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Chief Facilities Maintenance Worker

Salary

$78,383.97 - $95,495.92 Annually

Location

West Sacramento, CA

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Job Number

2025-00025

Department

PUBLIC WORKS O&M

Opening Date

05/09/2025

Closing Date

6/2/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit

LOCAL 39

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Preference will be given to candidates with experience in coordinating the work load of a facilities maintenance team. Experience in municipal work is highly preferred, but not mandatory. An ideal candidate can maintain accurate records, communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats, and balance both the maintenance and administrative responsibilities of this position.

An official City of West Sacramento application form must be filled out, in its entirety. It is the applicant's responsibility to explain his/her qualifications fully and clearly. In addition, applicants must submit a resume and complete the required supplemental questionnaire. Incomplete information on the application, resume and/or supplemental questionnaire may be cause for disqualification. Application packages will be reviewed and screened for qualifications. Additional screening criteria will be developed based on the supplemental questionnaire. Depending upon the number of qualified candidates, an oral panel interview is tentatively scheduled for December 19th. The top candidates will be referred to the Public Works Department for further consideration, with the second round of interviews tentatively occurring on December 21st.

DEFINITION: The Chief Facilities Maintenance Worker performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks required to improve, maintain and repair City buildings and facilities. The Chief Facilities Maintenance Worker is the senior level in this series, providing lead supervision and training to subordinate personnel.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives general direction from the Equipment and Facilities Superintendent. Exercises technical and functional direction and training over assigned staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: This is the advanced journey level, lead class in the Facilities Maintenance series that performs the most complex duties related to the City's buildings and facilities. Responsibilities include inspecting and attending to assigned areas in a timely manner, and performing a wide variety of tasks in the maintenance and repair of buildings or equipment, including maintaining, replacing, and repairing basic plumbing and electrical systems and fixtures. Positions at this level are distinguished from those in the lower classification of Facilities Maintenance Worker/Senior by the independence with which incumbents perform their duties of handling the most difficult and complex work and performing lead work. This class is distinguished from the Equipment and Facilities Superintendent in that the latter is the full supervisory/management level class responsible for organizing, assigning, supervising, and reviewing the work of assigned staff.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Illustrative Only): Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

+ Assists the Equipment and Facilities Superintendent to implement goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.

+ Assigns and performs the most complex and highly skilled operational duties such as budget administration, parts, materials and equipment procurement and preparing operational procedures.

+ Maintains detailed records.

+ Prepares reports.

+ Prepares time and material cost estimates for work requested.

+ Responds to inquiries and complaints,

+ Evaluates operational effectiveness.

+ Coordinates, assigns, and reviews the work of subordinate personnel.

+ Provides technical training and lead supervision to subordinate personnel.

+ Evaluates the maintenance and preventative maintenance needs of City facilities, buildings, treatment plants, pump stations, lift stations, and water wells.

+ Assigns and performs complex and highly skilled construction activities,

+ Operates and maintains a variety of hand and power tools.

+ Reads blueprints and schematics.

+ Installs and repairs other mechanical systems in City buildings.

+ Provides overall division supervision in the absence of the Superintendent.

+ Assigns and performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in coordinating the work load of a facilities maintenance team. Experience in municipal work is highly preferred, but not mandatory. An ideal candidate can maintain accurate records, communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats, and balance both the maintenance and administrative responsibilities of this position.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skill. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Certificate of Completion of coursework in mechanical-electrical technology from an accredited college or university desired.

