Facilities Services Technician

The Facilities Services Technician performs a wide variety of advanced journey level duties in the maintenance, repair, and servicing of the San Diego County Water Authority Kearny Mesa building, facilities, and grounds; day-to-day activities or projects requiring skilled tasks in the areas of electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, landscaping and irrigation, gate/door systems and physical security such as access card systems, fire alarm systems, etc.; other duties such as installing and moving furniture, painting, drywall repair, flooring, lighting and other construction related tasks; purchasing supplies and materials; operates light and medium duty motorized equipment such as a manlift and forklift; and leads the work of contractors.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to identify maintenance and repair needs, understand their own skills and limitations, and lead the work of contractors as required. This person will have substantial experience maintaining and repairing a building or facility, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, landscaping/irrigation, and gate/door systems. This person will be proactive and skilled in preventative maintenance to ensure systems are performing efficiently and to minimize the need for major repairs. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and the ability to perform administrative tasks such as maintaining computerized records, managing inventory, contacting vendors and purchasing stock items. This person will also have the ability to work independently and in a team environment. The ideal candidate will have a positive customer service attitude, and the interpersonal skills to work effectively with a variety of staff, disciplines, and vendors.

Qualification Guidelines

The qualification guidelines generally describe the knowledge and ability required to enter the job in order to successfully perform the assigned duties. Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by four years of experience in facilities construction and maintenance, which includes the responsibility of leading the work of others.

Licenses and Other Requirements

• A valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Water Authority’s Vehicle Insurance Policy.
• Employees are subject to 24-hour call out.
• Possession of a State of California Water Distribution Operator Certificate D-1 is desirable.
• Possession of a license or certificate in HVAC repair and maintenance is desirable.

Work Schedule:

Employees assigned to work at the Kearny Mesa office work a 9/80 schedule, where the entire facility is closed every other Friday. Work may be required on a dark Friday (closed Friday) or weekend.

Application Procedure

To be considered for this position, please submit an employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Sunday, February 23, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Apply online at www.sdcwa.org/careers.