Support Services Technician

The County of Riverside's Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) seeks a Support Services Technician for their Administrative Services Division‑Facilities Unit located in Riverside.

Candidates must be able to participate in an on‑call rotation and work occasional overtime, which may include weekends and holidays.

Possession of a valid driver’s license is required, as this role involves traveling throughout Riverside County to perform maintenance and repair work on county buildings.

The Support Services Technician will perform routine repairs and maintenance for assigned buildings, maintain repair records, conduct security inspections, and assist with minor maintenance projects. Responsibilities will include office furniture moves, and assembly; equipment maintenance and repair; minor mechanical repairs such as service of doors, locks, and gates; perform scheduled quarterly maintenance and safety inspections; clean vents and air ducts; handle minor repairs requiring basic trades knowledge;

prepare, enter, and complete repair work orders. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs.

This position may require the performance of physically demanding tasks, including standing, bending, and lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted, with or without reasonable accommodation.

The most competitive candidates will have at least four years of experience in building maintenance and repairs, intermediate proficiency with Microsoft programs such as Outlook and SharePoint, experience with minor electrical and HVAC work, and familiarity with modular furniture.

DPSS is comprised of employees who work collectively and in partnership with community‑based organizations to serve the needs of the community. The DPSS provides services and assistance to protect and empower vulnerable people in our community.

• Monitor County buildings and equipment and identify needed repairs or maintenance.
• Perform routine cleaning of vents and air ducts.
• Perform minor repairs that only require limited tradesman knowledge.
• Monitor and analyze building equipment and a variety of electrical and mechanical appliances; prepare work orders for repairs as necessary; enter and close out work orders.
• Service and repair doors, gate locks, and latches.
• Move and secure furniture and equipment.
• Determine supplies needs and prepare orders.
• Perform minor painting tasks using a brush or roller.
• Perform minor electrical repairs such as changing of light bulbs, replacing wall receptacles, changing brushes on custodial equipment, etc.
• Hang pictures, bulletin boards, placards, signs, etc. as necessary.
• Receive, load, and unload supplies, materials, and equipment from vendor trucks; operate forklift to move pallets; inspect for damage and quantity received against requisitions, invoices, or freight bills.
• Might be required to handle courier routes, inventorying supply and carts to par level, deliver and receive mail, financial paperwork, lab samples, and biohazard mails.
• Store stock according to the established storing system; keep storeroom orderly and clean; package items to be shipped; fill requisitions and assemble for delivery; note and report to supervisors items that are low in stock.
• Assemble equipment such as desks, chairs, bookcases, etc.
• Provide maintenance and support to the Department pager system.
• Ensure telephones are cleared and operational; prepare work and repair orders.
• Oversee the installation, testing, and manufacturer's authorized routine repair and operational requirements of radio transmitters and receivers; phones, pagers.
• Monitor cell phone bills and make recommendations for service changes as necessary.
• Maintain logs and database of supply inventory, equipment, vehicle mileage/maintenance, cellular phones/pagers, purchase orders, etc.
• Ensure 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.

Three to four years of experience in building…