Lead Maintenance Services Mechanic

Lead Maintenance Services Mechanic

Salary

$70,127.93 - $88,491.60 Annually

Location

Riverside

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

26-65380-02

Department

Facilities Management

Division

FM-Maintenance Services

Opening Date

06/11/2026

Closing Date

6/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.

The County of Riverside Facilities Management Department has an opportunity for a Lead Maintenance Services Mechanic, based at the Riverside Facilities Maintenance Office.

The selected candidate(s) will service and maintain electrical and mechanical building equipment and a variety of electrical and mechanical appliances. The incumbent will also service and repair electrical and mechanical doors, gate locks, and latches; repair and rebuild electric motors, pumps, and compressors; use, adjust, and repair hand and power tools needed for a wide variety of maintenance projects. Additionally, the incumbent will do carpentry, plastering, painting, masonry, welding, roofing, and other trades work associated with building and equipment maintenance.

Schedule: This position follows a 4/10 schedule. The selected candidate must be available to work extended shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and participate in rotational on-call duties on weekends as needed to support departmental operational needs.

The department seeks applicants proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and with a minimum of five (5) years of experience performing air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, rough and finish carpentry or building plant operation and maintenance work which has provided a working knowledge in all of these fields.

Meet the Team!

Riverside County Department of Facilities Management provides property management and operations services for county owned and leased facilities throughout the 7,200 square miles of Riverside County and over 14 million square feet of space. The department is responsible for keeping county buildings safe, comfortable and productive for both county staff and the public.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assigns and inspects a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair work on building structures, systems, and equipment.
• Assigns, inspects, and performs maintenance and repair work on power mowers and related equipment.
• Coordinates staff assignments according to the skills needed for specific work projects; estimates time requirements and orders needed supplies for individual maintenance projects.
• Makes periodic inspections of County facilities in outlying areas to ensure that appropriate maintenance work is being performed and to direct on-site maintenance staff regarding building and/or grounds conditions that need attention.
• Inspects buildings and equipment to locate and identify needed repairs or maintenance; inspects work being performed to ensure that safe work practices and procedures are being followed.
• Reads building plans, equipment diagrams, and sketches; Makes direct contact with vendors to purchase specialized parts which require technical knowledge of the equipment involved.
• Assigns and reviews scheduled preventive maintenance on boilers, hot water heaters, and other plumbing systems.
• Assigns and participates in the moving of office furniture and equipment within buildings.
• Services and maintains electrical and mechanical building equipment and a variety of electrical and mechanical appliances.
• Services and repairs electrical and mechanical doors, gate locks, and latches; Repairs and rebuilds electric motors, pumps, and compressors; Uses, adjusts, and repairs hand and power tools needed for a wide variety of maintenance projects.
• Will occasionally do carpentry, plastering, painting, masonry, welding, roofing, and other trades work associated with building and equipment maintenance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Five years of experience performing plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, rough and finished carpentry, or building plant operation and maintenance work which has provided a working knowledge in all of these fields.

License: Possession of a valid Class C California Drivers License at time of employment, as the incumbent will be driving to different locations.

A successful Security Clearance conducted by the Sheriffs Department is required.

Physical Requirements: The Lead Maintenance Services Mechanic performs physically demanding work in both indoor and outdoor environments, with exposure to inclement weather. The role requires standing and walking for extended periods on uneven or wet surfaces, as well as climbing, reaching, bending, and kneeling. Duties include lifting and moving heavy equipment, materials, and mechanical parts, and using hand and power tools to service, repair, and maintain electrical and mechanical building systems and appliances.

Knowledge Of: Methods, materials, and equipment used in building maintenance and repair work, and in the operation and repair of plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems; The methods, materials and equipment used to repair and rebuild power lawn mowers and related equipment, pumps, compressors, and small motors; Safety orders of the Division of Industrial Safety dealing with heating, electrical, plumbing, and other mechanical systems.

