Salary : $120,000.00 - $138,912.00 Annually
Location : Oakland, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-088
Department: Water Operations Dept
Opening Date: 07/13/2026
Closing Date: 7/24/2026 4:30 PM Pacific
The Position The Facility Specialist II performs a variety of inspection, maintenance, and repair work on building systems, machinery, and equipment in East Bay Municipal Utility District's (EBMUD's) high-rise administrative building and other facilities; serves as a specialist in one or more specific building support systems such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), electrical, plumbing, mechanical, security; and leads the work of EBMUD or contract forces in facility equipment installation, replacement, or repair projects.
Typical duties include:
• Inspecting and maintaining building HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, audio/visual, life safety, and security systems in EBMUD facilities.
• Performing repairs, installing, or making alterations to machinery and equipment used in building systems such as pumps, generators, security devices, office partitioning, doors, and windows.
• Maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing building electrical systems and components including motors, lighting systems, distribution systems, process control systems, UPS and battery systems, MCCs, and VFDs.
• Operating, maintaining, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing HVAC and refrigeration equipment such as large industrial units, packaged units, small appliances, cooling towers, chillers, hot water heaters, heat exchanger coils, ducts and dampeners, thermostats, other related equipment and their instrument controls.
• Monitoring building systems by taking periodic readings of gauges, meters, charts, recorders and other measuring devices, and establishing and adjusting settings.
• Testing, adjusting, and troubleshooting the operation of digital controls in building automation systems that regulate fans, lights, HVAC set points, and life safety components such as alarms, sprinklers, elevators, and door locks.
• Testing and operating building emergency systems such as generators, power distribution systems, fire alarms, elevator controls, phones, and intercoms.
• Planning, scheduling, and coordinating acquisition of required resources and materials for large scale building system repairs, installations, or maintenance projects.
• Leading and monitoring the work of other employees and contractors.
• All other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate will, in addition to the above:
• Assist in planning and executing evacuation plans for assigned facilities.
• Possess knowledge of building related safety procedures, lockout/tagout (LO/TO), and electrical safety (NFPA 70E).
• Recommend, prepare, and update preventive maintenance, repair, and facility operating procedures.
• Possess excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Have strong journey level experience in electrical and/or HVAC trades.
The salary range is $10,000 per month increasing to $10,500, $11,025 and $11,576 after 12, 24, and 36 months, respectively.
Requirements 1. A high school diploma or its equivalent.
2. Three years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of equipment and machinery used in HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and security systems found in multi-story commercial buildings.
3. Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record. Must also possess or acquire an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Universal Technician Certificate within six months of appointment.
4. Must possess the physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the class including sufficient strength to lift heavy parts and tools. Must be available for regularly scheduled standby and be willing to work overtime as needed. May be required to be clean shaven as required to wear respiratory protection equipment.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. To be considered under the "equivalent combination of education and experience" provision, it is your responsibility to include in your application materials written evidence of employment performed at the level of the typical duties of this position and/or coursework in subject areas directly related to this position. For more information, see our FAQ page at http://www.ebmud.com/jobs/job-resources/job-faqs-frequently-asked-questions/.
The Selection Process 1. Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.ebmud.com by 4:30 p.m., Friday, July 24, 2026. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.
2. Candidates must achieve a passing score on each test part in order to advance to the next step in the selection process.
3. All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, with those candidates receiving a passing score to be invited to an in-person technical oral panel interview.
4. Successful candidates will be placed on the hiring list, based on rank, for further consideration to fill the current regular vacancy, as well as others occurring over the next 12 to 24 months.
5. The probation period for this position is 12 months. For those holding civil service status the probation period is 6 months.
6. All employment offers are conditional, pending the results of a Live Scan background screening. All selected finalists must participate in the Live Scan background screening process to remain in consideration for EBMUD employment.
Supplemental Information As the first step in the selection process, responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted online with the regular EBMUD application. Please provide thorough, accurate descriptions of assignments you have personally performed. Should you respond with comments such as "see application" or "see resume" instead of addressing the questions directly, your application may not be considered.
Our excellent benefits package includes:
- 12 days paid vacation; 16 holidays; 13 days paid sick leave;
- Family health insurance (choice of Kaiser fully paid or Sutter Health Plus or Anthem Blue Cross 85% paid);
- Fully paid family dental and vision care plans;life insurance; long-term disability insurance;
- EBMUD Retirement Plan (reciprocal with CalPERS);
- $1,000/yr. contributed to flexible spending account or cash;
- $145/mo. public transit subsidy;
- 401(k) and 457(b) tax-deferred retirement plans; Roth 401(k);
- $3,500/yr. tuition reimbursement;
- And opportunities for professional growth including training and career development.
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Do you have three years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of equipment and machinery used in HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and security systems found in multi-story commercial buildings?
02
HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) MAINTENANCESelect the answer that best describes your level of experience in HVAC maintenance:
- No experience
- Limited experience; work performed under close supervision
- Extensive experience; work performed independently
- Have trained others to do this work
03
Briefly describe the HVAC maintenance work you have done, including any experience with industrial systems that include large air handlers, cooling and heating loops, cooling towers and centrifugal chillers, and/or smaller packaged HVAC units.
04
BUILDING SYSTEMS (electrical, power generation, lighting, fire, security, etc.)Select the answer that best describes your level of experience with building systems:
- No experience
- Limited experience; work performed under close supervision
- Extensive experience; work performed independently
- Have trained others to do this work
05
Briefly describe the building systems work you have done, including any experience with automated fire suppression and alarm systems, power generation such as emergency diesel generators building electrical distribution maintenance and repairing, lighting maintenance and controls, security systems and components, plumbing, and/or pump repair.
06
WORKPLACE SAFETY (e.g. lockout/confined space, hot work, etc.)Select the answer that best describes your level of experience with workplace safety:
- No experience
- Limited experience; work performed under close supervision
- Extensive experience; work performed independently
- Have trained others to do this work
07
Briefly describe the workplace safety practices you have used, including any experience with safety precautions in building maintenance such as lockout/tagout (LO/TO) planning and use, electrical safety (NFPA 70E), evacuation drills, safety inspections, chemical handling safety, and emergency response.
08
List any additional relevant work experience, licenses, certificates, or training that you have not addressed above.
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