Building Maintenance Technician I/II

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Building Maintenance Technician I/II in the Building & Grounds division within the Administrative Services department. The incumbent will learn and perform semi-skilled and skilled business trades such as electrical, painting, cabinet/furniture making, metal fabrication, plumbing, fire alarm/sprinkler systems, or environmental systems and control; perform installations, maintenance, regular and emergency repairs to buildings, structures and equipment; function as a cooperative and productive team member; and perform related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate:

• Interest in learning and performing a variety of building maintenance trades
• Painting experience, including surface preparation, is highly desirable
• Ability to perform installations, routine maintenance, and emergency repairs
• Basic to working knowledge of tools, materials, and safety practices
• Willingness to work with electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and building systems
• Reliable, safety-conscious, and able to follow work orders and procedures
• Effective team player with the ability to work independently when needed

Education and Experience:

Building Maintenance Technician I:
MINIMUM:  Equivalent to graduation from high school and one (1) year building trades experience which has involved carpentry, electrical, plumbing or heating/air conditioning.
PREFERRED: In addition to the minimum, completion of an approved apprenticeship program in a designated skilled trade, Certification within a related trade, and two additional years of responsible experience performing building and grounds maintenance or the repair and construction of buildings.

Building Maintenance Technician II:
MINIMUM:  Equivalent to graduation from high school and two (2) years building trades experience which has involved carpentry, electrical, plumbing or heating/air conditioning with at least one (1) year equivalent to the County’s class of Building Maintenance Technician I.
PREFERRED: In addition to the minimum, completion of an approved apprenticeship program in a designated skilled trade, Certification within a related trade, and up to five (5) years of responsible experience performing buildings and grounds maintenance or the repair and construction of buildings.

Licenses and Certification:
The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver’s license within ten (10) days of employment; maintain throughout employment.

Special Requirements:
Must successfully complete an extensive and thorough background investigation which includes Live Scan fingerprinting prior to hire. DMV printout prior to hire. Upon conditional offer of employment, candidates must submit to and pass a medical evaluation for respirator use. Facial hair must be maintained in such a way as to ensure proper fit of respiratory protection devices. Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109.