Maintenance Electronic/Mechanical Worker (#MG3 )

$39.12-$49.47 hourly / $6,780.67-$8,574.64 monthly / $81,369.60-$102,897.60 yearly

• Installs, maintains, and repairs building electronic systems and related mechanical equipment such as alarms, locks, door closures, cameras, electronic panel boards, controls and communication equipment;
• Maintains County-wide facilities' fire alarm systems and electronic smoke sensing devices;
• Estimates costs and materials required for repairs;
• Reads and interprets blueprints, schematic diagrams and sketches to perform installation, maintenance and repairs;
• Maintains records of work performed and prepares reports;
• Climbs ladders;
• Assists in installing panel boards;
• Installs switch boxes, pull boxes and other related devices;
• Measures, cuts threads, bends, assembles and installs conduits and other kinds of electrical conductor enclosures, which connect panels, boxes outlets and other devices;
• Trains and oversees workers assigned to assist on maintenance electronic projects;
• Works with other building maintenance workers to perform routine maintenance on mechanical equipment;
• Performs minor electrical work such as replacing switches, sockets, wall plugs, floor receptacles, lighting fixtures, fuses and breakers;
• Repairs ceilings and walls;
• Repairs plumbing systems;
• Replaces broken fixtures and windows;
• Paints interiors.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge:

Thorough knowledge of:

• The principles and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing building electronic systems and related mechanical equipment;
• The tools and equipment used in installing, maintaining and repairing facilities' electronic systems and related mechanical equipment.

Working knowledge of:

• The basic methods, materials and tools used in the building maintenance trade.

Ability to:

• Install, repair and maintain a variety of building electronic systems and related mechanical equipment;
• Trace and identify causes of electronic failures or malfunctions and restore to approved operating standards;
• Read, interpret and work from blueprints, schematic diagrams, plans and specifications;
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and prepare reports;
• Determine work methods and types of materials to be used;
• Maintain a safe working environment as needed;
• Work in an aerial lift as needed;
• Train and oversee workers assigned to assist;
• Estimate materials and costs of building electronic installations and repairs;
• Perform a wide variety of semi-skilled tasks connected with repair and maintenance of buildings and fixtures.

Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the knowledge and abilities, is qualifying, unless otherwise specified. Typical ways to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be:

Five years full-time, or its equivalent, of progressively responsible experience in commercial or industrial electronic maintenance work and one year of experience performing duties comparable to those of a Building Maintenance Worker II in Santa Cruz County.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License. Note: Candidates with an out of state license may apply and go through recruitment and examination process, however verification of California License must be provided at time of appointment.
Fingerprinting and a background investigation prior to appointment.
Upon appointment, obtain and maintain jail security clearance from the Sheriff's Department.
Special Working Conditions: Exposure to: variable temperatures and weather conditions; cramped work spaces; heights, such as on equipment and ladders; high levels of noise, strong, unpleasant odors; vibration; dust; potentially hostile or violent individuals; electric hazards; allergens, such as poison oak and stinging insects; the possibility of experiencing burns, bodily injury, and contact with toxic substances and chemical irritants; working alone in isolated areas; working around prisoners; and, possible exposure to needles or blood which could possibly result in chronic disease or death.

EST: 12/88 REV: 7/17, 8/01, 9/00 Analyst: EM, BW, GLD

Bargaining Unit: 41

EEOC Job Category: 07

Occupational Grouping: 36

Worker's Comp Code: 1160