The Maintenance Specialist performs a variety of skilled troubleshooting, maintenance, modification, and repair work in assigned maintenance operations areas such as parks, landscape and lighting, facilities, maintains complex systems and performs specialized work on electrical systems in facilities, on irrigation control systems including pumps and motors; and performs related work as required.
This is the advanced-journey level of the field maintenance class series utilized in the City's Public Works Department. Incumbents are primarily responsible for performing skilled work in a specific area of expertise requiring special licenses and/or certification. Assignments may be department-wide or restricted to a specific facility, park, or section and incumbents may be assigned to both monitor and coordinate installation, maintenance, and repair work in their occupational specialty and to perform general trade and maintenance activities as a crew member under direction of a Maintenance Coordinator or Maintenance Supervisor.
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Typical Duties
- Troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs complex systems and equipment in one or more areas of assignment such as irrigation systems, vehicles and heavy equipment, traffic signals, street lighting, street maintenance, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems, pool and filtration systems, weed and pest control, and landscaping and grounds.
- Inspect existing and new City infrastructure in regards to electrical systems to ensure proper maintenance and safety standards are being met.
- Installation and maintenance of electrical panels, outlets, timers, solenoids and repair of electrical wiring.
- Knowledge and experience of running conduit, pulling wire, maintenance and repair of Motor Control Centers (MCCs) , including Variable Frequency Drive (VFDs) up to 600 volts.
- Implement safe and proper working procedures including knowledge of proper Lock Out Tag Out, and use of common electrical test equipment, and hand and power tools.
- Coordinates projects related to installation, maintenance, and repair work within area of assigned duties including planning, scheduling work, and equipment.
- Coordinates and monitors work of staff in areas of expertise to effect repairs and ensure the safety of the community.
- Responds to emergencies and call-outs as required.
- Operates specialized equipment and vehicles in areas of specialization, such as aerial scissors lifts and boom lifts.
- Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
- Assists in preparing and monitoring project and program budgets including tracking expenditures and seeking quotes for services and capital equipment.
- Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees.
- Conduct GFCI testing to evaluate outlets.
- Knowledge of using electrical equipment.
- Test and repair emergency lighting systems.
- Test and maintain standby generator systems ranging in size from 20kw through 500kw, including automatic transfer switches to ensure proper operation and evaluate maintenance needs.
- Maintains records of installation, maintenance, and repair orders to track activities ensuring work is documented and on file.
- Inventories and orders supplies, parts, equipment and materials for projects and programs including determining appropriate supplies and materials and locating vendors.
- Inspects and maintain records with respect to contractor's work and monitors underground utilities ensuring that work is in compliance with specifications, standards, and time lines.
- Performs any other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Abilities:Knowledge of:Principles, practices, tools, and materials for assigned maintenance operations areas such as parks, landscape and lighting, facilities, service center, traffic signals, and streets/drainage. Traffic control procedures and traffic sign regulations. The operation and minor maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, and light to heavy power equipment. Operational characteristics of specialized public works maintenance and repair equipment. Occupational hazards and safety equipment and practices related to the work. Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility. Basic mathematics. Safe driving rules and practices. Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and basic software. Principles and procedures of record-keeping and reporting. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
Ability to:Perform skilled construction, modification, maintenance, and repair work on assigned municipal infrastructure, facilities, systems, and/or appurtenances. Operate specialized construction and maintenance, light to heavy vehicles and equipment. Set up and operate traffic area construction zones, including cones, barricades, and flagging. Troubleshoot maintenance problems and determine materials and supplies required for repair. Read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, maps, and specifications. Safely and effectively use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools, and equipment required for the work. Perform routine equipment maintenance. Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed. Follow department policies and procedures related to assigned duties. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Make accurate arithmetic calculations. Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines. Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone or radio, and in writing. Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Minimum Qualifications: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:Education Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade
AND
Experience Three (3) years of semi-skilled electrical maintenance and/or construction work experience
Licenses and Certifications- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California's Driver's License by time of appointment
- Completion of an apprenticeship program recognized by the State of California Division of Apprenticeship Standards
- Possession of a valid Electrician Certification issued by the State of California; and Journeyman Electrician Rating
Recruitment Process:Interested candidates must complete an online application and include a comprehensive resume.
Resumes cannot be substituted for a completed application. The most qualified candidates, as determined by initial screening of applications, will be invited to an oral board interview. The eligibility list will be established from the interview process. Individuals on the eligibility list may be asked to participate in a second round of interviews based on specific individual qualifications and the City's needs. The eligibility list will remain in effect for one (1) year for potential future vacancies.
The tentative recruitment timeline is as follows:- Recruitment closes December 17, 2018
- Panel Interviews: week of January 7, 2018
- Department interviews week of January 14, 2019
The City of San Ramon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Division at
hr@sanramon.ca.gov.
