Building Maintenance Mechanic

The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County.

A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.

The County of Riverside's Flood Control and Water Conservation District has an opportunity for a Building Maintenance Mechanic at its Headquarters in Riverside.

This position reports to the Engineering Project Manager of the Operations Engineering Section in the Operations & Maintenance Division.

The selected candidate will be tasked with performing skilled work in the repair, preventive maintenance, and alteration of buildings, including their electrical, mechanical, plumbing, water heaters, irrigation systems, pump systems, and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems.

The incumbent in this position must possess the skills to perform both rough and finish carpentry, cubicle improvements, painting, glazing, masonry, plastering, tile setting, welding, roofing, and a range of simple to complex mechanical maintenance tasks, as well as other duties as required.

Schedule: 4/10 work schedule, Monday through Thursday.

The selected candidate must have the ability to work extended shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed to support operational needs.

The department desires candidates who are self-motivated with strong diagnostic, people and communication skills and able to work in adverse conditions with minimal assistance.

Competitive candidates will possess the following certifications: Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC), Forklift Operation and Plumbing.

Meet the Team!

The mission of the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District is to "protect people and property from flooding through responsible and efficient storm water management." In order to achieve this goal, the District has developed an explicit philosophy to "strive for excellence with integrity; earn respect of the public, other engineering organizations and policy makers; require accountability at all levels; accord respect, recognition and trust to all; maintain open communication at all levels; and effectively implement the District's mission statement."


* Inspect buildings and equipment to identify needed repairs or maintenance.


* Clean HVAC coils and replace filters as necessary.


* Operate and service hot water heating systems; install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems; clean sewer lines.


* Calibrate thermostats and Variable Air Volume (VAV) boxes to ensure proper operation, or coordinate with vendors for calibration.


* Analyze air-conditioning water and maintain chemical balance.


* Perform cubicle and office improvements to support staff expansion, including electrical work, drywall repair, carpentry, and painting.


* Service and maintain electrical and mechanical building systems and equipment; repair doors, gates, locks, and latches; perform electrical upgrades and repairs to District buildings ...