Facility Repair Worker - Public Works

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About the Department

The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. The City's Department of Public Works (DPW) is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees.

The Public Works Department is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure, maintaining City facilities and fleet assets, facilitating and regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services . The Department is committed to high-quality service, partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work.

Position Duties

The Department of Public Works is seeking to fill one (1) vacant Facility Repair Worker position within the Facilities Management Division. Under general supervision, this Facility Repair Worker will perform a wide variety of semi-skilled work in the repair of buildings and equipment at San Jos é City Hall.

Salary range for this classification is $77,355.20 - $94,036.80 annually. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.

This Facility Repair Worker position will be stationed at San Jos é City Hall. City Hall is an 18-story high-rise structure which adds maintenance and operational challenges. In addition to the typical duties of a Facility Repair Worker, the successful candidate will maintain the potable/reclaimed water systems, learn how to maintain pressure variances in the systems, operate and maintain a large water feature/fountain on site, and work in high locations utilizing a scissor-lift and Reach M aster ® 138 ft. boom lift. City Hall houses the upper management of most of the city departments, as well as the Mayor and City Council Offices. The ability to work in a politically sensitive environment is essential.

Other duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Proactive maintenance of roofs and roof water drainage systems ;
  

• Ability to install and modify office space cubicles, including ergonomic adjustments ;
  

• Skilled at painting techniques and proper cleanup for small and larger surfaces, including graffiti removal ;
  

• Perform d rywall repair ;
  

• Experienced in maintaining and repairing various plumbing fixtures and resolving plumbing issues (clogs, drainage, flushometer repair, piping work, mixing valve repairs, sink and faucet repairs ) ;
  

• Monthly inspections of fire sprinkler systems and pumps ;
  

• Flooring repair, including carpet and tile work ;
  

• Familiarity with fire control panels ;
  

• Experience in motors, pumps, and other architectural water feature infrastructure ;
  

• Knowledge of fundamental provisions of various codes related to the maintenance and repair of facilities ;
  

• Knowledge and experience related to door and lock repair and replacement work, which include electronic access control door hardware and door operators ;
  

• Ability to draw sketches and plans for assigned projects, estimate the materials needed, and record keeping ;
  

• Maintain all work order details, status updates, labor applied, and contractor costs in City’s work order database.
  

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education : Completion of eighth grade.

Experience : Three (3) years of experience in the construction, repair and maintenance of buildings to include semi-skilled carpentry, plumbing, painting and electrical work.

Physical R equirement s

The following is a general statement for the classification. Individual positions may have additional or different physical/ environmenta l elements.

Possess ability to:

• Move between/within work areas, including but not limited to sitting, standing, and walking on various surfaces, turning, bending, grasping, bending/turning backwards and making repetitive hand movements;
  

• Maintain strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work;
  

• Lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds, or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment;
  

• Maintain professional demeanor during interactions with staff, customers and the public.
  

Other Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.

Job Expertise - D emonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Additional desirable qualifications include:

• Knowledge of general materials, methods, tools and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of buildings and equipment at City facilities, including semi-skilled carpentry, electrical, painting and plumbing work.
  

• Ability to use power tools and equipment safely.
  

• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
  

• Ability to keep simple records and prepare routine reports.
  

• Ability to set priorities for completion of projects.
  

• Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with other employees and with the public.
  

• Knowledge of the fundamental provisions of various codes pertaining to the maintenance and repair of buildings involved in this type of work.
  

• Ability to draw sketches and plans for assigned projects, estimate the materials required and record the time and materials used.
  

Communication Skills - C ommunicates and listens effectively and responds in a timely, effective, positive and respectful manner; written reports and correspondence are accurate, complete, current; well-organized, legible, concise, neat, and in proper grammatical form; can professionally communicate with all levels of staff including Directors and members of the City Council and City Manager’s Office.

Computer Skills - E xperienced with common business computer applications , including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, MS Excel, and work order database system.

Customer Service - D emonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently in a timely , accurate , respectful, and friendly manner .

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - D evelops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills .

Selection Process:

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered, or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Diana Gonzalez at diana.gonzalez@sanjoseca.gov .

Additional Information:

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application.

The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's benefits pagefor detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage.

For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website. You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification.

In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks siteto explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership.

Closing Date/Time: 7/31/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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