BUILDING MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
Initial interviews are tentatively scheduled for September 11, 2026. This recruitment may close at any time.
About the role
The Fresno County Department of General Services is seeking a Building Maintenance Engineer to install, maintain, and repair a wide variety of mechanical equipment in Fresno County facilities. This is a journey-level (experienced) classification where the incumbent is expected to use appropriate procedures and techniques in accomplishing assigned tasks.
As a condition of employment, selected candidates will be required to obtain and maintain security clearance to access Fresno County detention facilities. Fresno County detention facilities are "No Hostage" facilities; in the event of a hostage situation, the County will not bargain for your safe release.
Fresno County is committed to providing excellent public services to our diverse community.
Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment in County facilities.
- Perform tasks using appropriate procedures and techniques in a commercial and/or industrial setting.
Requirements
Applicants must qualify under one of the following options:
- Option 1: Four years of full-time, paid work experience in the crafts/mechanical trades field performing maintenance, installation, and/or repairs on mechanical equipment in a commercial and/or industrial setting.
- Option 2:
- Possession of a certificate of completion from an accredited college, apprenticeship, or trade school in the crafts/mechanical trades field.
- Two years of full-time, paid work experience in the crafts/mechanical trades field performing maintenance, installation, and/or repairs on mechanical equipment in a commercial and/or industrial setting.
In addition to the above, the following are required:
- Possession of a valid Class “C” driver’s license, or equivalent.
- Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance to access Fresno County detention facilities.
Physical demands
Positions in this classification are in Medical Group III - Heavy Physical Activity. This includes:
- Frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing (or offering resistance equivalent to) over 25 pounds.
- Considerable bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, standing, and walking.
- Physical stamina and, depending on specific assignments, explosive strength using bursts of energy.
The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.