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Job Description
Description
The City of Fremont's Maintenance Operations Department is recruiting for
Building Maintenance Worker II (HVAC).
The Department
The mission of the Maintenance Operations Department is to enhance the community by providing high quality maintenance services through the maintenance of safe and effective transportation systems and public infrastructure that support a desirable quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors, and to support the City organization with efficient and effective services for City buildings and fleet vehicles.
The Position
The Building Maintenance Division of the Maintenance Operations Department is seeking experienced Building Maintenance Workers to provide HVAC maintenance support for all public facilities, such as City Hall, Historic Buildings, Fire Stations, Police Department, Recreation facilities, and Rental Housing. Building Maintenance Workers (HVAC) design, fabricate, inspect, install, troubleshoot and evaluate problems with HVAC equipment. They also repair heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and related apparatus. Additionally, they install, repair and/or replace controls for energy management system as well as perform preventive maintenance and sheet metal work, including design and fabrication.
First Review of Applications
The first review of applications is October 4, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. (PT). This recruitment may close without notice after this date so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. A resume and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application.
To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please complete an application online by clicking "Apply" just above this box.
Selection Process
The process may include individual and/or panel interviews, professional reference checks, fingerprint check for criminal history and other related components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.
Reasonable Accommodation
Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling (510) 494-4660 or emailing humanresources@fremont.gov.
Contact Us
For additional information, please contact Human Resources Department at: humanresources@fremont.gov
The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
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Building Maintenance Worker II Class Specification
Definition
Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties at the journey level to maintain and repair city buildings, structures and their attendant equipment. Duties include: carpentry, painting, locksmithing, plumbing, electrical, control systems, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and related work as required. Incumbent may lead the work of others including those of the same classification. Depending upon need, duties of incumbents in this classification may emphasize a particular trade associated with building maintenance and repair.
Class Characteristics
This second level classification in the Building Maintenance Worker series reports to the Building Maintenance Field Supervisor and may receive direction from Building Maintenance Worker III's or II's. Incumbents may be assigned to perform in any of the skill areas. All of the tasks assigned to this classification are typically of moderate to high difficulty and complexity. Assignments, objectives, work methods, and sequence of steps are explained in general terms. Checks are integrated into work processes and/or reviews are frequent enough to ensure compliance with instructions. Incumbents are expected to plan details of each job and carry it to completion without immediate supervision. Building Maintenance Field Supervisor or Building Maintenance Worker III's or II's may provide technical assistance on unusual problems.
Essential Functions
HVAC Assignments:- Designs, fabricates, inspects, installs, troubleshoots and evaluates problems with HVAC equipment.
- Repairs heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and related apparatus.
- Installs, repairs and/or replaces controls for energy management system.
- Performs preventive maintenance and sheet metal work, including design and fabrication.
- Builds, assembles, transports, installs and/or repairs facility furnishings and fixtures.
- Stocks, delivers and inventories materials.
- Cleans and maintains tools, equipment and work sites.
- Provides technical training.
- Assists Building Maintenance Field Supervisor in coordination of work, requisitioning of supplies and inspection of work performed by contractors; individuals assigned to the HVAC and electrical technical positions lead other trades workers on special assignments and/or projects.
- Provides training and guidance to other trades workers.
- Provides onsite coordination/consultation with and communication to, outside contractors regarding the location and repair of systems and structures bordering the area involved in the contract work.
- Performs heavy equipment operation.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: Generally accepted construction and repair procedures and materials in the areas of carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, control systems, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and related trades/crafts; building maintenance materials and their characteristics as well as the uniform codes (building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical) and technology; first aid and safe work practices; mathematics up to and including basic algebra; and the practices and techniques used to establish a master key system.
Skill to: Operate hand and power tools commonly used in building maintenance; make use of proper lifting techniques.
Ability to: Follow verbal and written instructions; read and interpret plans, specs, blueprints and applicable codes; operate data loggers and personal computers; evaluate problems or situations and arrive at a logical decision; work independently; work under pressure; prioritize assigned work; identify and correct safety hazards; perform building maintenance work and manual labor; lift and carry objects safely; climb ladders to various heights, learn the operation of forklift, tractor and backhoe; learn the operation of heavy equipment; and develop and maintain cooperative relationships with individuals from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
Incumbents must possess the physical and mental capacity to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position.
Education/Experience
Any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to completion of high school and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of building systems and components. In addition, individuals assigned Control Systems responsibilities shall have a minimum two (2) years' experience in either HVAC or Security digital controls.
Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements
Possession of, or ability to obtain by time of appointment, a valid Class C California Driver License is required. Failure to maintain this license will result in discipline up to and including termination.
HVAC Assignments:
Possession of, or ability to obtain as a condition of successful completion of the probationary period, a valid universal certificate for handling refrigerants under the Code of Federal Regulations as administered by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Note: Physical demands vary significantly based on assignment, workload and specific projects.
