Maintenance Specialist- Facilities

DESCRIPTION

The full salary range for this position is as follows:$36.50 to $46.60. Expected hiring range is as follows: $36.50 to $40.25.

To perform skilled and complex maintenance and repair work in a variety of specialties, as assigned, including landscape, parks, facilities, parkways, fleet, assessment districts, streets, community preservation, traffic and other areas.

This position is for the Facilities Section of Public Works Maintenance.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is the advanced journey-level classification allocated to the Department of Public Works, Maintenance Division. Incumbents perform a broad range of complex trades work and may lead a small group of staff on a project basis. This classification is not part of a flexibly staffed series.

This classification is distinguished from Senior Maintenance Specialist in that the latter classification is at the working supervisory level responsible for organizing, assigning, training, and monitoring work of subordinate staff.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

The Maintenance Specialist receives general supervision from the assigned Facilities Superintendent and Senior Maintenance Specialist.

This position may exercise technical and/or functional supervision over maintenance staff as appropriate.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essential and other important responsibilities and functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, and general facility infrastructure.
• Diagnose maintenance issues, determine appropriate corrective action, and complete repairs safely and efficiently with minimal disruption to operations.
• Conduct interior and exterior building maintenance including wall repair, patching, painting, door and hardware adjustments, flooring repairs, and minor carpentry.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of facilities through general cleaning tasks, equipment upkeep, and response to spills or unsanitary conditions as needed.
• Complete work orders, inspections, and maintenance records accurately using paper or electronic systems.
• Follow all safety procedures, codes, and regulations, including proper use of tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and building occupants regarding work status, access needs, and observed facility concerns.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including responding to emergency maintenance situations and supporting special projects or unforeseen facility needs.
• Perform related work, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Practices and techniques relate to skilled maintenance in area of assignment.
• Electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic tools and accepted safety standards related to the area of assignment.
• Concrete and asphalt installation techniques.
• Basic principles of supervision and training.
• Concrete and asphalt installation techniques.
• Practices and techniques related to skilled building maintenance and repair including HVAC and lighting and plumbing systems.
• Electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic tools and accepted safety standards related to building maintenance and repair.
• Lighting and plumbing systems.

Ability to:

• Perform skilled maintenance and repair work in a variety of specialties, as assigned, including buildings, and related facilities.
• Understand operations and observe safety rules, and diagnose, analyze, and resolve problems with equipment.
• Identify and locate equipment in an accurate and timely manner.
• Interpret work orders in an accurate and complete manner.
• Operate and use specialized equipment and tools related to the area of assignment.
• Drive and operate vehicle/equipment within assigned area.
• Work independently.
• Work effectively in traffic safety related situations, when necessary.
• Follow verbal and written instructions and directions in an independent manner.
• Make independent decisions and know when to ask for assistance.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on the tools, equipment, and vehicles used in the work; and refer specialized work, as required.
• Plan, schedule, supervise, and review work performed by other staff; provide training to staff, including explaining jobs and assignments to others.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including co-workers, City employees from other divisions or departments, and members of the public.
• Demonstrate principles of good customer service.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:

Equivalent to a high school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience in performing skilled work in a specialized trade with an agency, company, or organization

Five (5) years of experience performing advanced journey-level maintenance and/or facilities maintenance.

Licenses/Certifications/Other Requirements:

• Possession of a Class C California driver's license by the time of appointment and legally required vehicle insurance and the ability to be insured with the City's insurance carrier required. Failure to maintain these qualifications could lead to termination.

• May be required to obtain a California Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certificate to charge or recover refrigerant liquids.
• Incumbents must be available for on-call and stand-by duty and respond to after-hours emergencies

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Demands:

Mobility: frequent use of a keyboard; frequent and intermittent sitting for long periods of time; climbing, bending twisting, and squatting when installing equipment.

Lifting: frequently lifting, carrying and pushing tools, equipment, and supplies weighing 10 to 50 pounds or more.

Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision.

Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching.

