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Posted: March 12, 2026 (1 day ago)

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General Maintenance Mechanic II

City of Santa Clara

County-Wide Recruitment

Fresh

Location

Salary

$38.46 - $46.45

per hour

Closes

March 28, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves hands-on maintenance and minor repairs on buildings, mechanical systems, electrical equipment, and hospital or office items in a city facility, including tasks like fixing plumbing, HVAC, and tools while responding to service calls.

A good fit would be someone with practical experience in various trades who enjoys troubleshooting problems and working independently or with a team to keep everything running smoothly.

It's ideal for a reliable person comfortable with tools and basic safety protocols in a public service setting.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • One year of experience equivalent to General Maintenance Mechanic I in Santa Clara County
  • Valid California Driver's License and ability to obtain County Driver's Permit
  • Knowledge of semi-skilled mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, HVAC, and related trades
  • Ability to perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and minor repairs using hand and power tools
  • Skills in water treatment for boilers, cooling towers, and HVAC systems
  • Proficiency in using measuring instruments and maintaining records/work orders

Full Job Description

Under general supervision, to perform semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment, buildings, hospital and office furniture and equipment; to perform chemical water treatment; to maintain a tool crib.

Requirements

  • Performs semi-skilled mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, HVAC, roofing and related trades tasks;
  • Performs routine inspection, preventative maintenance, calibration, functional and operational testing of facility systems and equipment;
  • Uses hand and power tools in servicing and making minor repairs to electrically driven machinery, such as air conditioning, laundry equipment, plumbing and electrical equipment;
  • Receives and responds to calls for building/grounds maintenance/repair or equipment alarms;
  • Tests and diagnoses machinery using various measuring instruments such as micrometers, dial indicators, pressure gauges, manometers;
  • Makes minor electrical repairs such as testing circuits for power, replacing fuses and ballasts;
  • Replaces and aligns drive and driven sheaves;
  • Installs and tensions Vee belts;
  • Orders any parts/supplies needed for repairs;
  • Installs or replaces various gaskets, fittings, etc., gas and water lines;
  • Clears plugged drains using hand snakes;
  • Maintains and installs bearings;
  • Detects and corrects bearing problems;
  • Performs basic water treatment for boilers, cooling towers, chilled and hot water closed loops;
  • Cleans cooling towers and services water softeners;
  • Operates water treatment equipment, and tests for/maintains proper chemical levels in HVAC systems (cooling towers, hot, cold and condenser loops);
  • Services or repairs automatic door mechanisms and hydraulic doors;
  • Repairs or replaces worn or broken door parts using hand tools;
  • Lubricates machinery;
  • Performs minor welding;
  • Installs and repairs pumps;
  • Maintains and performs minor repairs to emergency power generators;
  • Repairs wheel chairs, beds, scales and similar hospital equipment;
  • Repairs office furniture and equipment;
  • Repairs lawn mowers and other garden equipment;
  • Makes minor repairs on pneumatic tube systems and carriers;
  • May perform rough plastering or cementing;
  • Cleans and repairs tools;
  • Assists in ordering tools and safety equipment;
  • Issues tools from the tool crib;
  • Assists in the training of less experienced workers;
  • May drive trucks, tractors, scissor lifts, bucket trucks, forklifts and aerial lift platforms;
  • Keeps simple records, and prepares simples reports;
  • Completes and inputs work orders in a timely manner;
  • Uses information system software and equipment, including computers, printers, Personal Digital Assistants (PDA), telephones, fax machines and copiers;
  • Receives and responds to emergency equipment failures or emergency alarms;
  • May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;
  • Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

Sufficient training and experience in general maintenance mechanical and electrical repair work to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge and abilities:
Training and Experience Note: The knowledge and abilities required to perform this function are attained through possession of a high school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of experience equivalent to a General Maintenance Mechanic I in Santa Clara County. 
Possession of a valid California Driver's License prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County Driver's Permit.
Knowledge of:
  • Common tools and equipment used in carpentry, painting, electrical service, plumbing and related activities;
  • Safety practices appropriate to the equipment and procedures to perform the assigned maintenance work;
  • A wide variety of operating and mechanical principles;
  • Occupational hazards and safety precautions;
  • Record keeping practices;
  • Basic computer operation, such as email, internet navigation, and document filing/retrieval.
Ability to:
  • Independently perform the tasks described above;
  • Make repairs in emergency situations;
  • Follow oral and written directions;
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
  • Use County equipment safely and in compliance with safety limits and standards;
  • Apply basic measurements and mathematical concepts in line of work;
  • Keep simple records and prepare simple reports of work accomplished.
Skill in:
The use and maintenance of hand and power tools used in general maintenance and repair work.
Special Requirements:
  • Ascend and descend ladders that are over six feet tall with tools and equipment where the ladder has a weight limitation of 350 pounds;
  • Safely move and lift objects that weigh up to 50 pounds;
  • Work in small, confined, and similar spaces;
  • Perform manual tasks as necessary;
  • Work on weekends, holidays and at odd or irregular hours.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/13/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-santaclara-5255396