses and suspects; write fire investigations; testify in court when required.
• Provide information to the public concerning the fire prevention practices and procedures; develop and conduct training programs and group presentations relative to fire prevention and fire investigation.
• Instruct fire suppression crews about code interpretation and inspection techniques regarding fire prevention.
• Draw and prepare diagrams of buildings for pre-fire planning and fire inspections.
• Check building plans for code compliance, consult with architects and developers regarding problems and solutions.
• Perform tests on water flow, sprinkler and fire alarms and elevator return systems; certify smoke detectors.
• Prepare records and reports.
• Provide information to the public in forums and meetings.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at www.smcfire.org.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The City of Gilroy is recruiting to fill one Fire Administration Technician position.

The goal of the Fire Department is to provide effective and efficient fire suppression, rescue and medical response with properly trained and equipped firefighters and paramedics. Gilroy is located 28 miles south of San Jose, in Santa Clara County, and serves a diverse population base of approximately 60,000 residents.  The Gilroy Fire Department serves the community from 4 stations which are strategically located throughout the city and responds to over 5,500 calls per year.

Under general direction of the Fire Chief, this position will provide a wide variety of paraprofessional and technical duties related to fire administration operations. This is a generalist position and as such, projects and task may be assigned in all functional areas of fire administration. The Fire Administration Technician is a journey level position with the experience and specified training to perform the work described. It is expected that the Fire Administration Technician will be able to complete assignments and projects that include analytical work with minimal direction and supervision.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Gilroy Fire Department is an organizational culture that fosters teamwork, professionalism, trust, innovation, and empowerment of every member to bring the best level of service to the community.  The fire administration team dynamics include a spirit of cooperation, mutual respect, collaboration, critical thinking, open and transparent communication, and an accountable partnership with all the major divisions of operations and training inside the Department, within the City, and outside partner organizations.

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Contract Outreach Specialist (Bilingual - Spanish & English).

• Please click on the job announcement file below to review the recruitment flyer.
• A complete application is required, including a written supplemental questionnaire.
• Submit your application online via CalOpps.
• Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. This recruitment is opened on a Continuous basis and the position could be filled at any time.

Under general supervision, plans, organizes and coordinates senior services transportation needs including transporting clients to and from the Community Center; assists with special events.

Receives general supervision from higher-level staff and may provide guidance to part-time staff and/or volunteers.

ESSENTIAL AND IMPORTANT DUTIES

• Plans, organizes and coordinates community center/senior services transportation needs, oversees Connect a Ride "CaR" program and assists with special events as needed.
• Prepares transportation service routes and schedules; identifies necessary changes to routes and schedules as needed to ensure limited disruption in services.
• Transports clients to and from the community center and other areas as needed while ensuring passenger's safety including the enforcement of passenger regulations and assisting passengers by providing physical support as needed - carrying articles, opening doors, assisting them on and off the bus, etc.
• Maintains an accurate accounting of daily passenger sheets, vehicle maintenance check forms, and other related records that may be required.
• Maintains bus and van including fueling, cleaning, and performs daily vehicle safety checks before operating the bus, reporting any vehicle malfunctions to supervisor.
• Receives requests for services or requests for information regarding services available for the elderly/medically fragile in the community, referring to other agencies or personnel when need arises for health, educational, social, recreational, or commercial resources.
• Complies with all federal, state, and local transit systems policies and procedures.
• Communicates with a variety of agencies, vendors, community groups, clients, governmental and members of the public in a courteous and professional manner.
• Responds and resolves inquiries and concerns from the public, and escalates inquiries as needed.
• Delivers meals to homebound Meals on Wheels clients as needed.
• Serves as a Disaster Service Worker, as required.
• Perform related duties as needed.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License, Class B with passenger endorsement and have a satisfactory driving record.

Ability to obtain American Red Cross First Aid certificate and CPR Adult, Child and Infant CPR within three months of appointment.

Knowledge of

• Motor Vehicle laws and requirements governing operation of transit vehicles.
• Operation of transit vehicles and safe work practices.
• Standard safety and maintenance requirements of transit vehicles operated.
• Modern office procedures and equipment including basic Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

High School Diploma or equivalent. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Creates marketing material to promote the Recreation Services recreation and social services programs successfully
• Maintains, enhances and provides content for social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and NextDoor
• Plans logistics for special events, including communicating with committee staff members, volunteers, vendors, artists and performers; ordering and organizing supplies and attending planning meetings and discussions
• Tracks and keep record of special event supply purchases
• Implements Special Events, including greeting the public and answering questions; helping with set-up and clean-up; and supporting vendors, partners, artists and performers by addressing equipment, technical, and other needs
• Performs a wide variety of task such as writing program descriptions, proofreading/editing marketing content, taking photos or selecting imagery to be used in marketing campaigns
• Prepares reports and presentations for Arts Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission or Library Board of Trustees
• Researches similar events in the Bay Area and beyond and suggests best practices 
• Learns to follow all City standards related to branding and writing (Associated Press style), or as otherwise directed, and meet deadlines
• Represents the division at community outreach events (such as fairs, special events, etc.) by promoting recreation services programs and services
• Assists the Recreation Services Division with additional duties as assigned

• Develop experience in special event planning and production
• Apply internet research skills and gain experience in social media marketing
• Improve writing skills through a variety of communication mediums (formal correspondence, marketing materials, web content)
• Gain experience in marketing programs and activities
• Gain exposure and experience in program planning in arts, sports, aquatics, youth, teens and older adult recreation
• Expand professional network in producing events

Education and Experience
The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program with a major in Recreation, Parks, Tourism, Hospitality, Marketing/Communications, Visual Arts, Performing Arts or Theater Arts
• Courses or experience in marketing, event planning, recreation, parks, tourism, visual or performing arts, theater or pottery.

For complete position details, please visit the City of Sunnyvale's website at Sunnyvale.ca.gov.

 Electronic applications may be submitted on-line through the City's employment page at Sunnyvale.ca.gov, Search: Jobs.

The most appropriately qualified candidates will be invited to an oral board interview (weighted 100%).  Depending on the number of applicants this process may be altered.