Description:The City of Palo Alto has an exciting opportunity for an individual interested in being a Facilities Technician in our Public Works Department . The Facilities Technician performs a variety of skilled tasks in the operation and maintenance of City facilities, systems, and equipment. The successful candidate will install, repair and maintain HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and swimming pool systems and will perform other related work as required to maintain City facilities in safe and efficient condition. An HVAC journey-level skill set is needed for this position. Incumbents in this position will perform technically complex facilities maintenance duties requiring specialized knowledge, skills and abilities in the areas of installation, operation, adjustments, troubleshooting and maintenance of HVAC systems, electrical, electronic controls and auxiliary equipment. This position exercises a broad range of independent judgment and responsibilities in assessing, organizing, prioritizing, scheduling, planning, and purchasing of materials and equipment for all assigned work orders.
Be part of a 13-person skilled Facilities team who are responsible for maintaining a very diverse group of buildings that range from fire stations, community centers, libraries, theaters, parking garages, Jr. Museum and Zoo, interpretive centers, swimming pool complex, Art Center, and multi-story office type buildings. There is never a dull day when you work in Facilities Maintenance. The City of Palo Alto is a place to come and stay for your entire employment career!
Benefits: The City offers a fantastic benefits package, to learn more click HERE .
Compensation (SEIU): Comprehensive compensation plan, to learn more click HERE.
This position is represented by Service Employee International Union position (SEIU).
Minimum Qualifications:View complete job description HERE.
Supplemental Information:The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
The City of Palo Alto offers its employees a generous benefit package, featuring family medical coverage, retirement, life insurance, plus 12 paid holidays per year. - Participation in a Governmental 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Fully paid employee and dependent Dental Plan
- Fully paid employee and dependent Vision Plan
- Fully paid Life and AD&D insurance equal to annual salary
- Flat Rate City paid medical contribution which may allow employees to select a fully paid health plan
- Fully paid Life Insurance equal to one-times annual salary
- Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability plan
- 12 annual paid holidays
- Two to five weeks vacation annually depending on years of service per MOA
- 96 hours annual sick leave
- Direct Deposit
- Flexible Spending Account for Healthcare and Childcare expenses
Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
- 2% at60 formula for Classic Employees
- One-year final compensation for 2% at 60 employees
- 2% at 62 formula for New CalPers Members
- Three-year final compensation for 2% at 62 employees only
- Retiree Medical benefits for employee and dependents after 10 years of service
Please note: The City does not participate in CA State Disability Insurance (SDI) or Social Security.Since they City does not participate in SDI, City employees are not eligible to claim against the State's Pregnancy Disability Leave or Paid Family Leave programs.
Closing Date/Time: 7/18/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