Ability To: Read and write English at the level necessary for successful job performance; Perform maintenance and repair work on plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems, mechanical equipment, building structures, and various types of electrical appliances, pumps, and motors; Read, interpret, and work from plans, drawings, and specifications; Keep records; Follow oral and written directions; Lay out, assign, and inspect the work of other employees.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Application Status

How to confirm your application was received or check on the status of your application, log-in to www.GovernmentJobs.com, click on your name in the upper right corner, and click on "Applications & Status."

Sign Up for Job Alerts

Go to www.RC-HR.com, click on "Careers," click on "County Job Openings," and click on "Subscribe to Job Alerts" icon.

For questions regarding this recruitment:

Please contact Silvia Trammell at 951-955-3725 or strammell@rivco.org. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouses death certificate, a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veterans preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com.

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

BENEFIT PROGRAM: UPE..

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
• Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
• Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

• A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
• A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
• A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,

Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If theres any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)

4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)

10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance)

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY:

Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for those unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI also includes Paid Family Leave benefits. The wage replacement rate, as defined by current law, is between 60-70% of wages earned during the SDI eligibility period. Benefits can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of regular pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

01

I understand that I will be required to submit to a security clearance background check conducted by the Riverside County Sheriffs Department as part of the employment requirements of this position.

• Yes
• No

02

I understand the physical/environmental requirements of this position as stated in the job posting, and I am willing and able to perform these duties with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Yes
• No

03

Select the answer that best describes your current driver license status:

• I have a valid California Class C license.
• I am able to obtain a valid California driver license.
• I currently have a valid out-of-state driver license, and am able to obtain a valid California driver license.
• I do not have and/or I am not able to obtain a California driver license.

04

How many years of experience do you have performing journey level carpentry, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, or building plant operation and maintenance? This should include experience that has given you a working knowledge in all of these fields.

• No experience.
• Less than one year.
• One year or more, but less than two years.
• Two years or more, but less than three years.
• Three years or more, but less than four years.
• Four years or more, but less than five years.
• Five years or more, but less than six years.
• Six years or more.

05

How many years do you possess of job-related experience in electrical?

• No Experience
• Less than five years
• Five years, but less than six years
• Six years, but less than seven years
• Seven years, but less than eight years
• Eight years, but less than nine years
• Nine years, but less than ten years
• Ten years or more

06

How many years do you possess of job-related experience in plumbing?

• No Experience
• Less than five years
• Five years, but less than six years
• Six years, but less than seven years
• Seven years, but less than eight years
• Eight years, but less than nine years
• Nine years, but less than ten years
• Ten years or more

07

How many years do you possess of job-related experience in HVAC?

• No Experience
• Less than five years
• Five years, but less than six years
• Six years, but less than seven years
• Seven years, but less than eight years
• Eight years, but less than nine years
• Nine years, but less than ten years
• Ten years or more

08

How many years do you possess of professional journey level experience in building plant operations?

• No Experience
• Less than five years
• Five years, but less than six years
• Six years, but less than seven years
• Seven years, but less than eight years
• Eight years, but less than nine years
• Nine years, but less than ten years
• Ten years or more

09

How many years do you possess of job-related experience in rough and finished carpentry?

• No Experience
• Less than five years
• Five years, but less than six years
• Six years, but less than seven years
• Seven years, but less than eight years
• Eight years, but less than nine years
• Nine years, but less than ten years
• Ten years or more

10

Please indicate your current level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet software programs:

• No Experience
• Basic - able to enter, correct and save data, use the menu commands, format cells, rows and columns, use simple arithmetic functions in the formulas.
• Intermediate - able to create and modify charts, filter data, use mathematical, logical, statistical and financial functions.
• Advanced - able to use of advanced functions, e.g. VLOOKUP, IF, work with Pivot Tables, VBA Programming

11

Do you have experience in a leadership or supervisory role in building maintenance or closely related field?

• Yes
• No

12

Briefly describe any additional experience and training as it relates to this position. Please include types of experience, services, equipment, and licenses/certifications.

Required Question

Employer County of Riverside

Address County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569

4080 Lemon St., 7th floor

Riverside, California, 92502-1569

Phone Contact Recruiter for Job Information

Website http://www.rc-hr.com