Facilities Technician

FACILITIES TECHNICIAN (INTERNAL RECRUITMENT)
SALARY: $4,346 - $5,669
DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2025
SUMMARY
: Under general supervision, performs journey-level tasks in the repair, maintenance and improvement of City facilities, including carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, masonry and electrical work; performs semi-skilled construction, maintenance, and repair of City streets, parks, facilities, landscape, city-wide graffiti abatement, irrigation systems, trees, alleys, and traffic signals; operates vehicles, equipment, heavy equipment, and tools in accordance with all quality standards, safety regulations and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
:
As
defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Repairs, modifies and maintains City facilities and buildings and infrastructure; performs construction, maintenance, and manual labor in the maintenance and repair of City streets, parks, grounds, roadway, storm water drainage systems, and public areas; makes appropriate decisions based on work experience and training; duties may vary according to job assignment and individual skills.
• Inspects and troubleshoots building and other city infrastructure problems and maintenance issues and develops efficient and cost-effective solutions; reads and interprets work orders; identifies material and equipment needs for each assigned project, and orders supplies.
• Diagnoses and corrects building and other city infrastructure maintenance problems using knowledge of a wide variety of building and construction trades skills; performs repairs, preventive maintenance and component replacement on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry and mechanical systems, street repairs, traffic signals, irrigation systems and street light infrastructure.
• Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled building and other city infrastructure maintenance and repair tasks within scope of authority, and in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; notifies supervisors of repair problems beyond the scope of authority: cross-trains in Public Works work procedures and equipment operation.
• Uses various methods to cover and remove graffiti and vandalism on public and private property city-wide; maintains landscaping; installs, troubleshoots, and maintains irrigation systems; mows and trims lawns and grounds; clears trash, brush, weeds, weeds, debris, and foliage; removes graffiti; applies herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers, and other chemicals.
• Performs building cleaning and maintenance duties; cleans and repairs public facilities and grounds; performs seasonal roadway maintenance duties; replaces and repairs road signs; paints and maintains street markings and lane controls.
• Operates and maintains a variety of specialized vehicles, equipment, hand and power tools; assists with maintenance work on tools and equipment; identifies and reports mechanical problems requiring additional repair.
• Repairs and rebuilds building interior structure and components as needed; repairs external structure and components as needed. Assists in the construction, maintenance, and repair of roadways, structures, structural components, pavement, and storm water drainage systems; operates and maintains hand and power tools.
• Utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed. Reports problems, safety hazards, traffic problems, equipment problems, and emergency situations; performs traffic control activities as directed; cleans up spills and unsafe conditions in a timely manner and according to procedures.
• Cleans up spills and unsafe conditions in a timely manner and according to procedures.
• Maintains records and logs of services performed and time and material costs, and prepares written reports as required.
• Controls work site to assure that safety rules and regulations are adhered to, and that the work zone and all equipment are in safe operating condition.
• Assists with setup and teardown and other tasks for special events as directed.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Rosemead and the constituent population by providing excellent customer service; promotes the City goals and priorities incompliance with all policies and procedures; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records and City information; performs related duties as required or assigned.
• Ensures that job duties are completed in strict adherence to established safe work practices.

Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines:
High school diploma or GED equivalent; AND three years' work experience at a journeyman level of at least two specialties within the building crafts, parks/grounds maintenance, infrastructure maintenance/repairs, tree trimming, irrigation systems, welding, streetlight maintenance, street signage, street maintenance, and traffic signal maintenance, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, cement/masonry, and asphalt; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Licenses Or Certifications

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain an appropriate California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.
• Completion of City First Aid/CPR training program required within six months of hire.
• Incumbents may be required to obtain specific technical training and certifications in building trades irrigation systems, welding, street maintenance or traffic signal maintenance.

Knowledge of:

• City policies and procedures.
• Local, state and Federal building codes, including California Electric, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes, and related statutes and regulations.
• Practices, procedures and equipment used in maintenance of public properties.
• Federal, state and City safety rules and regulations, occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the maintenance of municipal infrastructure and facilities.
• Proper use and storage of chemicals, including OSHA Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous chemicals used in the workplace.
• Operation, repair and maintenance standards for specialized tools, equipment and vehicles.
• City geography, traffic patterns, streets, landmarks and facility locations.

Skill In

• Performing a full range of skilled and semi-skilled facilities maintenance work parks/grounds and infrastructure maintenance work.
• Using experienced repair and maintenance methods on electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC systems, irrigation systems and street maintenance.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Inspecting city buildings, parks and city infrastructure and assuring they are properly and safely maintained.
• Reading and interpreting plans, schematics and specifications.
• Promoting and enforcing safe work practices, including safe use of chemicals.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other team members.
• Providing effective customer service and dealing tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Closely following verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors at work sites throughout the city; required to perform skilled technical repair and maintenance work, and lift and carry up to 50pounds. Must be able to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as needed, and respond to emergency callouts. May be required to travel to various sites, locations and/or events.
• Team members are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours; team members are required to assume duties of a disaster worker in the event of a locally declared emergency.

Selection Process
Applications must be
submitted online
. Employment application and supplemental questions must be completed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application. Applicants must be specific in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. If you submit multiple applications, only the most recent application will be considered. Application packets will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in the job announcement. Applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements and needs of the City, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Copies of the required certifications must be submitted with the application. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure continuing in the recruitment process. The selection process may include a panel interview and other testing processes designed to predict successful job performance. It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any changes to their contact information.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Rosemead is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Rosemead to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression and pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics or information, marital status, age, sexual orientation (including homosexuality, bisexuality, or heterosexuality), military and veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodation
The City of Rosemead is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodations needed, in writing, at the time when the employment application is submitted.

Legal Right To Work In The United States
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new hire employees to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States within three (3) business days beginning with the first day of work. The City is legally prohibited from employing anyone who cannot provide such verification or documentation
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Emergency Disaster Worker
City of Rosemead employees are registered as an Emergency Disaster Worker. In the event of a declared emergency, City employees shall initially remain at work, or if recalled, shall report to work after completing critical personal and family emergency responsibilities.

Provisions
The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provision contained in this job announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

City of Rosemead
Daysi Sanchez, Human Resources Analyst

"The City of Rosemead is an Equal Opportunity Employer"