Facilities Maintenance Technician

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Monte Vista Water District, a county water district formed in 1927, located in western San Bernardino County, provides retail and wholesale water services to a population of over 141,000 in the communities of Montclair, Chino Hills, and portions of Chino. The District presently has approximately 12,000 metered retail connections that serve residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, landscape irrigation, and agricultural uses.

The District is dedicated to quality, service and innovation to its communities and employees. Our mission statement guides our decisions and actions to reflect our commitment to provide high quality water service while ensuring fiscal responsibility, ethical conduct, and environmental stewardship. We are proud to have 38 employees that exemplify our core values and provide outstanding service.

POSITION

This is a single-position class that is specialized in building trades, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical work. Incumbents are responsible for performing maintenance and alterations on District buildings and facilities, HVAC, vehicles, and other electrical and mechanical systems; identifying and evaluating construction-related problems; and performing installation and repairs at all District facilities. Incumbents in this class administer various facilities maintenance contracts related to landscaping, facilities maintenance, and janitorial services.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Troubleshoots and performs maintenance and alterations on District buildings and facilities, electrical systems, HVAC systems, plumbing lines, including lighting, doors, windows, paint, woodwork, landscapes, etc.; identifies and evaluates construction-related problems; repairs and/or renovates structures.
• Performs a variety of carpentry and building maintenance tasks for District facilities; reads prints; assists in creating specifications and job standards for small contracts; prepares cost estimates for new construction; monitors contractor work.
• Performs and schedules preventive maintenance on facilities such as installing locks, lights, motors, filtration systems, air conditioning systems, and ventilation systems.
• Researches and initiates purchase requisitions for materials and contract services; obtains estimates for required services and materials as directed; evaluates vendors.
• Performs or schedules preventive maintenance work on District vehicles; keeps fleet maintenance records to include dates of service, repairs made, parts used, and recommended future services.
• Performs 90-day truck inspections as required by law; participates in evaluating vehicles due for replacement and the selection of replacement vehicles.
• Coordinates work of contractors for the best utilization of available staff and resources; examines work areas to review work in progress, evaluates the quality of work, and resolves issues; inspects work upon completion.
• Assists in conducting periodic hazard assessments of District facilities; participates in the Safety and Risk Committee.
• Responds to emergency situations as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

•  A high school diploma or satisfactory equivalent.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience involving general facilities maintenance, preventative maintenance or project management, all of which include the oversight of contract services.
• Experience with the public agency bidding process is highly desired.
• Technical or apprenticeship training desirable.

 LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

•  Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.

At least one of the following certifications is required:

• Possession of a Section 608 Technician Type II Certificate approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for refrigerant recovery.
• Building Operator Certification issued by the Northwest Energy Efficiency Council.
• Qualified Applicators License (QAL) issued by the State of California Department of Pesticides Regulation

 APPLICATIONS

A District application is required and can be completed here, or can be obtained in person at our business address: Monte Vista Water District, 10575 Central Avenue, Montclair, CA 91763. A full job description is available here and at the District office. 

ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

MVWD does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application, testing, or interview process, please notify Human Resources immediately. MVWD is an equal opportunity employer.

Application deadline: Open until filled. First review of applications will be conducted on March 9, 2026 at 5:00pm.