Experience: Equivalent to three (3) years experience (full-time equivalent) comparable to the Senior Facilities Maintenance Worker or two (2) years experience comparable to the Stationary Engineer. (5 years of related experience total)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES: A valid California driver's license.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Travel from site to site; work while elevated on platforms or ladders; exposure to low and medium voltages, hydraulic, pneumatic and chemical systems; may be required to work various shifts on evenings, weekends and holidays.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must possess mobility to work in various City buildings and facilities; strength, stamina and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work, operate varied hand and power tools; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speck to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio; finger dexterity to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment; bend, stoop, kneel, reach and climb to perform work and inspect work sites; some heavy lifting, standing, climbing; may work at heights;lift, move, and carry materials and equipment weighing up to fifty (50) pounds and heavier weights with use of proper equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS: Exposure to confined spaces; some exposure to dust and noise; work in inclement weather conditions.Employees work in buildings and facilities and are occasionally exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

An applicant who qualifies for veterans’ preference and successfully places on an eligibility list for initial entrance into employment with the city shall be advanced one rank on the final eligibility list. Where there are five (5) or less qualified applicants, no veterans’ preference shall apply and all applicants shall be placed on the certification list forwarded to the departments for hiring consideration. The exercise of veterans’ preference shall be exhausted upon appointment to a regular position from an eligibility list.

An official City of West Sacramento application form must be filled out, in its entirety. It is the applicant's responsibility to explain their qualifications fully and clearly. In addition, applicants must submit a resume and complete the required supplemental questionnaire (if applicable). Incomplete information on the application, resume and/or supplemental questionnaire may be cause for disqualification. Application packages will be reviewed and screened for qualifications. Additional screening criteria will be developed based on the supplemental questionnaire (if applicable).

Join the City of West Sacramento and unlock a world of exceptional benefits! We invite you to explore our comprehensive benefits package, tailored to support your well-being and professional growth. Click the link below to access a detailed summary of the rich benefits offered for your desired position. At the City of West Sacramento, we go above and beyond to show our appreciation for our dedicated employees.

Our benefits package includes not just the essentials, but also unique perks that set us apart. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with pet insurance for your furry family members. Stay fit and healthy with our discounted gym memberships. Take advantage of our voluntary benefits that allow you to customize your coverage to fit your lifestyle. And when life gets challenging, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Concern is here to support you with confidential counseling, work-life resources, and 24/7 support for personal and professional matters.

By joining our team, you're not just starting a job – you're embarking on a rewarding career path in a supportive and inclusive environment. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent. Experience the difference of working for an employer who truly values your contributions and well-being. Discover why the City of West Sacramento is the ideal place to grow your career and enrich your life. Click below to learn more about the benefits waiting for you!

Local 39 Benefit Summary (https://public.powerdms.com/WestSacramento/documents/1969237)

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To be considered for the Chief Facilities Maintenance Worker position, all candidates are to complete and submit the required supplemental questionnaire with their application and resume. Failure to submit the completed supplemental questionnaire and application and resume will disqualify you from further consideration in the selection process used to fill this position. Please attach your typewritten responses to this sheet and submit with your application and resume. Please be concise and limit your responses to no more than one-half (1/2) page per question. The answers to the questions below will be evaluated along with the information provided in your employment application. Therefore, your answers must be consistent with your employment application information (especially in the "education" and "work experience" sections), must be unambiguous, and must contain sufficient but concise detail and organization to facilitate the screening process. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing the supplemental questionnaire. Lack of clarity, incomplete or inconsistent information, and/or disorganized presentation will negatively affect your evaluation. Do you understand these directions?

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+ No

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Do you have experience coordinating the work of a facilities maintenance team?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you have any certifications or experience working with Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)?

+ Yes

+ No

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If yes, please explain your certifications or experience working with Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC). (If no, type N/A)

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Do you have experience working for a municipal facilities maintenance department?

+ Yes

+ No

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If yes, please describe your experience working for a municipal facilities maintenance department. (If no, type N/A)

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Do you have experience maintaining, replacing, and repairing basic plumbing and electrical systems and fixtures?

+ Yes

+ No

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If yes, please describe your experience maintaining, replacing, and repairing basic plumbing and electrical systems and fixtures. (If no, type N/A)

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Employer

City of West Sacramento

Address

1110 West Capitol Ave 3rd Floor West Sacramento, California, 95691

Phone

(916) 617-4567

Website

http://www.cityofwestsacramento.org

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