Utility Engineer (Internal Only)
Oakland, CA - USA
Job Summary
- Class Purpose
Under supervision the Utility Engineer performs semi-skilled work in maintaining and repairing building related fixtures. This class differs from Stationary Engineer in skill level with the latter performing more difficult duties requiring journey level skills. Incumbents of this class perform semi-skilled work involving minor repair and maintenance of building systems including plumbing electrical fixtures carpentry door and window hardware painting plus pool operation and cleaning responsibilities.
- Examples of Duties
Examples of duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Assembles and repairs furniture.
- Performs minor carpentry.
- Removes and installs window glass.
- Prepares and paints surfaces.
- Applies finishing to various surfaces.
- Performs minor door hardware repairs.
- Performs minor emergency repairs/adjustments to mechanical equipment such as replacing broken pipes cleaning plugged drains and replacing faucets washers and gaskets.
- Addresses minor electrical problems and reports findings to supervisor.
- Maintains chemical balance of water in swimming pool.
- Assists the Stationary Engineer in performing maintenance work as required.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
- Minimum Qualifications
- One (1) year of experience in semi-skilled building maintenance or related work;
- Must have a current valid California Department of Motor Vehicles Drivers License and be insurable under Peralta Community College Districts current automobile insurance policy.
- Understanding of sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural and disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
- Possession of or ability to obtain current Certified Pool Operators License.
- Possession of any or all of the following certificates:
- Blood Borne Pathogen Training Certificate.
- Lead Paint Awareness Certificate.
Knowledge of:- Applicable laws regulating the safe operating and repair practices for building mechanical systems including building codes construction standards environmental agency requirements and life safety standards.
- Basic operations tools and terms used in building operations and maintenance.
- Work efficiently under pressure.
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Respond to emergency callbacks on matters affecting maintenance and safety.
- Perform a wide variety of building maintenance tasks.
- Support and complement the educational mission of the District.
- Follow recommended procedures and techniques to safely perform duties.
- Keep abreast of current technologies in areas of assignment.
- Supplemental Information
Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written performance and oral exams to evaluate the applicants skills training and experience for the position.
The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate See Resume.
Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education certification and/or license to each position for which they apply.
The following documents are required for this position:
- Resume
- ValidCalifornia Department of Motor Vehicles Drivers License
- List of three references
Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process.
Please note the Districts preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application and check your e-mail frequently including your spam and junk folders.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and may be required to pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination including a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification. New employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization. For questions regarding this recruitment please contact Amrit Kaur at
Required Experience:
IC