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Building Mechanic

Bring your expertise with electrical/electronics, HVAC, plumbing, security systems, and refrigeration to the County of Sonoma. Journey-level electricians, electro-mechanical, low voltage control, and refrigeration technicians are highly encouraged to apply. Starting salary up to $50.36/hour ($105,107/year) and a competitive total compensation package!

Sonoma Public Infrastructure seeks skilled candidates to fill a position at either the Building Mechanic I or II level. If you are interested in being considered at both levels, you must apply to the separate, concurrent recruitments being conducted for each level. Building Mechanics perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work in the installation, operation, maintenance, remodeling, construction, painting, and repair of buildings and equipment, and perform related work as required.

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Installing, inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mechanical systems, electrical and electronic systems, chillers, boilers, and general plumbing equipment
• Installing, inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining manual and electronic door locks, door hardware, and door closers
• Utilizing and navigating computerized maintenance management systems and building management systems
• Keeping records and logs and preparing simple reports
• General carpentry, installing flooring and baseboards, installing window glass, and preparing and painting a variety of surfaces and structures

The ideal Building Mechanic I candidate will demonstrate that they have years of trade experience working in one or more of the following: access controls and security systems, boilers and chillers, carpentry, central mechanical controls/building automation, electrical, electronics, HVAC, painting, plumbing, refrigeration, and/or roofing. The top candidates will also possess many of the following:

• Knowledge of the occupational hazards of various trades and how to apply safe work practices
• Experience keeping electronic maintenance/repair records
• Effective customer service and the written and oral communication skills needed to interact with clients, system users, and other mechanics
• Experience efficiently managing work priorities, meeting deadlines, and knocking out punch lists correctly, the first time
• A team player mentality, and the willingness to work with others to rapidly troubleshoot issues across different trades

Additionally, training or certification in the following is desirable:

• Union Apprenticeship Program
• Training from Electricians union
• Training from Local 39 stationary engineers
• EPA 608 Certification

The Building Mechanics are expected to work and assess problems in different trades sometimes quickly due to the urgency of the need or problem. A Building Mechanic's typical work week is four 10-hour days, between Monday and Friday, 6:30 am to 5:00 pm PST. Each day starts with a crew meeting of typically 7-10 mechanics and ends with 15 minutes spent on timecard completion and invoice coding. Each week one mechanic is assigned to be on-call for emergency building repairs. Uniforms (jeans, shirts, and jackets) and boot vouchers up to $300/pair (max of two pairs) are provided. At times, Building Mechanics work inside detention centers, and health care and mental health lockdown facilities.

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits including:

• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• Career Advancement - With time and good performance, the opportunity for advancement to Building Mechanic II (up to $118,068 annually)
• Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
• Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $565 and ongoing education/training opportunities
• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
• Additional Benefits - Excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development, and more
• Student Loan Debt Relief County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

Join Our Team

The Sonoma County Public Infrastructure (SPI) Department leads the way to a safe and sustainable community by planning, building, managing, and maintaining Sonoma County's investment in quality services and infrastructure. SPI operates and maintains various facilities across the County, many of which were constructed during the 1950s and 60s and require consistent upkeep and care. The locations include the Airport Complex, County Administration Center, Chanate and Los Guilicos Campuses, Main Adult Detention Facility, and four Veterans' Memorial Buildings.

Please note that the construction and maintenance responsibilities of the Building Mechanic positions require sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, crawling, squatting, crouching, grasping, and walking on level, sloped, and slippery surfaces at various heights. They also require the need to lift, carry, and push equipment, materials, and supplies weighing up to 100 pounds. Incumbents are required to work in all weather conditions, including rain, cold, heat, fumes, dust, and other air contaminants which may cause eye and skin irritation. The nature of the work also requires incumbents to handle noise-producing tools and equipment, refrigerants and solvents, and drive County vehicles. Possession of a valid class C or higher driver's license is required for this position because the position's typical duties include fieldwork that requires driving County vehicles.

Additionally, this position is required to have access to Sheriff's Office and/or Probation Department facilities and/or view data or work with information systems for these departments. This requires that a more extensive "Security Clearance" will be performed after hire. Successful completion of the probationary period will be contingent upon passing the security clearance, which includes a Live Scan fingerprint-based check of the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) criminal records. If you are offered a position that requires a security clearance, the job offer letter will clearly specify this as a condition of the probationary period.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill a Building Mechanic position at either the I or II level in Sonoma Public Infrastructure. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment.

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience and Education: Any combination of education, experience, and training which would lead to possession of the required knowledge and abilities. Normally, journey level experience in one of the following: electrical, HVAC, carpentry, boilers, plumbing, painting, or electronic systems; OR formal coursework equivalent to two years of building trade school plus one year of work experience in that trade could provide such an opportunity. The ability to read and write English and perform basic arithmetic calculations is required at a level sufficient to perform the duties of the position.

License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position. The position advertised on this announcement does require possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Special Qualifications: In addition to successfully completing a pre-employment medical screening, incumbents of this class must be able to use a respirator and pass a respirator fit test annually. A certificate of successful completion of hazardous materials training on asbestos and lead paint is required within six months of appointment to this class.

Background Requirement: Incumbents in this class are subject to assignment to work in detention facilities. Candidates certified must be willing to undergo an in-depth background investigation, including a check of: employment history, drug and alcohol use, criminal history, DMV records, and fingerprints. Candidates