Lead Facilities Specialist

Lead Facilities Specialist

Salary

$89,016.00 - $108,204.00 Annually

Location

Corona, CA

Job Type

Full-Time Benefited

Job Number

2026-47-22

Department

Community Services

Opening Date

10/12/2026

Closing Date

10/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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DESCRIPTION

Join the City of Corona as our next Lead Facilities Specialist, where your expertise will directly support the safety, functionality, and longevity of the City's buildings, parks, and essential infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled trades professional who thrives in a hands-on, collaborative environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality maintenance and renovation work. If you're ready to lead by example, solve complex facilities challenges, and contribute to the upkeep of spaces that serve our community every day, we want to hear from you.

3% Cost of Living Adjustment effective December 26, 2026, for positions represented by the Corona Public Service Employees Association.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a seasoned facilities professional with broad expertise across multiple skilled trades, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC. They bring a proven track record of performing advanced journey-level work while also providing effective lead direction to maintenance staff. They are organized, proactive, and capable of planning and coordinating several projects simultaneously-ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with City standards.

This candidate excels at communicating with team members, contractors, and City departments, and is comfortable interpreting blueprints, evaluating maintenance needs, and making sound, informed decisions in the field. They model professionalism, uphold safety practices, and maintain a strong commitment to customer service. A successful Lead Facilities Specialist is dependable, resourceful, and motivated to help maintain safe, well-functioning facilities for the Corona community.

Class Characteristics

This is the advanced journey level classification in the Facilities Specialist series responsible for performing the most complex work assigned to the series. Incumbents regularly work on tasks which are varied and complex, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgment. Positions in the classification rely on experience and judgment to perform assigned duties. Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines, and methods to complete assignments. Work is typically reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of building systems, skilled trades (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC), maintenance methods, safety standards, codes, and reading blueprints/schematics.
• Skill in performing advanced journey-level maintenance and repair work; leading and training staff; coordinating projects; troubleshooting issues; managing materials and tools; and using CMMS and computer-based systems.
• Ability to plan and prioritize multiple projects; interpret technical documents; communicate clearly with staff, vendors, and departments; maintain accurate records; work independently and as part of a team; and uphold safety and customer service standards.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a relevant apprenticeship program in at least one skilled trade is preferred: carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or, HVAC
• Four (4) years of full-time journey level experience in plumbing, painting, carpentry, electrical systems, or HVAC
• One (1) year of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of a valid California Drivers License, to be maintained throughout employment
• License or certifications in one or more of the following specialized trades is preferred: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, or HVAC

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APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications will be accepted through Monday, October 26, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Following the initial screening, candidates who best demonstrate the desired qualifications may be invited to participate in a virtual HireVue interview or a skills assessment, depending on the number of qualified applicants. Top candidates who most closely meet the department's needs may then be invited to an in-person oral interview, tentatively scheduled for the week of Monday, November 16, 2026. Candidates who successfully advance through the interview process may be placed on an eligibility list. The selected candidate will be required to complete reference and background checks, including LiveScan, and must pass a pre-employment medical examination with drug and alcohol screening.

Internal candidates must ensure their application is fully updated to reflect their current position with the City and all previous City positions held. Incomplete or outdated applications may result in disqualification during the review process. Internal candidates may also be required to participate in all components of the selection and pre-employment process, depending on departmental review and position requirements.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Community Services Department in the City of Corona is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents through recreational programs, cultural events, and essential community resources. It offers a wide range of services, including parks and facility maintenance, senior programs, youth activities, and special events that bring the community together. The department also provides educational opportunities, volunteer programs, and assistance resources to support residents of all ages. With a focus on engagement, health, and enrichment, it strives to create a vibrant and connected community.

COMMUNITY

A City whose heritage spans more than 125 years, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses approximately 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population of approximately 170,000 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first-rate quality of life for its residents and visitors. Within an hours travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy winter activities such as snowboarding and skiing and summer activities including surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on world class beaches. Coronas economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong.

THE ORGANIZATION

The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Policy making and legislative authority is vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members. Members of the City Council are elected by District to a four-year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves as the presiding officer for one year.

The City is organized into the following departments/organizational units: Community Services, City Manager's Office, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Risk Management, Police, Planning & Development, Public Works, and Utilities. Oversight of these departments is divided between the City Manager and an Assistant City Manager.

The Citys total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026 is $422.7 million with a General Fund operating budget of $231.3 million. Corona enjoys a workforce of 935 dedicated employees who provide high-quality services to its residents and visitors each day.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

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PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

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CORONA PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION

CITY PAID BENEFITS*

For a complete explanation of benefits, benefit eligibility and restrictions; please refer to the current Corona Public Service Employees Association, Memorandum of Understanding. Any information contained herein that may conflict with the provisions of the Corona Public Service Employees Association MOU, the MOU shall prevail.

RETIREMENT: Employees are covered by the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). The City does not participate in Social Security and the City pays the employees mandatory contribution to the Medicare Program. The City offers two retirement formulas based on the employees current CalPERS membership status. The 2.7% @ 55 highest single year of service retirement formula will be applied to employees hired prior to January 1, 2013 and those current CalPERS members with no significant break in PERS-qualified employment. The 2% @ 62 three year average retirement formula will be applied to those employees with a significant break in PERS-qualified employment those who have not formerly been a member of CalPERS or another retirement program with which CalPERS has a reciprocal relationship.

All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA.

