Lead Maintenance Technician (Community Services)

Lead Maintenance Technician (Community Services)

Salary

$70,515.84 - $94,497.96 Annually

Location

City of Escondido, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

03842

Department

Community Services

Division

Recreation

Opening Date

11/09/2026

Closing Date

11/23/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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Summary

If you want to join a hardworking team that shares a commitment to provide top-quality municipal services in a prime North County location, consider a career with the City of Escondido. We have an opening for the position of Lead Maintenance Technician in our Community Services Department/Recreation Division. For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the Citys website.

Under direction, performs a variety of complex, specialized duties in the construction, repair, maintenance, and plumbing of City parks, streets, and buildings including constructing, repairing, and/or replacing fences, gates, and related structures; installing maintaining, repairing and servicing all types of fixtures and equipment; operates a variety of heavy and/or light construction and maintenance equipment; maintains and repairs irrigation systems; and prepares and maintains a variety of reports related to area of assignment.

This is a broad classification with individual positions assigned to specific functional areas; duties and assignments may overlap depending on the operational needs of the departments and staffing levels.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is an advanced journey level class in the Maintenance Technician series. The Lead Maintenance Technician level is distinguished from the Senior Maintenance Technician classification in that the Lead Maintenance Technician level performs more specialized duties overseeing specific areas of responsibility, provides lead supervision to lower-level maintenance personnel, and provides administrative support to the assigned tasks.

Key Responsibilities

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

General Functions:

Performs a variety of specialized duties in the construction, repair, and maintenance of City parks, streets, and buildings; utilizes proper safety precautions related to all work performed.

Performs special projects as required.

Prepares and maintains a variety of written records and reports; reads and interprets plans, specifications, blueprints, and schematics.

Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provides information within the area of assignment; resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner.

Performs related duties as required.

Building Maintenance/Plumber Functions:

Perform a wide variety of plumbing and related craftwork in the construction, maintenance and repair of City buildings, park and recreational facilities, and related structures.

Install, maintain, and replace water, wastewater, and gas piping, including iron, cooper, and plastic pipe; install and repair fixtures and cut into existing piping.

Inspect and maintain air and water heating systems, and gas fired heaters and boilers.

Install and maintain circulatory, return line, and vacuum pumps.

Inspect and test-plumbing systems to determine need for repairs; install and repair piping systems, toilets, fountains, drains and other plumbing fixtures lay, caulks, and joins pipe.

Troubleshoot operating problems; prepare and maintain a preventive maintenance program; plan, design, and lay out craft assignments.

Read and interpret plans, blueprints, and specifications.

Estimate materials, tools and equipment needed for work assignments; prepare cost estimates for larger jobs; order and pick up materials and supplies from outside vendors as appropriate.

Operate and maintain a wide variety of hand and power tools, shop tools and other equipment used in the trade.

Assist in developing specifications for contract work; inspect contract work for conformity to specifications; recommend work as necessary; assist other trades on major jobs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Operations, services and activities of assigned maintenance and repair program.

Methods, techniques, tools, equipment and materials utilized in assigned area.

General construction and maintenance procedures.

Principles of lead supervision and training.

Safety principles and practices related to Maintenance and Operations projects and materials.

Proper procedures used in the maintenance and repair of power equipment, hand tools, and motorized equipment used in construction and maintenance.

Materials, methods, terminology, and tools used in the maintenance and repair of streets, storm drains, sidewalks, curbs, and related systems.

Materials, methods, terminology, and tools used in building maintenance and repair.

Landscape maintenance and construction materials, methods, terminology, and tools including principles used in the application of chemicals.

Safe use of hazardous chemicals.

Principles and practices of record keeping.

Principles and practices of customer service.

Effective leadership methods.

Building crafts and facility maintenance (for building maintenance assignment).

Basic carpentry, electrical and plumbing methods, tools, equipment and materials (for building maintenance assignment).

Basic office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and supporting software applications.

Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Ability to:

Lead, organize, train, review, and participate in the work of crews performing skilled and semi-skilled construction, repair, maintenance and/or landscape tasks.

Perform more difficult skilled tasks associated with the particular craft(s) required in assigned area.

Maintain and repair a variety of tools and equipment.

Follow oral instructions and read, interpret, follow and explain written instructions, construction sketches, maps, blue prints, and equipment manuals.

Give clear direction to work crews orally and in writing.

Operate required tools, equipment and vehicles in a manner consistent with safety principles.

Perform maintenance and minor repair of assigned equipment and report the need for more difficult mechanical repairs.

Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.

Maintain records including time and material use records.

Safely drive and skillfully operate power equipment and hand tools involved in maintenance, repair, and construction activities.

Work independently in the absence of supervision.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Minimum Requirements

Education/Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Supplemental specialized training in area of concentration is highly desirable.

Experience:

Three years (full-time equivalent) of increasingly responsible maintenance and repair experience in assigned program area. Experience operating a variety of heavy and/or light construction and maintenance equipment is highly desirable.

License or Certificate:

Possession of a valid Class "C" California drivers license. Designated positions may require a Class "A" or Class "B" unrestricted commercial drivers license within six months of employment with the City. A Commercial drivers license with a tank endorsement may be required of some positions.

Designated positions may require a Qualified Applicator Certificate, Arborists Certificate, or Public Works Certificate within the probationary period for this position.

Supplemental Information

NOTE: For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the Citys web site. The City of Escondido is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. All applicants will be subject to fingerprint investigation before a conditional offer of employment is extended. A pre-employment medical examination will be conducted following a conditional offer of employment for all positions. Safety sensitive positions will include a pre-employment drug screen. Positions subject to the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations will be subject to DOT pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be invited to appear for testing. All positions require the ability to read, write and speak English. Types of tests may include written and/or oral examination, physical agility, practical exam or other appropriate job-related selection process. When testing is completed, candidates will be ranked on an eligibility list in the order of their test score. Selection for appointments is made from names certified on the eligibility list.

All appointments are subject to the successful completion of background investigation including LIVESCAN fingerprinting, and will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. Qualification by a medical examination will be required at the time of appointment. After appointment, classified employees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period to be eligible for regular status. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees must produce proof of eligibility to work in the United States within the first three days of their employment. The City of Escondido participates in E-Verify.

The Loyalty Oath will be administered to all new employees on their first day of hire. New employees hired into positions that require a drivers license must provide proof of a valid California Drivers License of the appropriate class level on their first day of employment.

Additional information regarding the essential functions and physical, environmental and communication demands of the position may be obtained from the Human Resources Department. If you require reasonable accommodation in the testing process, such as an alternate means of testing, you must contact the Human Resources Department by the final filing date to complete a Request for Reasonable Accommodation form. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

Note: Pursuant to California Civil Code section 1786.53, the City of Escondido shall provide to all job candidates a copy of any records of arrest, indictment, conviction, civil judicial action, tax lien or outstanding judgment which was obtained in the course of conducting an evaluation for employment, assignment, and/or promotion. A copy of this information, if received by the City, will be given to candidates within seven days of the Citys receipt.

VETERANS PREFERENCE

Eligible individuals are those who meet the following criteria:

• Served in the U.S. armed forces
• Received an honorable discharge
• Did not retire from military service
• Seeking employment with the City of Escondido for the first time.

Guard and Reserve active duty for training purposes does not qualify for veterans preference. Proof of eligibility (copy of DD-214) must be submitted at time of application, or later if the promulgation of the eligibility list will not be delayed. Veterans preference credit will only be applied to eligible applicants who attained a passing grade (total score exclusive of credit) on the final open examination.

ABOUT OUR CITY

The City of Escondido is a prominent agricultural, commercial hub and residential center of North San Diego County. Located a short 30-minute drive from the beach, the mountains or downtown San Diego, Escondido residents enjoy the pleasure of a rural lifestyle with all the benefits of suburban living. Escondido is a diverse, vibrant community with many amenities. The city offers attractive homes in a wide range of prices, two lakes, several parks, a sports center, golf courses, restaurants, wineries, shopping centers, a variety of art galleries, entertainment venues, and a state of the art hospital. Established in 1888, the citys rich past brings charm and stability to the community; yet integrated with Escondidos treasured heritage is a progressive future, bright and brimming with promise.

EOE The City of Escondido does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, sex, age, national origin, or sexual orientation. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request

The City of Escondido offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

The Benefits of Choice program offers you a range of benefits. You choose the coverage that is right for you, your family and your budget. Read this e-Guide for an overview of your options, with links to additional details and forms.

For a more detailed overview of this benefits package, please visit the Maintenance and Operations Benefit Summary and the Memorandum of Understanding.

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The questions are specific to the position and the information you provide will be reviewed and used to further evaluate your experience and education to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do not answer "see resume" or " see application" as these are not valid answers. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from the information included in the Work Experience and Education sections of your application?

• Yes
• No

02

Please select the level of education that you possess for the position of Lead Maintenance Technician.

• Less than High School
• High School graduate or equivalent
• High School graduate or equivalent with additional specialized training in the field of maintenance and repair
• AA degree or higher

03

Have you received any supplemental specialized training in the field of maintenance and repair? If yes, please list the training you have received.

04

Please select the level of experience that you possess for the position of Lead Maintenance Technician.

• None
• 0 to 2 years (full-time equivalent) of increasingly responsible maintenance and repair experience in assigned area.
• 3 to 4 years (full-time equivalent) of increasingly responsible maintenance and repair experience in assigned area.
• 4 years or more (full-time equivalent) of increasingly responsible maintenance and repair experience in assigned area.

05

Please describe the maintenance and repair duties you have performed in your past employment.

06

One of the primary responsibilities of this position is performing a variety of handyman, repair, and facility maintenance projects at indoor and outdoor facilities throughout the Community Services Department. Please describe your experience with preventive maintenance, including how you identify and address maintenance needs before they develop into more significant issues.

07

Do you possess experience in complex carpentry projects? If yes, please provide examples of your experience performing complex carpentry projects and the types of work you have completed.

08

This position requires the timely completion of projects while balancing competing priorities. What time management strategies would you use to ensure projects are completed on schedule and deadlines are met?

09

Do you possess a valid Class C California drivers license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Escondido

Address 201 N. Broadway

Escondido, California, 92025

Phone 760-839-4643

Website https://escondido.gov