Building Maintenance Mechanic

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Building Maintenance Mechanic

Salary

$61,457.07 - $74,662.42 Annually

Location

Riverside

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

25-62740-NP

Department

Facilities Management

Division

FM-Maintenance Services

Opening Date

03/20/2025

Closing Date

3/31/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

ABOUT THE POSITION



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The Riverside University Health Systems - Medical Center Arlington Campus is currently recruiting for Building Maintenance Mechanics. This recruitment will serve to fill multiple vacancies in Riverside.


The most competitive candidates will have experience with:
  • maintaining building structure
  • interior/exterior painting
  • performing rough and finish carpentry work 
  • repairing doors, locks and latches
  • maintaining HVAC and heating systems
  • maintaining sewer and plumbing systems


Incumbents in this class perform preventive maintenance checks to preserve the quality of County facilities and equipment, including a variety of mechanical and building maintenance repair work with limited supervision. Under general supervision, perform skilled and semi-skilled work in the repair, maintenance, and alteration of buildings and their electrical and mechanical systems and equipment; and to do other work as required.

Schedule: 4/10 or 9/80 options available. Shift: 2:30pm – 12am, days off may vary
Location: 9990 County Farm Rd. Riverside, CA 92503



EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Checks buildings and equipment to locate needed repairs or maintenance.

• Cleans and performs routine servicing on boilers, cooling towers, and boiler room equipment.

• Operates and services hot water heating systems; installs, maintains, and repairs plumbing systems; cleans out sewer lines.

• Analyzes water used in air-conditioning systems and maintains chemical balance.

• Services and maintains electrical and mechanical building equipment and a variety of electrical and mechanical appliances; services and repairs doors, gate locks, and latches.

• Performs rough and finished carpentry work in the repair of existing structures; lays, repairs, and maintains wood and tile flooring; does interior and exterior painting using brush, roller, or spray gun.

• Services air conditioning equipment; uses arc and acetylene welding equipment in repairing a variety of metal equipment.

• May occasionally do plastering, grounds maintenance, glazing, masonry, sheet metal, roofing, tile setting, and maintenance of steam heating systems; uses a variety of hand and power tools.

• Performs preventive maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment; assists in moving furniture and equipment; determines supplies needed and prepares orders.

• May supervise jail trustees or individuals detained in juvenile institutions; may prepare and submit documented incident reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience
Four years of experience in skilled or semi-skilled building trades work in a non-manufacturing or non-assembly environment which included at least three of the following areas: carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, or building plant operation and maintenance.

Other Requirements
Possession of a valid California Driver License: Class C
May be required to successfully pass a SLOC: Sheriff's Level One Clearance as part of the background check process

Knowledge Of 
Methods, materials, and equipment used in building maintenance and repair work; the operation and repair of plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems; safety orders of the Industrial Accident Commission dealing with heating, electrical, plumbing, and other mechanical systems.

Ability To 
Perform skilled and semi-skilled work as required in the following areas: plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical, carpentry, and building plant operations; read and write English at the level necessary for successful job performance; read, interpret, and work from plans, drawings, and specifications; keep records; follow oral and written directions.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION
This recruitment is open to all applicants.

For questions regarding this recruitment contact the recruiter, Nicole Prado: nprado@rivco.org

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference 
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. 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. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available 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).

 

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, Veteran's 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.

Click here to learn more about the benefits of working for the County of Riverside

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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 there's 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: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.

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
How many years of experience do you have in a skilled trades environment, which included at least three of the following areas: carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC?
  • No Experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year but less than 2 years
  • 2 years but less than 3 years
  • 3 years, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years, but less than 5 years
  • 5 years, but less than 6 years
  • 6 years or more
02
Select the option that best represents your professional carpentry experience in building maintenance:
  • No Experience
  • Basic Skills: able to perform simple carpentry tasks
  • Moderate Skills: capable of handling various carpentry projects
  • Advance Skills: comfortable with complex carpentry projects
  • Expert Skills: extensive experience with carpentry projects as detailed in blueprints
03
Select the option that best represents your professional electrical experience in building maintenance:
  • No Experience
  • Basic Skills: able to perform simple electrical tasks
  • Moderate Skills: capable of handling various electrical tasks
  • Advance Skills: comfortable with complex electrical projects
  • Expert Skills: extensive experience with electrical projects projects as detailed in blueprints
04
Select the option that best represents your professional HVAC experience in building maintenance:
  • No Experience
  • Basic Skills: able to perform simple HVAC tasks
  • Moderate Skills: capable of handling various HVAC projects
  • Advance Skills: comfortable with complex carpentry projects
  • Expert Skills: extensive experience HVAC projects as detailed in blueprints
05
Select the option that best represents your professional painting experience in building maintenance:
  • No Experience
  • Basic Skills: able to perform simple painting tasks
  • Moderate Skills: capable of handling various painting projects
  • comfortable with complex painting projects
  • Expert Skills: extensive experience with intricate painting projects.
06
Select the option that best represents your professional plumbing experience in building maintenance:
  • No Experience
  • Basic Skills: able to perform simple plumbing tasks
  • Moderate Skills: capable of handling various plumbing projects
  • Advance Skills: comfortable with complex plumbing projects
  • Expert Skills: extensive experience with plumbing projects as detailed in blueprints
07
Select the option that best represents your professional building plant operation and maintenance experience:
  • No Experience
  • Basic Skills: able to perform simple plant operation and maintenance tasks
  • Moderate Skills: capable of handling various plant operation and maintenance projects
  • Advance Skills: comfortable with complex plant operation and maintenance projects
  • Expert Skills: extensive experience with plant operation and maintenance projects as detailed in blueprints
08
Are you a current regular employee with the Riverside University Health System (RUHS) ?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Employer
County of Riverside
Address
County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569
4080 Lemon St., 7th floor
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Phone
(951) 955-3500