Building Maintenance Worker I/II (HVAC & General Maintenance)

Description

The City of Fremont's Maintenance Operations Department is recruiting for
Building Maintenance Worker I/II (HVAC & General Maintenance)


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The Department
The mission of the Maintenance Operations Department is to enhance the community by providing high quality maintenance services through the maintenance of safe and effective transportation systems and public infrastructure that support a desirable quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors, and to support the City organization with efficient and effective services for City buildings and fleet vehicles.

The Positions
The Building Maintenance Division of the Maintenance Operations Department is seeking experienced Building Maintenance Workers to provide HVAC maintenance support for all public facilities, such as City Hall, Historic Buildings, Fire Stations, Police Department, Recreation facilities, and Rental Housing. Building Maintenance Workers (HVAC) design, fabricate, inspect, install, troubleshoot and evaluate problems with HVAC equipment. They also repair heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and related apparatus. Additionally, they install, repair and/or replace controls for energy management system as well as perform preventive maintenance and sheet metal work, including design and fabrication.

The Building Maintenance Division of the Maintenance Operations Department is also seeking experienced Building Maintenance Workers to provide general maintenance support for all public facilities, such as City Hall, Historic Buildings, Fire Stations, Police Department, Recreation facilities, and Rental Housing. Maintenance tasks for the general assignment typically include painting, electrical repairs, wall repair, roof repair, carpentry/metal work, and floor repair.
First Review of Applications
The first review of applications is Thursday, July 17, 2025 , at 12:00 p.m. (PT). This recruitment may close without notice after this date so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. A resume and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application.

To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please complete an application online by clicking "Apply" just above this box.

Selection Process
The process may include an online multiple-choice exam ( tentatively scheduled for the last week of July ), individual and/or panel interviews, professional reference checks, fingerprint check for criminal history, pre-employment medical exam and other related components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Reasonable Accommodation
Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling (510) 494-4660 or emailing humanresources@fremont.gov.

Contact Us
For additional information, please contact Human Resources Department at: humanresources@fremont.gov

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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Building Maintenance Worker I/II Class Specifications

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Building Maintenance Worker I
Definition

Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties at the skilled level to maintain and repair city buildings, structures and their attendant equipment. Assignments include carpentry, painting, locksmithing, plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), parts coordination/warehouse, and related work as required.

Class Characteristics

This first level classification in the Building Maintenance Worker series reports to Building Maintenance Field Supervisor and may receive direction from Building Maintenance Workers II and III. Incumbents independently perform routine carpentry, painting, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing maintenance and repair work, and assist Building Maintenance Worker II's in the repair and reconfiguring of buildings and building components. The Parts Coordination assignment requires requisition, purchase, storage and distribution of a variety of building maintenance materials and tools. Assignments, objectives, work methods, and sequence of steps are explained in general terms. Checks are integrated into work processes and/or reviews are frequent enough to ensure compliance with instructions.

Assigned duties and responsibilities require travel throughout the City in response to requests for the repair and alteration of buildings, materials or equipment. This work is frequently performed on uneven, sloping, slippery and unpaved surfaces, on ladders, in crawl spaces, indoors and outdoors, with exposure to extremes in noise, temperature, weather and humidity and in proximity to electricity, mechanical equipment, gasses, fumes, dusts, and chemicals.
Building Maintenance Worker II
Definition

Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties at the journey level to maintain and repair city buildings, structures and their attendant equipment. Duties include: carpentry, painting, locksmithing, plumbing, electrical, control systems, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and related work as required. Incumbent may lead the work of others including those of the same classification. Depending upon need, duties of incumbents in this classification may emphasize a particular trade associated with building maintenance and repair.

Class Characteristics

This second level classification in the Building Maintenance Worker series reports to the Building Maintenance Field Supervisor and may receive direction from Building Maintenance Worker III's or II's. Incumbents may be assigned to perform in any of the skill areas. All of the tasks assigned to this classification are typically of moderate to high difficulty and complexity. Assignments, objectives, work methods, and sequence of steps are explained in general terms. Checks are integrated into work processes and/or reviews are frequent enough to ensure compliance with instructions. Incumbents are expected to plan details of each job and carry it to completion without immediate supervision. Building Maintenance Field Supervisor or Building Maintenance Worker III's or II's may provide technical assistance on unusual problems.

Essential Functions

Building Maintenance Worker I
Essential Functions
Carpentry/Metal Work:

• Performs rough and finish maintenance carpentry and plastering on commercial, public and residential buildings.
• Installs wood shelving.
• Repairs and replaces doors, windows, building hardware, fencing, and gates.
• Performs general maintenance repairs and construction of roof systems.
• Fabricates, and welds steel fixtures.
• Performs glazing and floor covering work.

