Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description and Duties Working under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Area Supervisor, incumbent performs a variety of skilled work in the operation, maintenance and repair of Sutter/Sierra Region Buildings/Facilities which includes Region Office, Maintenance Barns/ Offices, Wash Racks, Dormitories, Kitchens, Safety Roadside Rest Area Buildings/Facilities, Landscape Building/Pump Houses, and CHP Weigh Stations/Point of Entry's. May be required to work emergency call out after hours. This position is required to travel throughout the Sutter/Sierra Region, incumbent must possess a valid Class C driver's license. Operates, repairs, and maintains HVAC pumps, valves and appurtenances, refrigerant compressors, condensers, evaporators, traps, transfer pumps, expansions valves, stop valves, and float valves, together with all refrigerant lines and devices used to control temperatures in maintenance buildings. Operates, maintains, and repairs air compressors, together with distribution lines and all valves and devices for air control; operates, maintains and repairs all natural and manufactured gas distribution lines and manufacturing systems including all valves and control devices for fuel tanks and maintenance facilities; operates maintains, and repairs water filters, softeners, piping and pumps used in conjunction with water filters, softeners, piping and pumps used in conjunction with water distribution, including all sinks, showers, and toilet bowls, supply lines and water lines at the roadside rest areas and maintenance facilities. Does cement work, painting, window installation and glazing. Repairs overhead doors. Maintains and repairs steam cleaners, pressure washers, filtration systems and must understand Boiler systems and control circuits. Carpentry and roof repair as needed. Work could be on ground level or elevated heights with the assistance of ladders, personnel lifts or hoists. Use of Fall Protection Equipment when required. Operates, repairs, and maintains all types of motors, engines, and emergency generators used to power pumps, compressors, and fans; repairs and maintains single phase and multiphase electrical circuits up to 480 volts; repairs and maintains electrical transformers, motors, controllers, machinery, fixtures, and appliances and ice machines. Repairs and maintains electronic systems, such as clocks, automatic systems, security systems, energy management systems, and equal potential grounding; calibrates control systems for air conditioning, refrigeration, heating, and ventilation systems. Operates, maintains, and repairs water and sewage systems; inspects and trouble shoots electric and mechanical systems and equipment to identify repairs needed; performs minor building maintenance and repairs; plans layouts and estimate costs of electrical, mechanical, and electronic systems; requisitions parts, supplies and equipment. Calculates systems requirements to provide estimates for modification or replacement systems. May be required to get a water treatment certification; a backflow license may be required to change out irrigation valve and controllers, may also be required to work with maintenance crews at times. Work with city, county and private water surveyors to provide required backflow prevention testing reports and information regarding backflow related problems. Maintains an accurate database to provide districtwide information on backflow prevention assemblies. Orders backflow repair parts and maintains a working inventory. Maintains all equipment and any required certifications. Works on plumbing up to six inches diameter and repairs accident damage. Record Keeping and Reporting: pre and post operative equipment checks, fuel purchases/usage, Material usage reports, visa card purchase records. Operate and maintain laptop computer & desk computer reports and programs used for remote operation of facilities boiler/heater systems. Eligibility for hire is determined by your score on the Maintenance Mechanic Exam. You must be on the state  examination list to be eligible for these positions. The exam is located here:
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Working Conditions Position Located in Nevada City, Nevada county. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. Much of this position is labor intensive. Incumbent must have physical ability to react quickly to errant motorist and do strenuous hand and mechanical labor. Note: For standing, walking and sitting, along with several other activities, typical duties are used as examples in various situations to give ranges for the activities. Generally, activities can be broken down into operating mechanical equipment and tools 45% of the time on a year-around basis. The remainder of the activity is labor. Standing, Sitting and Walking - Standing and walking using hand tools 50%: Sitting and driving 20%. Twisting and turning, climbing, shoveling 30%. Lifting (Floor to Bench to Floor) – Items listed may be any of the following but not limited to lifting tools, tools box, mechanical devices such as pumps and motors. Carrying – Repair material, which may weigh 50 lbs., must be carried from storage areas to vehicles and from vehicles to job sites, which may be on uneven terrain. Tools are carried a few feet to 100 yards and weigh a few ounces to 50 lbs. each. Various items carried include any type of building material supplies, specific tools to accomplish job, tool box, small motors, pumps, lumber, plumbing material and supplies, and may be carried on uneven terrain. Overhead Reaching – Overhead work includes pulling yourself up into many types of work environments from 0 to 30 times per day, working off a ladders, servicing equipment or doing mechanical repairs, signaling other workers, and throwing/loading material in equipment. Other Reaching – Setting cones, lubing and checking equipment, shoveling, driving, using digging bar, shifting, holding tools or material; may be done on a continuous basis. Pushing/Pulling – Shoveling, opening garage doors, hooking up trailers, pulling on hoses, tightening and loosening nuts on bolts. Installing and removing items such as pumps, small motors; pulling down on post drivers. Twisting - The incumbent twist while driving equipment. Other twisting is done while dragging brush, shoveling, raking and setting down and picking up material, supplies, and tools. Climbing/Balancing – Climbing is done in and out of work areas, such as rafters, attics, up and down ladders and used in fine manipulation of a ladders, stairways, (often with a load of material or supplies); onto steps and walkways. One example would be to climb up a ladder carrying supplies to work on an air conditioning unit on a roof or in attic area. Bending/Crouching/Squatting/Crawling – The incumbent often bends continuously throughout the day while operating tools and performing physical labor. All of these activities are necessary when picking up and laying down tools and material. May also crawl around and underneath job site area while checking and servicing facilities, and putting on or removing parts. Simple Grasping – This activity is necessary about 95% of the shift; climbing in/out and around job areas, operating and repair of equipment, using hand tools and handling materials. Fine Manipulation – This occurs less than 2% of a day and usually while writing reports, reading through installation material or manipulating the knobs and levers on the tools. A higher percentage of the time would be saw, drill and hand tool operation. Importance of Hearing and Sight – both are essential on the job because the Maintenance Mechanic often must hear directions and equipment, and must see in order to perform his/her duty safely. Hearing should be adequate to hear warning devices used for worker safety, i.e. look out alarm devices, sensors, including vehicle horns used to warn employees of eminent danger at the work site. Corrected hearing is acceptable. Sight needs to be corrected to the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles standards for safe vehicle driving. Night vision must be good for safety when working after dark.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Special Requirements The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions. Must possess a valid Class C driver's license.
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Three years of journey person experience in a mechanical trade. Knowledge of: methods, materials, and equipment used in the  operation and repair of plumbing, heating, electrical, water and sewer systems; materials, methods, and tools used in the repair  of mechanical equipment and in miscellaneous building maintenance and repair work and skill in the performance of such work;  Safety orders of the Division of Industrial Safety dealing with heating, electrical, plumbing, and other mechanical systems.  Ability to read, interpret, and work from plans, drawings, and specifications; estimates materials needed; keep records, follow oral  and written directions. Get along well with others, read and write at a level appropriate to carrying out job functions as stated  above and superior mechanical ability.   Ability to work safely around high-density traffic.  Ability to work effectively alone or with others.
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Important Applications Instructions: Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.
Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.
NOTE: Do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.  Confidential information that should be  excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver's license number, examination results, LEAP status,  marital status, and age.  The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.