Job Description

Level Experienced Job Location Corp Yard - Hayward, CA 94541 Position Type Full Time Salary Range $78,415.44 - $95,314.76 Salary/year Job Category Maintenance & Construction

Do you take pride in hands-on work and enjoy seeing the results of your craftsmanship come to life? Are you a motivated, dependable individual who works well independently and as part of a team? The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (H.A.R.D.) is seeking talented Construction & Facilities Maintenance Technician I employees to help maintain and improve our parks, facilities, and community spaces. Our team is committed to excellence, and we value employees who bring skill, initiative, and a strong work ethic to every project.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking stable, year-round work with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth. Ideal candidates will have experience across a variety of building trades, including (but not limited to) electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and pool/chemical maintenance. Every day offers new challenges and meaningful work that directly enhances our community.

Come join our team!

Position Highlights:

• Full-time, benefits-eligible position
• Annual Salary: $78,415.44 – $95,314.76
• 40-hour workweek with opportunities for overtime
• Regular work hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday (occasional weekends required)
• Additional overtime and standby assignments available, including nights and weekends, with additional pay
• Recruitment will create an eligibility pool for current and future vacancies
• Application deadline: January 23, 2026

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, to perform a wide variety of repair, maintenance and construction work on buildings, parks, swim centers and their related apparatus; and to perform related work as required. A basic knowledge of the building trades and tools associated with it, is required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

This is an entry-level position. Maintenance and Construction Technicians I work individually or in crews assigned to perform maintenance, repair and construction work. They may work from plans and use a variety of power tools and equipment including saws and drills, mixers and compressors as well as hand tools. Incumbents in this class differ from those in the next higher class of Maintenance and Construction Technician II in that, for a majority of their work time, the former are assigned a full range of routine maintenance and construction functions that do not require advanced knowledge, skill or training in the crafts and trades.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

NOTE The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.

1. Install, maintain, repair and trouble shoot automatically operated irrigation controls, timing devices, sprinkler heads, valves, and main and lateral line using plastic, galvanized and copper pipe; operate trenching equipment; install back flow devices.
2. Install, maintain, inspect and repair electrical service lines for electrical equipment, service panels, electric lights, motors, heaters, generators, air conditioner units and other electrical apparatus; install and inspect lighting systems; replace fuses and lamps; operate electric lift; install and maintain telephone equipment.
3. Install, maintain, inspect and repair standard plumbing equipment associated with water, gas, sewer and refrigeration systems; clean out drains and sewer lines using electric sewer machine.
4. Perform skilled rough and finish carpentry work in the alteration, maintenance, restoration and repair of buildings and other related park equipment; construct and maintain a variety of standard and special play equipment; repair and maintain doors, windows, hinges, fences, furniture and other wooden articles; build partitions, shelves, cabinets, tables and counters; remove and install or repair roofing systems using wood or asphalt shingles; perform sheet metal and gutter repairs.
5. Adjust, service and perform related installation of locking devices, door locks, automatic door closers, and panic hardware.
6. Form, mix, pour and finish concrete for structural support purposes; perform masonry and ceramic tile work using tile and concrete saws; perform sheet rock work including taping and texturing.
7. Perform arc, MIG, TIG and acetylene welding and assist in fabricating and installing metal gates, cages, doors, bollards and handrails.
8. Prepare surfaces for paint by sanding, scraping, burning, washing; patch holes and cracks; apply paint including epoxy plastic and other finishes including varnishes, stains, lacquers and enamel to a variety of surfaces using brushes, rollers and spray equipment; erect scaffolding; use sand blasting equipment as needed.
9. When regularly assigned to work at swim centers, services and maintains pumps, valves, filters and other swimming pool equipment; tests and regulates the chemical balance of the water; adds chemicals to tanks as needed; cleans tanks as needed; and performs custodial and landscape duties as needed.

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• The equivalent of two years of full-time experience in the maintenance and construction field performing work in the building trade;
• High school diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years of age or older

License A valid Class C (or above) California Motor Vehicle Operator’s license and a good driving record.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

NOTE The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the “Examples of Duties” section of this specification.

Knowledge of

• Principles, methods, materials, tools, equipment and safety practices used in the construction and maintenance of buildings, park facilities and swim facilities.
• May require knowledge of specialized pool equipment and chemicals necessary for pool maintenance.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Safe driving rules and practices.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.
• Safe work practices.

Ability to

• Perform basic construction, modification, maintenance, and repair work.
• Troubleshoot maintenance problems and determine materials and supplies required for repair.
• Work from sketches, drawings, blueprints, plans, specifications, oral instructions and manuals.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools to perform skilled trade and maintenance work in the areas of carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, welding, electrical, painting and irrigation.
• Complete basic records such as work orders, time sheets, requisitions, accident reports and vehicle inspection reports; perform demanding physical labor.
• When regularly assigned at swim centers, must be able to swim.
• Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Work safely and adhere to principles of safety when working near traffic or in other environments.

Physical Demands

Must possess mobility to work in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work, to work in confined spaces and around machines, to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various District sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 80 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.

Environmental Elements

Employees work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Working Conditions

May be required to be on-call and to work various shifts or emergencies on evenings, weekends, and holidays.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources Department.

EEO/ADA

The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources Department.