Building Equipment Maintenance Worker

BUILDING EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE WORKER

Recruitment #26-9665-01 Date Opened 6/8/2026 12:00:00 AM Filing Deadline 6/25/2026 5:00:00 PM Salary $52.14 - $54.94/hour; $108,451.20 - $114,275.20/year Employment Type Permanent Full-Time Employment HR Analyst Maria Tabora Department General Services Agency Work Location Dublin San Leandro Additional Forms Certificate Type of Recruitment New, open, assembled

INTRODUCTION THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION.

The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing.

APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE. DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY

Alameda County General Services Agency (GSA) delivers a host of logistical support services to County agencies and partners from maintenance of facilities and County fleet to energy and environmental management services, capital project management, procurement services, and clean commute and recycling programs. The GSA Community strives not only to provide these services but to also facilitate collaborative and innovative approaches in its efforts. While the GSA Community largely focuses on support services for Alameda County departments and other public agencies, the work has a direct impact on the communities. GSA builds structures such as libraries and youth centers that transform communities, provides opportunities for local businesses, and works towards ensuring that County work practices minimize negative impacts to the environment. GSA employees take great pride in their work and strive to provide the highest-quality service. For more information about the agency, please visit: County of Alameda, General Services Agency.

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, to do semi-skilled preventive and corrective maintenance and repair work on equipment in County buildings, and to do related work as required. For more detailed information about the classification, please click the following: Building Equipment Maintenance Worker (#9665).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER I

The equivalent of two years in the class of Building Maintenance Laborer in the Alameda County classified service (non-classified includes District Attorney's Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts) assisting Stationary Engineers, Building Equipment Maintenance Workers, Electricians or Plumbers in the maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment.

OR II:

Experience:

The equivalent of two years of recent, full-time paid experience in the maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment.

License:

Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

Certificate:

Must possess a class I and II CFC (Chloro-Fluoro-Carbon) Certificate, mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency for technicians servicing all types of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.

Physical Characteristics:

May require heavy lifting, working from ladders or scaffolding, and working in confined areas.

Special Requirements:

Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance from Alameda County Sheriff's Office.

NOTE:

The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

Knowledge of:

Common tools, materials, equipment and methods used in repair work in the plumbing trade and in electrical, heating, ventilating and refrigeration equipment maintenance and repair. General knowledge of electrical systems, plumbing, and basic welding techniques.

Ability to:

Diagnose and repair problems with pumps. Repair HVAC equipment. Perform welding and other general machine shop work. Perform boiler, condensate, and cooling tower water testing. Fabricate, using materials such as sheet metal, round stock, angle and flat iron, pipe, expanded metal, screen, etc. Use a variety of basic hand tools; e.g., wrenches, screwdrivers, drills, grinders, pliers, test equipment, sheet metal, metal fabricating tools and other machine shop equipment. Follow general and detailed verbal and written instructions. Establish and maintain cooperative working relations with employees and the general public. Supervise and/or instruct inmates and/or other maintenance personnel as required.

EXAMINATION COMPONENTS THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS

A review of applicants' applications and supplemental questionnaire responses to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. A performance examination which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score.