ANNUAL LEAVE & HOLIDAYS:

Annual Leave During Initial Probation:

Probationary employees employed less than one full year shall accrue Probationary Sick Leave at one-half the rate of a 1-5 year full time regular employee (3.23 hours) per pay period. During the first six months, such leave may be used for sick leave, only. Such accrued time may be used for employee or family illness or medical reasons.

After six (6) months, an employee may request up to one week of "Advanced Annual Leave" for vacation purposes with the permission of his or her supervisor. Under extenuating circumstances and with Department Head approval, this leave can be used prior to six months of employment.

When the employee completes one year of service, the Annual Leave accrued as Probationary Sick Leave will be converted to regular Annual Leave for a total of 168 hours.

Years of Service With the City Each Pay Period Annual Totals

1-5 6.46 168 Hours

6-8 7.08 184 Hours

9-15 8.00 208 Hours

16+ 9.54 248 Hours

Holiday Leave hours earned during the first year of employment are available to be used for any purpose. There are 13 (10 hour) paid holidays (130 hours) per calendar year.

ANNUAL LEAVE BUYBACK: Eligible employees may "buy back" a maximum of 160 hours of annual leave once each year.

MEDICAL INSURANCE: The City currently offers a variety of HMO plans as well as several PPO plans through CalPERS. For plan information, click the link below.

Health Plan Information

The City provides a Medical Allowance to Members to be used for the purpose of purchasing mandatory health coverage offered through PEMHCA for the Member and his or her eligible dependents. The Medical Allowance shall consist of the following: (1) the Base Contribution Rate, plus (2) an amount equal to the difference between the Base Contribution Rate and the following amounts, as applicable:

• $978.00 per month for Members electing Employee only coverage;
• $1,646.00 per month for Members electing Employee plus one dependent coverage; or
• $2173.00 per month for Members electing Employee plus two or more dependents coverage.

Eligible Opt-Out Arrangement: Upon providing reasonable evidence of alternative coverage as required by the Affordable Care Act (ACA)'s Eligible Opt-Out Arrangement rules (below), employees shall be entitled to the following dollars in the first two pay periods each month in taxable cash, in lieu of the amount provided in Section 10.2 above:

(a) $300.00 ($600 per month) for Employee + 2 or more dependents

(b) $200.00 ($400 per month) for Employee + 1 dependent

(c) $100.00 ($200 per month) for Employee Only

DENTAL INSURANCE: The City currently offers HMO and PPO dental insurance through Delta Dental. Dental insurance premiums are paid by the employee.

VISION INSURANCE: The City currently offers vision insurance through Eye Med. Vision insurance premiums are paid by the employee.

DISABILITY INSURANCE: Short-term and long-term disability insurance is provided free to each employee.

LIFE INSURANCE: The City provides a term life insurance policy to each employee equal to 5 ½ times the employees annual basic earnings to a maximum, of $750,000.00.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (FSA): Each employee may contribute to either a medical reimbursement account or dependent care account to pay for unreimbursed medical expenses and/or dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE AND COUNSELING PROGRAM: This is a comprehensive program designed to help employees and their family members find direction in solving personal and/or emotional problems.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION (457) PLAN: To supplement retirement, employees can make voluntary salary deferrals to a Nationwide plan.

LONGEVITY PAY: After 5 years of service $500.00 annually. After 10 years of service $700.00 annually. After 15 years of service $800.00 annually. After 20 years of service $1000.00 annually.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: The City of Corona recognizes the value of an educated workforce and encourages employees to pursue the goal of higher education. The City has adopted a plan to provide financial reimbursement for tuition and textbooks for job-related college courses. It is a plan wherein the City participates with the employee in financing specific job-related courses leading to an appropriate degree or certificate. Education plans approved in writing by the City shall reimburse Members for the cost up to a lifetime maximum amount of $10,000 per employee.

BI-LINGUAL PAY: The City shall pay $189.58 per month to employees for Bilingual pay. If an employee becomes eligible for bilingual pay for less than a full month, the monthly amount shall be pro-rated accordingly. All unit employees are eligible to receive bilingual pay. An employee receiving bilingual pay will be required to speak the alternate language in the course and scope of their employment and may be asked to assist in translating even if unrelated to their specific job duties.

• DISCLAIMER: City paid benefits shall be as set forth in the most current version of the Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the City of Corona and the Corona General Employees Association, which can be viewed on the City's website (www.coronaca.gov). In the event of any conflict between the above summary of City paid benefits and any terms or conditions set forth in the most current version of the MOU, the terms and conditions set forth in the MOU shall control for purposes of this recruitment.

01

Please indicate your highest level of education completed.

• Less than high school diploma or GED equivalent
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

02

Please indicate whether you have completed a relevant apprenticeship program in any of the following skilled trades (select all that apply):

• Carpentry apprenticeship
• Electrical apprenticeship
• Plumbing apprenticeship
• HVAC apprenticeship
• I have not completed an apprenticeship in any of the listed skilled trades

03

How many years of experience do you have in plumbing, painting, electrical systems, or HVAC?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

04

How many years of experience do you have in working in a lead or supervisory capacity?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more

05

Please indicate which of the following trade licenses or certifications you currently possess. Select all that apply:

• Electrical license or certification
• Plumbing license or certification
• Carpentry license or certification
• HVAC license or certification
• I do not possess any of the listed licenses or certifications

06

I acknowledge that the information provided in this job application, to include; supplemental questions, education/certification information, attachments and work history are complete and accurate and cannot be changed once the application is submitted. Please note "See Resume" is considered an incomplete response and your application will not be considered.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Corona

Address 400 S. Vicentia Ave.

Suite #215

Corona, California, 92882

Phone 951-736-2209

Website http://www.CoronaCA.gov