FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Salary
$4,770.13 - $6,713.20 Monthly
Location
Huntington Beach, CA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
0391-0526
Department
Public Works Department
Opening Date
05/07/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
This recruitment will remain open until filled. The first review of applications is scheduled to occur for applications received before 5:00 PM on May 20, 2026. This recruitment may close at any time after that date, once a sufficiently strong candidate pool has been established.
Note: This job description is currently being updated and is under review for final approval.
Here in Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have an outstanding career opportunity available, as were looking for the "right person" to serve as Facilities Maintenance Technician with the Maintenance Operations Division of the Public Works Department.
Public Works Department
The Public Works Department delivers a wide range of services to the public as well as other City departments. The Department is responsible for the planning, construction, operation, and maintenance of City-owned infrastructure. The infrastructure includes buildings, streets, parks, landscaping, flood control, beach facilities, and utilities.
The Position
The Facilities Maintenance Technician performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the maintenance of City buildings and facilities. The ideal candidate has experience troubleshooting and finding solutions to facility/equipment related problems, responding to emergencies in a professional manner, is responsible and dependable, and has the ability to participate in the departments call-out program for after-hours and emergency responses.
Examples of Essential Duties
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Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes:
Education: A high school diploma or equivalent certificate.
Experience: Three (3) years general building maintenance experience.
Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid California Class C drivers license and an acceptable driving record are required at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a City or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program.
Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach City employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.
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Supplemental Information
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
The City of Huntington Beach offers a comprehensive benefit package to Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters (formerly MEA) members, including:
The SALARY RANGE is composed of seven steps. Merit step increases are based on satisfactory performance.
PROMOTIONS within the City are based upon the merit system principles emphasizing individual ability and utilizing competitive examinations.
TWELVE PAID HOLIDAYS provided per year.
GENERAL LEAVE with pay of 176 hours is granted to regular full-time employees. After four years service additional general leave hours are earned, up to 256 hours after fifteen years service.
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PLANS are available for eligible employees to develop their knowledge and abilities.
GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAMS are available to eligible City employees. These programs include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurances.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS are available where employees use pre-tax salary to pay for regular child care, adult dependent care and/or medical expenses.
RETIREMENT BENEFITS are provided by the California Public Employees Retirement System. Every regular employee becomes a member immediately upon employment. Effective January 1, 2013, the Public Employees Pension Reform Act will apply to new members of CalPERS. A new member is defined as a new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after 1/1/13 and has no prior membership in a California public retirement system; is not eligible for reciprocity with another California public retirement system; or is rehired by a different CalPERS employer after a break in service of greater than six (6) months. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA. Employees enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013 are considered classic members.
The benefit formula, final compensation period, and member contribution rate is as represented below:
Classic Miscellaneous Members:
Benefit Formula Miscellaneous 2.5% at age 55
Final Compensation Period 1-year Final Compensation
Member Contribution Rate 9.0% of Reportable Compensation
New Miscellaneous Members under PEPRA:
Benefit Formula Miscellaneous 2% at age 62
Final Compensation Period 3-year Final Compensation
Member Contribution Rate 8.25% of Reportable Compensation (eff. 7/1/23)
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Two voluntary deferred compensation 457 plans are available.
CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.
FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES: Employees will have the option of working a 5/40 or 9/80 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. Employees assigned to the Police Department shall retain the option of working the 4/10 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. In order to maintain service to the public, departmental effectiveness, productivity and/or efficiency, a Department Head may assign an employee a different work schedule that is in compliance with the requirements of FLSA with City Manager approval.
An Agency Shop Agreement exists between the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters (HBMT). As a result, employees in classifications represented by the HBMT are required, no later than 30 days after commencing employment, to either opt out or become a dues paying HBMT member. All dues are collected via payroll deduction and distributed directly to HBMT for processing.
NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.
For a more detailed overview of the benefits, review the Memorandum of Understanding and Side Letters at: MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDINGS Click on the links under "Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters" or "Municipal Employees Association".
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Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent certificate?
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Indicate your level of experience in general building maintenance.
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In the space provided below, describe your experience and duties related to physical plant or building maintenance. Please include places of employment where you received this experience. If you do not possess this type of experience, enter N/A.
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Indicate your level of experience in general building maintenance that includes PLUMBING.
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Indicate your level of experience in general building maintenance that includes HVAC.
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Indicate your level of experience in general building maintenance that includes PAINTING.
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Indicate your level of experience in general building maintenance that includes CARPENTRY.
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Indicate your level of experience in general building maintenance that includes BUILDING AUTOMATION or ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS.
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In the space provided below, briefly describe your recent experience in general building maintenance for each of the following: 1. Plumbing, 2. HVAC, 3. Electrical, 4. Carpentry, 5. Building Automation/Energy Management Systems). If you do not possess experience for any of the categories, enter "N/A".
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In the space provided below, briefly describe your experience troubleshooting and finding solutions to facility/equipment related problems and responding to maintenance emergencies.
(Please include places of employment where you received this experience.) If you do not possess this type of experience, enter "N/A".
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Do you possess a valid California Class C drivers license?
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I understand that this position responds to emergency calls for service on a call-out basis and works outside normal working hours as needed. I am able to participate in the department call-out program.
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Are you a CalPERS Retired Annuitant?
Required Question
Employer City of Huntington Beach
Address 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California, 92648
Phone (714) 536-5492