Painting:

• Prepares surfaces for painting.
• Use brushes, rollers, and spray equipment, paints, metal primers and lacquers to paint and wallpaper a variety of interior and exterior surfaces.

Plumbing:

• Inspects, installs, troubleshoots and repairs plumbing fixtures components and supply waste lines, including re-building flush valves, sink faucets and valves.

Electrical:

• Inspects, installs, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical fixtures, equipment, and related apparatus, including changing ballasts.
HVAC:
• Performs preventive maintenance on heating and air conditioning units and related apparatus.
• Changes filters, blowers, and condensing fan blowers.
• Duties do not include refrigerant recovery.

Parts Warehousing/Coordination:

• Inventories and maintains the current status of all materials, parts, tools and equipment required by Building Maintenance.
• Determines when parts and materials inventories are low and purchases replacements as required.
• Locates and purchases non-stock building components required by Building Maintenance Workers.
• Receives, organizes, stores and distributes parts, materials, tools and equipment.
• Maintains a computerized warehouse inventory, record keeping and reporting system.
• Processes invoices for payment.
• Independently determines the most effective use of storage facilities.
• Restocks salvaged and residue materials.
• Operates material handling equipment including forklift, pallet jack and delivery truck.
• Maintains warehouse in a clean, orderly and safe manner; performs light custodial duties.

Marginal Functions

• Builds, assembles, transports, installs, and/or repairs facility furnishings and fixtures.
• Cleans and maintains tools, equipment, materials and work sites.
• Heavy equipment operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Building Maintenance Worker II
Essential Functions
Carpentry/Metal Working Assignments:

• Performs rough and finish maintenance carpentry and plastering on commercial, public and residential buildings.
• Repairs and replaces doors, windows, building hardware, fencing and gates.
• Performs construction carpentry and cabinet-making.
• Constructs form work for various concrete projects and place and finish concrete.
• Maintains, repairs and constructs roof systems.
• Performs general maintenance and repair work on glazing materials, floor coverings, ceramic tiles and concrete and masonry work.
•Designs, fabricates and welds steel fixtures.

Locksmithing Assignments:

• Installs and repairs locks, door closers and related hardware.
• Re-keys buildings and offices and duplicates, changes and masters keys.
• Maintains electronic access control system and related components.

Painting Assignments:

• Prepares, washes, sands and patches surfaces to be painted or stained.
• Paints a variety of interior and exterior surfaces using brushes, rollers and spraying equipment.
• Repairs, removes and hangs wallpaper.
• Uses stain, varnish and lacquer in finishing cabinets, countertops, doors and other wood surfaces.
• Uses metal primers and paints to coat metal surfaces.

Plumbing Assignments:

• Inspects, installs, troubleshoots and repairs plumbing components and plumbing fixtures.
• Repairs pumps, valves, fire sprinkler systems and related apparatus.
• Installs or relocates existing copper, galvanized, PVC and ABS plumbing lines.
• Installs new fixtures and/or garbage disposals.

Electrical Assignments:

• Performs maintenance and repair work on building power and lighting systems, sewage and storm pumps, motors and HVAC systems.
• Inspects, installs, troubleshoots and evaluates problems.
• Repairs and/or replaces electrical parts and/or electronic components in motors, generators, pumps, telemetry controllers, alarm systems, pneumatic systems, boilers and other related equipment and apparatus.
• Performs refrigerant recovery.

HVAC Assignments:

• Designs, fabricates, inspects, installs, troubleshoots and evaluates problems.
• Repairs heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and related apparatus.
• Installs, repairs and/or replaces controls for energy management system.
• Performs preventive maintenance and sheet metal work, including design and fabrication.

Control Systems Assignment:

• Inspects, installs, maintains, monitors and services electronic control systems and related components for HVAC, security, and fire alarm systems.
• Responsible for programming energy management and security systems.

Other assignments:

• Builds, assembles, transports, installs and/or repairs facility furnishings and fixtures.
• Stocks, delivers and inventories materials.
• Cleans and maintains tools, equipment and work sites.
• Provides technical training.
• Assists Building Maintenance Field Supervisor in coordination of work, requisitioning of supplies and inspection of work performed by contractors; individuals assigned to the HVAC and electrical technical positions lead other trades workers on special assignments and/or projects.
• Provides training and guidance to other trades workers.
• Provides onsite coordination/consultation with and communication to, outside contractors regarding the location and repair of systems and structures bordering the area involved in the contract work.
• Performs heavy equipment operation.

Marginal Functions

• Other duties as assigned.

The City of Fremont offers a comprehensive benefit package including general and holiday leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long/short-term disability insurance.

To view a summary of the benefits the City offers, please visit:City of Fremont Benefits Summary

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