Rare = 66%
Sitting: Rare to occasional
Walking: Frequent
Standing: Frequent
Bending (neck): Frequent
Bending (waist): Occasional to frequent
Squatting: Rare
Climbing: Rare
Kneeling: Rare
Crawling: Rare
Jumping: Rare
Balancing: Rare
Twisting (neck): Occasional to frequent
Twisting (waist): Occasional to frequent
Grasp - light (dominant hand): Frequent
Grasp - light (non-dominant): Occasional
Grasp - firm (dominant hand): Occasional to frequent
Grasp - firm (non-dominant): Occasional
Fine manipulation (dominant): Occasional - writing, fine detail work (small parts)
Fine manipulation (non-dominant): Occasional - writing, fine detail work (small parts)
Reach - at/below shoulder: Frequent
Reach - above shoulder level: Occasional
Push/pull:
Up to 10 lbs. Occasional
11 to 25 lbs. Occasional
26 to 50 lbs. Rare
51 to 75 lbs. Rare
76 to 100 lbs. Rare - asked to get assistance
Over 100 lbs. Never
Lifting:
Up to 10 lbs. Frequent
11 to 25 lbs. Occasional
26 to 50 lbs. Occasional
51 to 75 lbs. Rare - may not be daily
76 to 100 lbs. Rare - bags of mortar, doors (asked to get assistance)
Over 100 lbs. Never
Carrying:
Up to 10 lbs. Occasional
11 to 25 lbs. Occasional
26 to 50 lbs. Occasional
51 to 75 lbs. Rare
76 to 100 lbs. Rare - asked to get assistance
Over 100 lbs. Never
Coordination:
Eye-hand: Required
Eye-hand-foot: Required
Driving: Required
Vision:
Acuity, near: Required
Acuity, far: Required
Depth perception: Required
Accommodation: Required
Color vision: Required
Field of vision: Required
Talking:
Face-to-face contact: Required
Verbal contact w/others: Required
Public: Required
Hearing:
Normal conversation: Required
Telephone communication: Required
Earplugs required: Required
Work environment:
Works indoors, works outdoors, exposure to extreme hot or cold temperature, working at heights (ladder), being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature/humidity, exposure to dust, fumes, smoke, gases, odors, mists, or other irritating particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to excessive noise, exposure to radiation or electrical energy, exposure to solvents, grease or oil, exposure to slippery or uneven walking surfaces, working below ground, using computer monitor, exposure to vibration (power tools), exposure to flames or burning items (welding), works around others, works alone, works with others.
Supplemental Information
Class Code: 6450
FLSA: Non-exempt
EEOC Code: 7
Barg. Unit: OE3
Probation: 12 months
Rev.: 11/15
The City of Fremont offers a comprehensive benefit package including general and holiday leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long/short-term disability insurance.
To view a summary of the benefits the City offers, please visit: City of Fremont Benefits Summary
Closing Date/Time: 10/4/2024 12:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Fremont, CA
Show moreThe Community
Centrally located and serving as the eastern anchor of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, the City of Fremont prides itself on being a vibrant and strategically urban community. Fremont is an ethnically and culturally diverse city of approximately 235,439 people with an area of 92 square miles, making it the fourth most populous city in the San Francisco Bay Area and the 15th largest City in California.
Originally an agricultural area comprised of five small towns, Fremont has developed into a technological and advanced manufacturing power base that captures metropolitan living at its best. Fremont boasts over 42 million square feet of office, R&D, manufacturing, and warehouse building space. It is home to over 1,200 innovative high tech, life science, and clean technology firms including Tesla Motors, Lam Research, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Facebook, among many others. The City’s Innovation District is known as the hottest new address for start-ups. Over the last two years, companies in Fremont received more than $400 million in venture funding according to PitchBook Data.
Fremont residents enjoy a moderate climate, high rates of home ownership and educational achievement, a nationally recognized and highly rated public school system, and low crime and unemployment rates. With so much to offer, it’s no surprise that Fremont is frequently recognized as an ideal place to live and work.
The Organization
The City of Fremont is a full-service general law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government that combines the civic leadership of elected officials with the managerial experience of an appointed City Manager. Policy-making and legislative authority are vested in a seven-member city council. Six Councilmembers are elected on a by-district basis, with the Mayor separately elected to a four-year term by a citywide vote.
The City Council appoints the City Manager and City Attorney. The City Manager is responsible for implementing City Council policy and administering the day-to-day operations and affairs of the City in a businesslike and prudent manner. The City Attorney serves as chief legal advisor to the City, providing transactional and litigation services to the City, as represented by the City Council, City advisory bodies, and City departments.
The City of Fremont is an organization of approximately 995 full-time dedicated employees and supported by a FY 2022-23 General Fund budget of $249.3 million. City operations are organized into the following departments: City Manager’s Office, City Attorney’s Office, Community Development, Community Services, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Human Services, Information Technology Services, Police, and Public Works.
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