Fleet, Building and Equipment Maintenance Coordinator
Updated: June 21
Garden Grove
83.2
17mi
Job Abstract
Job post may close sooner if sufficient applicant pool is received - - Welcome to Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District’s application process! We are dedicated to serving, educating, and protecting Orange County against vectors and vector-borne illnesses in a positive, professional work environment. Are you a team player looking to join a team of proactive public health professionals? If so, APPLY for our Fleet, Building & Equipment Maintenance Coordinator position today! We have on... more details
Description
**Job post may close sooner if sufficient applicant pool is received**
Welcome to Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District’s application process! We are dedicated to serving, educating, and protecting Orange County against vectors and vector-borne illnesses in a positive, professional work environment. Are you a team player looking to join a team of proactive public health professionals? If so, APPLY for our Fleet, Building & Equipment Maintenance Coordinator position today! We have one position open and will hire based on the candidate's experience and qualifications.
Please note interviews will be held in the first weeks of July, those invited will receive details via email.
Salary Range:
Fleet, Building and Equipment Maintenance Coordinator
$3,298.40 - $4,097.60/ biweekly
To apply for this position, an application must be completed on the link through the District’s website at www.ocvector.org/employment or at www.GovernmentJobs.com. Further instructions are listed in the Supplemental Information section of this job posting.
(POSITION IS PENDING BOARD APPROVAL)
Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. Be an essential part of public health and make a difference in the community. Join a team that believes in its staff and provides a safe and fun working environment.
The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District is committed to achieving its mission in a professional and safe manner based upon a foundation of education, communication, collaboration, innovation, and proactive efforts.
ABOUT THE AGENCY The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (the District) is an independent special district dedicated to protecting public health by controlling rats, flies, mosquitoes, Red Imported Fire Ants, and other vector related problems. The operation of the District is overseen by a District Manager and Board of Trustees comprised of 35 members, each appointed by their city of residence (34) with one member representing the County. The District has a full-time staff of 69 employees and a seasonal staff of approximately 70 employees that assist in the day-to-day operations.
DEFINITION Under direction, plans and provides for operation, maintenance, service and repair of District vehicles, special equipment, building facilities and grounds;; prepares and administers the section budget; develops, maintains, repairs, designs, and fabricates a variety of tools and equipment used for mosquito control and surveillance activities; oversees and coordinates work with outside vendors and contractors; oversees procurement of fleet vehicles and District equipment, provides technical assistance and training to lower-level staff; performs related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direction from the Director of Operations. Exercises technical and functional direction over and provides training to lower-level staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS This is the advanced-level classification in the Fleet, Building and Equipment Maintenance series responsible for performing the most complex work assigned to the series. Incumbents regularly work on tasks which are varied and complex, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgment. Positions in the classification rely on experience and judgment to perform assigned duties and ensure efficient and effective servicing function of the assigned program area. Incumbents are responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating work of staff and for providing technical support to management in a variety of areas. Work is typically reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements.
Essential Functions
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only) Job functions and performance are subject to provisions contained within the Personnel and Salary Resolution and Memorandum of Understanding applicable to the specified job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Schedules and performs servicing, preventive maintenance, inspection, diagnostic troubleshooting, and repairs on a variety of District owned vehicles, equipment and facilities.
Performs vehicle repairs including major tune-ups, minor engine overhauls, brake and tire repairs.
Conducts diagnostic troubleshooting of faulty equipment, locates and corrects malfunction by disassembly, adjustment, repair and overhaul for replacement of defective systems.
Makes emergency field repairs as required; determines need for and arranges repair work to be done by outside vendors when work in District facilities is not feasible.
Modifies, develops, designs and fabricates specialized equipment for the District; performs light welding and fabrication of parts such as tanks, brackets, mountings, tubing and nozzles; modifies commercial spraying equipment to District requirements; calibrates air systems in accordance with existing regulations and safety standards; installs equipment on vehicles.
Inspects and diagnoses more complex problems with vehicles and specialized spray equipment as reported by field and/or shop personnel; inspects work in progress and repair activities to assure completion and compliance with standard operating procedures and practices.
Maintains service records, fuel and operational materials supply, parts, and shop equipment inventory; keeps records of supplies issued and received; requisitions items as required; receives, inspects and stores delivered materials; issues and controls pesticide inventory.
Prepares summary reports of maintenance activities; submits equipment and maintenance supply requirements for annual fiscal year budget; develops and recommends specifications for equipment and facilities to meet District requirements.
Provides work leadership to assigned staff; assigns tasks, provides on-the-job training and instructs in proper procedures and methods; reviews work for adequacy and completeness.
