The County of Riverside's Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) seeks a Support Services Technician for their Facilities Support Division, Facilities Warehouse & Special Projects Unit, located in Riverside.

**This position will require travel throughout the County of Riverside including the desert regions.

The selected candidate will work under the direction of the Support Services Supervisor and Senior Support Services Technician to support the day to day operations of DPSS facilities. The incumbent will be required to assist with keeping inventory of the warehouse and workshop supplies, equipment and furniture, operate forklifts and pallet jacks to move pallets, organize, receive, load and unload supplies and equipment from vendor trucks, inspect for damage and quantity of received inventory against requestions/invoices and assist in providing building access for after-hours work as well as act as a liaison in the field with vendors, contractors and property management.

Competitive candidates will possess experience in a warehouse environment, experience performing inspections on inventory and knowledge of basic tools and power tools.

Meet the Team!

The County of Riverside Department of Public Social Services is comprised of employees who work collectively and in partnership with community-based organizations to serve the needs of the community. Can you see yourself here?• 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.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. Only Count of Riverside Employees Considered

This recruitment is ONLY open to current County of Riverside Employees.

For questions regarding this recruitment

Contact Joshua Roberts at (951) 955-2548 or joroberts @rivco.org . Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries