Senior Facilities Services Technician

Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD)

Irvine, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Blueprints, Building Codes, Calculators, Calendar Management, Carpentry, Communication Skills, Computer Software, Computer Systems, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Concrete, Construction, Contract Management, Contract Review, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Facilities Management, Facilities and Maintenance, Government, Hand Tools, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Interpersonal Skills, Keyboards, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance - Plumbing, Maintenance Services, Manual Dexterity, Mathematics, Office Equipment, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Plumbing, Preventative Maintenance, Project/Program Coordination, Property Maintenance, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Record Keeping, Regulations, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Staff Training, Technical Writing, Time Management, Truck Driver, User Documentation, Woodworking
LOCATION
Irvine, CA
POSTED
Today

Senior Facilities Services Technician

Irvine Ranch Water District is currently accepting applications for a Senior Facilities Services Technician in the Facilities Services Department.

Under general supervision, plan, assign, review and participate in the work of the Facilities Services Technicians involved in the construction, maintenance and repair of District facilities. May act in the absence of the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor.

Provides technical and operational leadership to assigned facilities maintenance staff; oversees and ensures the quality and efficiency of work performed; contributes to employee performance evaluations; and participates in routine to complex maintenance and repair activities while maintaining a safe, clean, and functional work environment.

Performs a variety of routine to complex plumbing and carpentry maintenance and repair duties.

Plans, schedules, prioritizes, and assigns facilities maintenance and repair work in consultation with the Facilities Supervisor; inspects structures and recommends special work and facilities maintenance required; communicates status of repairs to appropriate personnel.

Trains employees in work methods, use of tools and equipment, and relevant safety precautions.

Performs preventive maintenance and inspections in compliance with local and state code.

Reviews contracts regarding assigned trade specialty and monitor contracted work.

Prepares work orders and complete inspection forms through the District's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Maintains accurate maintenance records, including plans, specifications, maintenance manuals, completed work orders and preventive maintenance schedules.

Prepares purchase requisitions with proper coding.

Assists with the purchase of supplies and equipment.

Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Comply with District work-related safety practices and attend relevant safety training.

In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, Irvine Ranch Water District employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

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 completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

Experience: Six (6) years of experience in carpentry, plumbing and concrete work.

Ability to:

  • Operate all woodworking tools, hand and power tools.
  • Safely and effectively use, operate, and maintain hand and power tools, equipment, and vehicles required for the work.
  • Maintain a variety of filing, record keeping, and tracking systems of work performed.
  • Perform mathematical computations with accuracy.
  • Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
  • Use tact, initiative, prudence, and judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
  • Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely.
  • Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  • Effectively use computer systems and software applications relevant to work performed to perform work tasks.
  • Utilize a variety of advisory data and information such as blueprints, diagrams, code requirements and manuals, schedules, work orders, parts inventories, purchase orders, time sheets, contracts, safety manuals and technical operating manuals.

Knowledge of:

  • Current building codes
  • Principles, practices, techniques, equipment, and tools required for installing/replacing, constructing, maintaining, and repairing equipment and facilities.
  • Principles of mathematics and the application to assigned work.
  • Principles and procedures of record keeping.
  • Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations as well as industry standards and best practices pertinent to the assigned area of responsibility.
  • District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
  • Techniques for providing a high level of customer service, by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.
  • Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Valid Class 'C' California Driver's required.

State Contractor's License desirable.

Additional Information

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a routine basis and up to 80 lbs with assistance. Ability to exert moderately heavy physical effort in moderate to heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling. Ability to operate equipment and machinery requiring complex and rapid adjustments, such as power hand and shop tools, mechanic's hand tools, plumbing hand and power tools, carpentry hand and power tools, shovels, motor vehicles, locksmith tools, compressors, hoists, ladders, glazing tools, drafting tools, etc.

When working in an office environment, must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.

Employees work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road/traffic hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, dust, and air contaminants. Employees also work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.

Important Application Information and Instructions

All applicants are required to complete and submit a District application form online and answer the supplemental questionnaire. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. Resumes or faxed copies will not be accepted in lieu of the District online application. To apply, click on the "Apply" link located at the top of this page.

New users must create an account first. Click on this link for instructions on how to set up your account and apply for the first time: Online Employment Application Guide

Applications will be reviewed by the Human Resources Department and the subject matter expert. Those applicants possessing the most pertinent qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which will include:

Oral Interview Examination: will assess candidates' experiences, qualifications, and abilities that are crucial for success in this role. During this examination, candidates will have the opportunity to discuss their background, including education, training, and relevant professional experiences. This in-person interview will allow evaluators to assess the candidate's interpersonal communication skills and evaluate their overall qualification for the position.

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.

Irvine Ranch Water District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you consider yourself a person with a disability, you may contact the Human Resources Department for a reasonable accommodation.

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Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD)