Support Services Technician (Thousand Palms)

Support Services Technician (SST)

The County of Riverside's Animal Services Department has an opportunity for a Support Services Technician (SST) who will be assigned to the Facility Services Operations division in Thousand Palms. Competitive candidates will have extensive experience interacting with vendors; professional hands-on experience with walk behind machines designed to strip different types of floor coatings on a variety of floors and dual tank floor/carpet cleaning; experience with managing the flow of assets into and out of warehouse inventory and proficiency utilizing a forklift. Those with specialized trade skillsets such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and mechanical are highly desired. In addition candidates with the ability to coordinate supply runs, transport and distribute emergency resources, assist with the setup and breakdown of emergency response equipment, and construct temporary animal housing or shelter facilities during emergency situations are highly desired.

Work schedule: 5/40 schedule. Schedule is subject to change based on the department's staffing needs.

The Riverside County Department of Animal Services has a vision for promoting an environment of responsible pet ownership through progressive animal welfare initiatives, community outreach, and humane education in a culture of compassion, creativity, and integrity. The Department of Animal Services operates four shelters located in Blythe, Jurupa Valley, San Jacinto and Thousand Palms.

Examples Of Essential Duties

Monitors County buildings and equipment and identifies needed repairs or maintenance. Performs routine cleaning of vents and air ducts. Perform minor repairs that only require limited tradesman knowledge. Monitor, and analyses building equipment and a variety of electrical and mechanical appliances; prepare work orders for repairs as necessary; enter and close out work orders. Services and repairs doors, gate locks, and latches. Moves and secures furniture and equipment. Determines supplies needs, and prepares orders. Performs minor painting tasks using a brush or roller. Perform minor electrical repairs such as changing of light bulbs, replacing wall receptacles, changes brushes on custodial equipment, etc. Hangs pictures, bulletin boards, placards, signs, etc. as necessary. Receives, loads, and unloads supplies, materials and equipment from vendor trucks; operates forklift to move pallets; inspects for damage and quantity received against requisitions, invoices, or freight bills. May be required to handle courier routes, inventorying supply and carts to par level, deliver and receive mail, financial paperwork, lab samples, and biohazard mails. Stores stock in accordance with established storing system; keeps storeroom in orderly and clean condition; packages items to be shipped; fills requisitions and assembles for delivery; notes and reports to supervisors items that are low in stock. Assembles equipment such as desks, chairs, bookcases, etc. May provide maintenance and support to the Department pager system. May ensure telephones are cleared and operations, prepares work and repair orders. May oversee the installations, testing, manufacturers' authorized routine repair and operational requirements of radio transmitters and receivers; phones, pagers. Monitors cell phone bills and makes recommendation for service changes as necessary. Maintains logs and database of supply inventory, equipment, vehicle mileage/maintenance, cellular phones/pagers, purchase orders, etc. Ensures vehicles are cleaned, properly maintained and properly supplied. May perform minor vehicle maintenance as required; contact vendors when vehicle servicing is required. May monitor facility safety and coordinate with the Safety Division to ensure compliance with County and State regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Three to four years of experience in building maintenance and minor repair work. Basic techniques of receiving, storing, and issuing supplies and materials; basic techniques involved in inventory control. Knowledge of : Basic techniques of receiving, storing, and issuing supplies and materials; basic techniques involved in inventory control. Fill requests from written purchase orders; keep records of receipts and delivery of supplies and materials; make basic arithmetical computations; learn the terminology of parts and supplies associated with the storeroom or warehouse assigned. Ability to: Perform semi-skilled minor maintenance work in the following areas: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, building plant operations; and minor vehicle maintenance; read and write English at the level necessary for successful job performance; read, interpret, and work from plans, drawings, and specifications; keep records; follow oral and written directions. Other Requirements: License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License, the incumbent will be required to drive to and from different facilities daily to support departmental needs; a Class B Driver License may be required, depending upon assignment. Physical requirements: The ability to lift, carry, and move furniture, dog crates of various sizes, deliver dog food, bags of litter, push, or pull itemssuch as a dual-tank floor/carpet cleaning machine or a bale (which can vary significantly in weight)with or without reasonable accommodation.