General Maintenance Mechanic I

Salary : $62,402.08 - $75,335.52 Annually
Location : Throughout the County of Santa Clara, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 23-M48-A
Department: County-Wide Recruitment
Opening Date: 11/29/2023
Closing Date: 12/13/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 03
Description
Under direct supervision, in a training capacity, to perform semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment, buildings, hospital and office furniture and equipment; to learn chemical water treatment.
COVID-19 Risk Tier - Department-specific determination based on each specific position
Typical Tasks
In a training and learning capacity:

• Performs semi-skilled mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, HVAC, roofing and related trades tasks;
  
• Performs routine inspection, preventative maintenance, calibration, functional and operational testing of facility systems and equipment;
  
• Uses hand and power tools in servicing and making minor repairs to electrically driven machinery, such as air conditioning, laundry equipment, plumbing and electrical equipment;
  
• Receives and responds to calls for building/grounds maintenance/repair or equipment alarms;
  
• Tests and diagnoses machinery using various measuring instruments such as micrometers, dial indicators, pressure gauges, manometers;
  
• Makes minor electrical repairs such as testing circuits for power, replacing fuses and ballasts;
  
• Replaces and aligns drive and driven sheaves;
  
• Installs and tensions Vee belts;
  
• Orders any parts/supplies needed for repairs;
  
• Installs or replaces various gaskets, fittings, etc., gas and water lines;
  
• Clears plugged drains using hand snakes;
  
• Maintains and installs bearings;
  
• Detects and corrects bearing problems;
  
• Performs basic water treatment for boilers, cooling towers, chilled and hot water closed loops;
  
• Cleans cooling towers and services water softeners;
  
• Operates water treatment equipment, and tests for/maintains proper chemical levels in HVAC systems (cooling towers, hot, cold and condenser loops);
  
• Services or repairs automatic door mechanisms and hydraulic doors;
  
• Repairs or replaces worn or broken door parts using hand tools;
  
• Lubricates machinery;
  
• Performs minor welding;
  
• Installs and repairs pumps;
  
• Maintains and performs minor repairs to emergency power generators;
  
• Repairs wheel chairs, beds, scales and similar hospital equipment;
  
• Repairs office furniture and equipment;
  
• Repairs lawn mowers and other garden equipment;
  
• Makes minor repairs on pneumatic tube systems and carriers;
  
• May perform rough plastering or cementing;
  
• Cleans and repairs tools;
  
• Assists in ordering tools and safety equipment;
  
• Issues tools from the tool crib;
  
• May drive trucks, tractors, scissor lifts, bucket trucks, forklifts and aerial lift platforms;
  
• Keeps simple records, and prepares simple reports;
  
• Completes and inputs work orders in a timely manner;
  
• Uses information system software and equipment, including, computers, printers, Personal Digital Assistants (PDA), telephones, fax machines and copiers;
  
• Receives and responds to emergency equipment failures or emergency alarms;
  
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;
  
• Performs related work as required.

Employment Standards
Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge and abilities:
Training and Experience Note: The knowledge and abilities required to perform this function are attained through possession of a high school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of experience performing minor maintenance and repair work of buildings and grounds or as a helper in a building construction trade.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County Drivers Permit.
An incumbent must promote to the next level, General Maintenance Mechanic II, after eighteen (18) months or vacate the position.
Knowledge of:

• Common tools and equipment used in carpentry, painting, electrical service, plumbing and related activities;
  
• Safety practices appropriate to the equipment and procedures to perform the assigned maintenance work;
  
• A wide variety of operating and mechanical principles;
  
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions;
  
• Record keeping practices;
  
• Basic computer operation, such as email, internet navigation, and document filing/retrieval.

Ability to:

• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude;
  
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools and equipment;
  
• Learn the tasks described above;
  
• Follow oral and written directions;
  
• Perform manual tasks;
  
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
  
• Use County equipment safely and in compliance with safety limits and standards;
  
• Apply basic measurements and mathematical concepts in line of work;
  
• Keep simple records and prepare simple reports of work accomplished.

Skill in:
The use and maintenance of hand and power tools used in General Maintenance and repair work.
Special Requirements:

• Ascend and descend ladders that are over six feet tall with tools and equipment where the ladder has a weight limitation of 350 pounds;
  
• Safely move and lift objects that weigh up to 50 pounds;
  
• Work in small, confined, and similar spaces;
  
• Perform manual tasks as necessary;
  
• Work on weekends, holidays and at odd or irregular hours.

Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.
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01
Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating evaluation has begun. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete. Include a detailed description of your work experience in the following format for EACH employer referenced, in each answer:
a) Employer name(s)
b) Job title(s)
c) Start/end dates of employment
d) Total hours worked per week
e) Description of task(s) performedDo you understand the requirement to provide complete answers in order to determine relevant experience for each area in question?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

03
How many years of experience do you possess in performing maintenance and repair work on buildings and grounds?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four or more years

04
Describe your work experience performing minor maintenance and repair work of buildings and grounds. Include employer name(s), job title(s), dates of employment, the number of hours worked per week, and job duties performed. If none, indicate "N/A".
05
How many years of work experience do you possess as a helper in a building construction trade?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four or more years

06
Describe your work experience as a helper in a building construction trade. Include employer name(s), job title(s), dates of employment, the number of hours worked per week, and job duties performed. If none, indicate "N/A".
07
Do you understand and agree to possess a valid California Driver's License prior to appointment, and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County Driver Permit?

• Yes
• No

08
This position is a trainee level position and an incumbent must promote to the next level, General Maintenance Mechanic II, after eighteen (18) months or vacate the position. Do you understand and agree to this requirement?

• Yes
• No

09
With or without accommodation, do you have the ability to safely move and lift objects that weigh up to 50 pounds?

• Yes
• No

10
With or without an accommodation, do you have the ability to work in small and/or confined spaces?

• Yes
• No

11
Some positions require incumbents to work in locked facilities (i.e. jail or psychiatric facilities). Are you willing to perform this task?

• Yes
• No

12
Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain Department of Correction Security Clearance to work in locked facilities throughout the term of employment.
Do you understand and agree to this requirement?

• Yes
• No

13
Do you understand and agree to be placed on a rotating "on call" list for weekend and holiday coverage of County facilities? Please note: On call status requires being available and on-site within two (2) hours of notification.

• Yes
• No

14
How did you find out about this job?

• Contacted by County Recruiter
• Contacted by a Recruitment Firm
• County Employee Referral
• County of Santa Clara Career Website
• County of Santa Clara Job Interests Email Notification
• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Indeed
• Virtual Job Fair
• In Person Job Fair
• In-Person Networking Professional Event
• Virtual Networking Event
• Community Event
• Glassdoor
• Governmentjobs.com
• Professional Association
• Search Engine (Google, Bing, online search, etc.)
• Hospital Website: SCVMC, O'Connor Hospital, St. Louise Regional Hospital Website
• Handshake
• Student Career Center
• County Text Message
• Other (Specify in the next question)

15
If you selected an event/fair or other in the question above, please specify. If not, type N/A.
Required Question