Attends training courses offered by automotive vendors to learn new repair methods and maintenance procedures; presents information received at training classes, to assigned staff in maintenance shop.
Coordinates with Director regarding special projects concerning facility upgrades or repairs.
Coordinates issuance and management of fuel cards for District staff and toll road transponders for select field employees/vehicles.
Keeps tools, shop equipment, and facilities in an orderly and safe condition; properly handles and disposes of waste chemicals and motor oil.
Plans, organizes, assigns, prioritizes, reviews, and participates in a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of pesticide application equipment, facilities, grounds, and other District equipment.
Participates in annual budget preparation; identifies resource needs; prepares detailed cost estimates with appropriate justifications; monitors expenditures; estimates equipment and materials needed for repair projects and/or projects to be outsourced; procures materials, supplies, parts, equipment, and tools.
Oversees the District’s fleet management program including acquisition, utilization, outsourcing repairs, servicing, and maintenance, and replacement of vehicles; reviews data; reviews costs of maintaining existing vehicles compared against the cost of purchasing new vehicles.
Inspects and ensures compliance with facility maintenance performance goals and budget; inspects work in progress and reviews completed work for quantity and quality of workmanship of outside contractors.
Develops requests for proposals for capital improvement projects, landscape maintenance services, janitorial services, HVAC service, building alarms, plumbing, electrical, facility improvements, fleet maintenance, and large vehicle purchases; prepares scope of work and any technical specifications; searches for potential vendors; evaluates proposals, checks references, and recommends award; oversees vendors and contractors for projects from inception to completion; administers contracts to ensure compliance with District specifications and service quality.
Uses a variety of vehicles, tools, and equipment including trucks, forklifts, hand tools, and power tools; oversees and ensures the proper use, care, and maintenance of tools, supplies, and equipment; maintains inventory of equipment, materials, and supplies.
Develops and maintains Standard Operating Procedures for fleet vehicle maintenance, building maintenance and custodial standards.
Coordinates in maintenance and repair of District owned facilities.
Observes and complies with all District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualification Guidelines
QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of:
Principles of providing functional direction and training.
Methods, techniques, parts, tools, and materials used in the overhaul, maintenance, and repair of gasoline, hybrid and electric vehicles, including automatic and manual transmissions, brakes, suspension and steering systems.
Operational characteristics of a diverse range of systems and components in light and heavy vehicles and equipment.
Methods and techniques of using specialized light and heavy vehicles and equipment diagnostic tools.
Operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand, power and shop tools, and equipment common to the field.
Thorough knowledge of lubrication systems, including oils and greases used in servicing and maintaining vehicles and equipment.
Methods, techniques, tools, and equipment used to adjust vehicles and equipment.
Methods and techniques of safely handling chemicals and other hazardous materials used in District operations.
Methods and techniques used to calibrate and/or repair small engines, blowers, pumping systems and chemical application equipment such as sprayers and other related items.
Practices and procedures of shop and field welding including the operation of oxyacetylene and electric arc welding equipment; welding properties of various metals and alloys.
Principles, methods, materials, tools, and equipment related to the routine maintenance, repair, inspection, and alternation of building facilities and related equipment.
Principles of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting, electrical, plumbing, security, grounds maintenance, and building systems.
Construction principles, methods, materials, tools, and equipment in multiple trades areas such as carpentry, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.
District and OSHA safety, rules, regulations, and protocols.
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
Record-keeping principles and procedures.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and district staff.
The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
Ability to:
Plan, organize, and coordinate the work of assigned staff.
Effectively provide staff leadership and work direction.
Prepare and implement training programs.
Independently diagnose and repair a wide range of complex mechanical problems in both light and heavy-duty vehicles.
Operate and maintain a wide variety of hand, power and shop tools, and equipment used in the work.
Estimate necessary materials and equipment to complete assignments.
Prepare records and basic reports.
Read and interpret manuals, specifications, and drawings.
Fabricate and repair a wide variety of metal parts, equipment, and tools.
Maintain logs and records.
Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented by specialized training in automotive technology, automotive mechanics, or a related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of light and heavy vehicles and construction equipment. Two (2) years of supervisory experience is desirable. Experience in facilities maintenance, construction principles, and a general knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and other trades is also desirable. Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of, a valid California driver’s license by time of appointment.
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Certification in either Automotive or Heavy Truck repair is desirable.
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications in the field for which the incumbent does not possess a Master Certification is desirable.
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must possess mobility to work in a shop environment and in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; frequently reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, grasp and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle; and vision to inspect and operate equipment. Finger dexterity is needed to operate and repair tools and equipment. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 70 pounds or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
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