Facilities Maintenance Mechanic 1

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Facilities Maintenance Mechanic I (FLEX)Open Date: 11/12/26Close Date: 12/03/26Salary: $34.70 per hourJob Type: RegularLocation: River Mountains Water Treatment Facility, 1299 Burkholder Blvd., HendersonFor any questions regarding this announcement, please contact LVVWD Recruitment at [email protected] DEADLINE: The first 100 applications submitted ON or BEFORE 11:59pm, Wednesday, December 2nd, 2026, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.

This position is a flex position. Candidates will be hired in at a level I, with a starting salary of $34.70 hourly. After a 6-24-month period, the selected candidate will be evaluated to determine if they meet the criteria to flex to a level II, with a starting salary of $38.22 hourly.

Hours of Work: 4/10’s, 6 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., M-Th

The ideal candidate would demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and evaporative coolers as well as industrial facilities and the ability to perform preventive and predictive maintenance tasks; proficient in building EMS systems (e.g., Webcontrol); possess organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills necessary to manage workload efficiently and work independently as well as in a team; and have basic computer skills.

INTRODUCTION: Human Resources will screen applications and supplemental questionnaires. Candidates possessing the strongest skills and experience for this position will be forwarded to the hiring department for further evaluation and to determine who will be invited to the formal interview process. The candidate hired will be required to pass a drug screening, background check, and may be required to pass a job-related physical evaluation.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of building trades tasks in the construction, alteration, maintenance and repair of District buildings and facilities; and performs related duties as assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The level and scope of the knowledge and abilities listed below vary according to the I versus II levels distinguished above.

Knowledge of:

Principles, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in rough and finish carpentry, cabinetry and wood finishing; principles, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the construction and/or mechanical electrical trades; shop mathematics; principles and techniques of water and wastewater supply and drainage plumbing using galvanized, copper, and PVC pipe, including HVAC maintenance; methods and materials used in concrete work, surface patching, and brick and masonry repair; surface preparation and application of paints appro­priate to different internal and external surfaces; operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand, power and shop tools and equipment common to the fields of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry and related building trades; safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.

Ability to:

Operate and maintain specialized tools used in HVAC, electrical, carpentry, plumbing and related building trades; measure and calculate angles, lengths and volumes; design, lay out and prepare sketches for building and related construction jobs; understand and follow oral and written instructions; estimate necessary materials and equipment to complete assignments; exercise independent judgment and initiative without close supervision; prepare basic records and reports; read and interpret manuals, specifications, drawings and blueprints; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work.

Training and Experience:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is:

Facilities Maintenance Mechanic I – Two years of skilled journey-level experience in one of the building trades.

A Facilities Maintenance Mechanic I may be considered for advancement to Facilities Main­tenance Mechanic II after demonstrating proficiency to perform the full range of duties of the latter class. Proficiency criteria and the process for demonstrating performance at the levels established in the criteria are established jointly by hiring authorities and the Director, Human Resources and are described in a separate document.

Typically, a Facilities Maintenance Mechanic I is expected to be capable of meeting the proficiency criteria within a 6–24 month period, depending on an individual’s prior experience and progression in performing the full range of Facilities Maintenance Mechanic II duties as described in the established performance criteria.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

A valid Nevada driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s Vehicle Insurance Policy.

Some positions may require a Nevada commercial driver’s license, Class A, or the ability to obtain one within six months of date of hire.

EPA Freon Recovery and Reclamation Certification.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use shop math; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with constant interruptions; and interact with District staff, other organizations and the public.