MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Job Description and Duties Under general supervision, the OC Fair & Event Center Heavy Equipment Mechanic construct, repair and maintain automotive and construction equipment. May lead workers to perform a wide variety of tasks. * Responsible for the maintenance of various equipment and, completes scheduled and unscheduled repairs as directed by the department supervisor. * Repairs and maintains small and heavy equipment (forklifts electric carts, bobcat, skip loaders, water truck, dump truck, lawnmowers, blowers, hedgers, pressure washers, whackers, concrete saws, chain saws and light duty trucks). * Repairs and maintains automotive equipment, including engines, brakes, wheel and tire service, transmission and differential service and repairs, electrical component replacement and repairs, and minor body and paint repairs. * Troubleshoots engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems and electrical systems in the automotive and heavy equipment. * Operates and performs required inspections of equipment, vehicles facilities and systems as identified. * Inspects equipment problems, determines the extent of the repairs and takes appropriate corrective action. * Ensures that all applicable laws, rules and regulations are complied with during the operation and maintenance of equipment including carts, forklifts and other miscellaneous equipment. * Removes from service and reports unsafe equipment and vehicles. * Serve as a lead for Maintenance Workers and seasonal employees in day-to-day assignments by instructing and guiding their work. * Instructs operators in the proper operation and servicing equipment to ensure all equipment is used properly and safely. * Maintains records and reports of all training and maintenance. * Operates and maintains mechanic shop equipment, inventory, tools and machinery used in the repair and maintenance of heavy maintenance and construction equipment. * Estimates, orders and procures materials, parts and supplies required to maintain equipment and accomplish work. * Perform miscellaneous minor building construction, electrical maintenance and repair work and equipment. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. * MAINTENANCE MECHANIC Additional Documents * Job Application Package Checklist * Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-454428 Position #(s): 019-000-6940-001 Working Title: Maintenance Mechanic Classification: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC $5,264.00 - $6,310.00 A # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Orange County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information The 32nd District Agricultural Association, also known as the OC Fair & Event Center (OCFEC) is a state agency under jurisdiction of the California Department of Food & Agriculture. The governing authority is a nine-member Board of Directors. OCFEC is located in Costa Mesa, California on 130 acres that include educational assets like Centennial Farm and Heroes Hall. With an annual budget of $50 + million, the organization produces a STEAM education event, Imaginology and the highly-anticipated OC Fair each year. The OC Fair is one of the top ten Fairs in the nation and top three in California. In addition to the annual OC Fair, promoters host over 150 year-round events on our beautiful grounds. The organization employs approximately 120 full-time civil service employees and 300 part-time, temporary employees on a year-round basis. The organization also employs approximately 1,400 part-time staff members at fair time. Department Website: Special Requirements Special personal characteristics to be available to work 5 days per week, Monday - Friday on any shift (day, swing, graveyard) AND adjust availability to Wednesday - Sunday, on any shift (day, swing, graveyard) from mid-July through mid-August for the annual OC Fair. Application Instructions Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: Until Filled Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Orange County Fair N/A Attn: Human Resources 32nd District Agricultural Association 88 Fair Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Orange County Fair N/A Human Resources 32nd District Agricultural Association 88 Fair Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM Required Application Package Documents The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: * Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. * Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required. * Other - Education: Completion of 576 hours of formalized technical instruction relating to Maintenance Mechanic offered by such established programs as: Job Corps; Skill Centers; ROP; Trades Schools; Military; and JTPA (Joint Training Partnership Act). (An Associate of Arts Degree or Certificate of Completion in Mechanical Technology from a California Community College, which must have included at least 12 semester units of instruction in mechanical trades courses, may be substituted for the 576 hours of the technical instruction.) Students who are within six months of completing their degree will be admitted to the examination but they must present evidence of completion prior to appointment. (Two additional qualifying years of experience may be substituted for required education.) Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: * Skill in mechanical repair, adjustment, and fabrication of special equipment. * Ability to communicate effectively, read and write English at a level required for successful job performance. * Ability to fabricate, repair and make adjustments to various equipment and systems (i.e., heavy construction and maintenance equipment, gas- and diesel-powered trucks, etc.). * Ability to perform welding, install and test pumps, motors and similar equipment. * Ability to work from drawings and sketches and make sketches of broken parts for replacement. * Ability to estimate repair costs and make repairs in the field without supervision. * Ability to proficiently operate hand tools/power tools and heavy equipment (drivers, screw guns, skip loader, fork-lift, trencher, tillers, sander, band saw, airless sprayer, rototiller, grinders, tractor, power snakes, etc.) and other equipment to ensure safe and proper operations of the tools and equipment during the performance of daily assignments. * Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds, using proper body mechanics, in order to complete construction, maintenance and repair assignments. * Ability to obtain certifications for powered industrial vehicles (e.g., forklifts, hand lifts, articulating boom lifts) to perform assigned duties independently. * Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of limbs and body parts, such as, but not limited to: climbing, crawling, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, digging and handling of materials, in order to complete the task in a safe manner. * Ability to be open to change and effectively adapt to constant change in work assignments and projects. Benefits * CalPERS public pension plan * Health, dental and vision coverage * Generous Vacation/Sick or Annual leave * 12 paid holidays * Retirement savings plans * Group legal coverage * Medical Reimbursement Accounts * Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts * ScholarShare 529 College Savings Plan Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Department Website: Human Resources Contact: Rebecca Marocchi (714) 708-1563 bmarocchi@ Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. EEO Contact: EEO Representative (714) 708-1563 OCFAIRJOBS@ California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Created: 2025-01-07