PRIORITY SCREENING DATE: Friday, July 31, 2026 at 11:59pm. Application materials will be reviewed in a continuous basis until position is filled. Please allow up to (2) two weeks for processing of application materials. (Postmarks and faxes not accepted.) The eligible list established by this recruitment will be used to fill current and future permanent or temporary vacancies as they arise. Exam#26/72C19/07SS
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Natividad is currently seeking to fill one (1) permanent full-time Hospital Maintenance Mechanic. Under general supervision, operates and maintains technically sophisticated mechanical and electrical equipment; provides training to staff in the use of utilities and equipment; performs miscellaneous repair work as assigned; and performs other related work as required.
The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the
Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Working knowledge of:-
Principles and practices of installing, operating, maintaining and repairing hospital equipment and systems
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Shop, workplace, equipment and tool safety
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Hazardous materials encountered in the hospital environment
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Operation, maintenance and repair of various pumps, motors, centrifugal chillers, boilers, compressors, blowers, control valves and switches, and instruments related to HVAC, and to digital and pneumatic control systems
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Operation, maintenance and minor repair of large diesel engines, large generators, automatic transfer switches, transformer, meters, and electrical power distribution centers
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Instruments, tools and equipment use din the installation, operation, trouble-shooting, maintenance and repair of complex hospital electrical, electronic, and mechanical building an utility systems
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Applicable requirements of California Code of Regulations T-22 and T-24, JCAHO, NFPA and OSHPD
Skill and Ability to:-
Use applicable instruments, tools and equipment in operating, troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing hospital building and utility equipment and systems
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Recognize occupational hazards and take appropriate precautions
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Maintain appropriate work records
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Read an interpret complex engineering documents, including symbolic engineering drawings
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Make engineering calculations regarding temperatures, pressures, pH readings, chemical concentrations, valve clearance, etc.
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Apply principles of customer service excellence
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Interpret for and train hospital staff in the use of facilities and utility systems
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Operate major mechanical and electrical equipment for the production of distribution of utilities
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Determine the most effective solution for building, equipment and utility maintenance and repair with respect o materials, cost, time and methods
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Follow written and oral instructions
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Analyze and describe specific maintenance problems and recommend or perform viable solutions
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Read and write English at a level necessary for successful job performance
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Interpret and act upon building and energy management systems output and information, as well as parts and service manuals
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Assess customer service situations and apply corrective action as appropriate
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Interpret and act on information presented by the building Energy Management System
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Understand public utility delivery systems and develop effective relationships with local utility companies
EXAMPLES OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING
The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above may be acquired through various types of
experiences, education or training, typically:
Experience:
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Three years of progressively responsible full-time experience as a building maintenance worker, or journey level work in a hospital environment as an operation and maintenance engineer or service technician
Or
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Two years of experience as a building maintenance worker in a hospital environment with a Certificate of technical proficiency from an accredited institution, such as a community college or trade school
Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is required.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
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Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.
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Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
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Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid Driver License for the class vehicle driven or have the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
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Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid Driver License or State ID prior to the first day of work (Social Security Card is required for payroll purposes only).
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Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
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Incumbents may be required to work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances.
**REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS AND SCREENING PROCESS**
APPLICATION SUBMISSION: A completed Monterey County Application may be obtained from and submitted to the Natividad Human Resources Office, 1441 Constitution Blvd., Bldg. 300, Salinas, CA. 93906, or On-line applications may be submitted at
www.natividad.com; resume and license and/or certifications (if applicable) may be attached to your online application or emailed separately to:
[email protected]. Resumes will be accepted in addition to, but not in lieu of the required application materials. For more information or to obtain regular paper application materials please contact the Natividad HR, 1441 Constitution Blvd.,(831) 783-2700, M - F, 7:30 a.m.- 5:00p.m.
QUALIFICATIONS APPRAISAL: All licenses/certificates will be verified via primary source. Completed application materials will be competitively evaluated. Please note: The initial screening for this position uses ONLY the applicant's answers to
the Supplemental Questions. Screeners (who are Subject Matter Experts) are not given the application and/or resumes at this point in the process. Therefore, your answers to the Supplemental Questions are critical. The best-qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the process.
QUALIFICATIONS ASSESSMENT: To further assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, this process may include an oral examination, pre-exam exercise, performance exam, or physical ability exam.
ELIGIBLE LIST: Applicants successful in the Qualifications Assessment process will be placed on an eligible list for possible final selection interview. This eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies
HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES
The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application
To apply for veterans’ preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline to: [email protected]
SPECIAL NOTES
- If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please contact the HR Analyst for Natividad at (831) 783-2713.
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Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States.
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If you are hired into this classification in a temporary/per-diem position, you will not be eligible for the benefits
