Facilities Maintenance Technician II

The Facilities Maintenance Technician II performs duties that include troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform repairs and maintenance of NCTD facilities and equipment. This is a bargained position represented by the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation workers (SMART) Union.  

In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement, the salary for this position is $30.39 per hour.

Distinguishing Characteristics 

Possesses a broad base of knowledge, skill, and ability in various maintenance and repair disciplines. Also, possesses the skill and ability to operate the tools and equipment associated with these functions.  

Supervision Received and Exercised

This position works under the immediate supervision of the Facility Managers. They have no direct supervisory responsibility. Further, this position is expected to participate in the sharing of expert knowledge and as a vital member of various project teams that may be instituted.  

Working Conditions

Works in a variety of locations and requires working outdoors with a variety of machines, tools, and chemicals. Completes extensive travel between district facilities, including office buildings, industrial sites, transit stations/centers, and bus stops. Individuals in this position must be able to work safely to prevent on-the-job accidents and injuries, wear protective equipment including hearing protection, safety-toe boots, safety glasses and other Personal Protective Equipment items as assigned by NCTD.  Business travel may be required periodically between District sites, governmental agencies, consultants’ facilities, and other locations as required.

Essential Functions

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, maintenance, and installation of NCTD facilities. 
• Performs/maintains components and systems, site work, and maintenance support equipment.
• Maintain electrical/lighting equipment and components.
• Tests and inspects equipment and performs preventive maintenance as required.
• Troubleshoots, installs, and repairs various plumbing systems.
• Performs minor/routine carpentry work.
• Completes miscellaneous cement and asphalt work and repairs.
• Performs mechanical work in the maintenance and minor repair of HVAC units and support equipment.
• Troubleshoots, installs, and repairs various building and structural systems and site work, assists Facilities Maintenance Technician 3s as required.
• Reacts to change productively and handles other tasks as assigned or required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

 Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Three (3) years’ experience in the maintenance of facilities office buildings, industrial sites, transit stations/centers. 

 A combination of experience/skills and education to fulfill the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position may be considered.

 Certificates/Licenses

• Possess and maintain a California driver’s license, Class C, with less than 6 points in the prior 36 month period and no DUI’s in the prior 7 year period. 
• Maintain compliance with the District’s policy regarding Conflict of Interest and Ethics. 
• Must be able to obtain and maintain annual access to Marine Corp Base Camp Pendleton.
• Must be able to become RWP Qualified on NCTD owned railroad properties.  

General Requirements

• Possess and maintain a forklift driving training program.
• Ability to read and understand written materials including the instructions and manuals pertaining to equipment and materials, department memorandums, simple schematics and blueprints, signs, safety instructions, and other work-related correspondence.
• Ability to work effectively with other individuals.
• Properly use equipment in a safe and productive manner, ability to complete forms, logs, and construct work-related notes in English.
• Learn and follow a prescribed routine for preventative maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Skill in safely using the required tools for maintenance and repairs.
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, concrete, painting, carpentry and building maintenance techniques.
• Operate vehicles, tools and equipment required to complete repairs and maintenance.

 Physical Requirements  

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The employee must possess the ability to use the phone, radio, tablet, and computer; have manual dexterity to complete clerical functions and work with office equipment. Lift equipment/objects up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis. The employee must be able to hear, see, and communicate verbally to exchange information. The employee must be able to physically travel between District locations and other destinations, work in evenings when required, work in hazardous conditions, and negotiate a variety of different and irregular terrain as is typical along a railway right-of-way. The employee may be subject to fumes, odors, dusts, gases and chemicals. The employee must be able to walk, climb, balance, bend, carry, push, reach, sit, and stand. Ability to maintain balance in and around wet floors, roof tops, and other difficult work locations.

 Machines / Tools / Equipment

• Safely operate a variety of motor vehicles that require a class C driver's license.
• Safely operate a scissor lift, articulated boom lift, forklift, reach forklift and other motorized equipment. 
• Ability to drive and maneuver a trailer. 
• Ability to operate power and hand tools commonly used in maintenance and construction.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a fax and scanner machine, copy machine, and telephone. 
• Ability to carry and operate a mobile on-call device.

 

Application Information: All applications must complete and submit an online application at www.gonctd.com/careers.  A job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check. NCTD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
NCTD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NCTD will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if NCTD is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Webpage.