Working Environment:

Incumbents in this class work within indoor and outdoor environments. When assigned to work outdoors, incumbents are exposed to all weather conditions including wet, hot and cold. Incumbents may be exposed to slippery surfaces. Incumbents may use chemicals, which may involve exposure to fumes. Incumbents are exposed to gas fumes, exhaust, dirt, dust, and other contaminants. Incumbents may be required to wear personal protective equipment during the course of performing work.

The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to climb ladders, use power and noise producing tools and equipment, drive motorized vehicles and heavy equipment, and work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions.

Revised: November 2025

FLSA: Overtime Eligible

The City of Palmdale is noted for its highly skilled workforce, with a large concentration of aerospace firms located at Air Force Plant 42 and nearby Edwards Air Force Base. Its family-oriented and culturally enhancing venues, such as the Palmdale Playhouse, DryTown Water Park and Palmdale Amphitheater, make Palmdale "a place to call home."

Palmdale is located approximately one hour north of Los Angeles off the Antelope Valley Freeway (SR-14). It encompasses 106.6 square miles and has a population of approximately 165,450. The City is served by several school districts and has a growing retail and commercial base. For more information, visit www.CityOfPalmdaleCA.gov.

BUSINESS HOURS: Normal operating hours are from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday - Thursday. CLOSED on Friday.

UNION: The Teamsters Local 911 represents certain positions in the City's Public Works Maintenance division.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

APPLICATION MATERIALS must be submitted by the closing date listed in the job bulletin. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of a City online application.

RESIDENCE within the City is not required.

AN ELIGIBILITY LIST of the most qualified applicants will be compiled based on the results of the selection process. The list will remain in place for a period to be determined by Human Resources.

The benefits listed here apply to full-time and benefited part-time positions, not to unbenefited part-time employees unless described.

A PROBATION PERIOD of six months minimum applies to initial employment with the City.

VACATION, HOLIDAYS AND LEAVE: The City provides 15 paid holidays per year and 80 hours vacation (years one through four) with a maximum accrual of 240 hours (160 hours for benefited part-time employees). Administrative employees accrue 80 hours of administrative leave per year with a maximum accrual of 240 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Employees accrue 96 hours per year with a maximum accrual of 800 hours (400 hours for benefited part-time employees). Unbenefited part-time employees receive 28 hours of paid sick leave per fiscal year.

RETIREMENT: The City is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Full-time and benefited part-time employees will be enrolled in either the New Member or Classic plan, as defined by CalPERS. New Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 62 formula and pay the full 7.75% employee contribution. Classic Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 60 formula and pay the full 7% employee contribution.

All other part-time employees are covered under the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS).

WELLNESS PROGRAM: The program includes gym membership discounts, healthy eating programs, exercise classes & other programs.

DIRECT DEPOSIT: Direct Deposit is mandatory for all new employees.

CREDIT UNION: F&A Federal Credit Union & Logix Federal Credit Union (formerly Lockheed) are available options.

INSURANCE: The City offers group health, dental/vision, long term and short term disability, and a $50,000 life insurance policy for full-time employees. The City contributes towards the employee's health insurance.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The City participates in the ICMA-RC Deferred Compensation Plan, which enables benefited part-time and full-time employees to contribute on a tax deferred basis.

OVERTIME COMPENSATION: Overtime is accrued at time-and-a-half for eligible employees for time physically worked in excess of the regular 40-hour work week.

PART-TIME EMPLOYEES: Unbenefited part-time employees are reviewed for merit salary advancement but are not eligible for any other benefits listed. Benefited part-time employees are eligible for CalPERS retirement, sick leave, holidays, and vacation on a prorated basis.

MILEAGE PAY: Any employee may be reimbursed for work related mileage at 54 cents per mile when assigned to use their private vehicle on City business.

SOCIAL SECURITY: The City does not participate in Social Security and does not deduct Social Security payments from any employee's salary. The City deducts 1.45% of salary for Medicare and makes a 1.45% matching contribution.

*Benefits can change at any time.

Closing Date/Time: 3/9/2026 1:00 PM Pacific

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