Facilities Maintenance Technician at Orange County Department of Education
About the Employer
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE’s vision is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations. Register for our upcoming job fair on March 31, 2026 here: https://bit.ly/4sJutD9
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Facility Planning and Maintenance and Operations Department provides facility planning, project management, and maintenance/operations support for facilities owned and/or occupied by the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE), including Special Schools and Alternative Education, located at over 76 sites throughout Orange County. OCDE is currently seeking a reliable professional to serve as our Facilities Maintenance Technician. This individual will be responsible for a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties in the maintenance and repair of OCDE administrative offices, school sites and associated equipment. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. The current position has a variable working schedule Tuesday through Saturday, with 8-hour shifts occurring between 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education, Training, and Experience: A typical way of obtaining the knowledge and abilities: Three (3) years of semi-skilled to skilled facilities maintenance, repair and or construction experience. Graduation from high school or high school equivalency test. Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: A valid California Class C driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under OCDE's vehicle insurance policy is required for certain assignments.
There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Describe your electrical experience as it relates to this position. 2. Describe you experience installing, repairing and unclogging water and sewer lines, vales, toilets, drinking fountains, and other fixtures. 3. Describe your experience in the field of carpentry. Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education, Training, and Experience: A typical way of obtaining the knowledge and abilities: Three (3) years of semi-skilled to skilled facilities maintenance, repair and or construction experience. Graduation from high school or high school equivalency test. Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: A valid California Class C driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under OCDE's vehicle insurance policy is required for certain assignments.
There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Describe your electrical experience as it relates to this position. 2. Describe you experience installing, repairing and unclogging water and sewer lines, vales, toilets, drinking fountains, and other fixtures. 3. Describe your experience in the field of carpentry. Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Application Deadline
1/31/2023 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
12/6/2022
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Add'l Salary Info
Classified: $4,443.00 - $5,824.00 monthly. Placement based on education and years of experience.
Length of Work Year
12 Months, 14 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days)
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
We provide a safe, caring, courteous, and professional environment that fosters collaborative work and individual development for employees. OCDE offers generous, comprehensive, tax-free insurance benefits options to full-time members of the staff. Benefits may be prorated for employees working fewer than 12 months per year or less than full-time. Benefits packages include medical, dental, and vision care insurance for employees and their eligible dependents, and life insurance for employees.