Facilities Maintenance Specialist
Annual Pay Range: $70,848 - $88,498
plus full benefits, including CalPERS Pension
Final Filing Date: Sunday, February 14, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
Do you have a passion for outdoor recreation and open space? Using Measure AA and other funding sources, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) delivers multiple facilities projects annually to fulfill commitments made to the public regarding greater access and outdoor education, protected open space lands, and resource restoration. Midpen is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Specialist who will support maintenance and improvements of buildings and facilities for the staff and public. The primary responsibility of the position is the maintenance and operations of Midpen’s administrative office, but it will include project work on Midpen staff field offices and facilities, district owned and managed residential housing, historical properties, ranch infrastructure, as well as public buildings such as Midpen’s David Daniels Nature Center. Work will include general maintenance and repair services. The candidate should be an organized, creative, and a collaborative customer service self-starter with good oral and written communication skills, who enjoys working in a group dynamic.
About the Position: The Facilities Maintenance Specialist performs all aspects of facilities maintenance for the Administrative Office Facilities, including building operation, vehicle fleet maintenance, landscaped grounds and parking areas, and various physical systems such as HVAC, plumbing, painting, assembly, construction, electrical, data cabling, and security systems. This position is also responsible for non-routine repairs and improvements at Midpen Field properties as well as performing preventative maintenance tasks, repairs, and minor improvement projects. The Facilities Maintenance Specialist will support Midpen’s utilization of contractors and act as a point of contact for a wide variety of maintenance and repair tasks. The successful performance of this work will require a working knowledge of a broad range of facility maintenance trades and technical principles, as well as a professional background and the ability to coordinate work with other Midpen departments. Candidates with background in facilities management and construction trades are desirable. For additional information about the position, see the Job Description on the Midpen website.
About the District: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is comprised of over 63,000 acres of land and 26 open space preserves protected for public enjoyment. In 2014, with broad public support, the District secured $300 million dollars of bond capacity with the passing of Measure AA, which serves as a mandate for Midpen to continue to pursue our mission to “acquire and preserve” open space land and “protect and restore the natural environment” in the lush regional green-belt system near Silicon Valley in the San Francisco Bay Area. To learn more about Midpen, visit our website, OpenSpace.org, and view our employee video “Working for Midpen” on the Jobs page. If you are looking for a challenging opportunity to contribute to the legacy of open space recreation, we invite you to apply for this position.
Work Environment: This position is part of the Land and Facilities Services Department at the Midpen offices in Los Altos, California and will work primarily in an office environment and at times at Midpen Field facilities and residential properties located primarily in the field. When conducting field assignments, work may include traversing rough, difficult terrain in inclement or hot weather with exposure to poison oak. Duties will include building and facility work that will require climbing ladders and entering confined spaces. Ideal candidates will be comfortable working in these types of conditions, as well as in an office environment. Positions in this classification must possess the ability to lift and carry materials and objects weighing up to 60 pounds and must possess the ability to push and pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds, with the use of proper equipment. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Education and Experience: 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:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by college-level coursework in facilities management, construction project management, or a related field, and three (3) years of experience in facilities, construction, maintenance, and/or repair of buildings, structures and/or related facilities.
Completion of an apprenticeship program or the equivalent training in one or more of the construction trades is highly desirable.
Licenses & Certifications Required: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.
Benefits: Midpen provides a competitive benefits package including health, life and disability insurance, CalPERS pension and paid leaves. Detailed information is available on the Benefits page of our website.
How to Apply: Apply online via CalOpps.org. The following four application items are required in order to be considered for the position:
- CalOpps Employment application
- Letter of Interest in the position
- Resume
- Supplemental question responses
Incomplete applications will not be considered for the position. Applicants with the most relevant experience and qualifications suitable for the position will be contacted for an interview.
Recruitment Timeline: We recommend applicants be available for interviews on the following dates for panel interviews (we are unable to accommodate vacation schedules):
First interview: Friday, February 26, 2021
Skills/Written exercise: Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Final interview: Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the Human Resources department at 650-691-1200.
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