Building Maintenance Worker
Job Location:
Salinas, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Position Information
- DEFINITIONUnder general supervision performs a wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled work in the repair and maintenance of buildings equipment and facility systems including secure facilities requiring background check and clearance and does other related work as required.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThis is the full working level in the Building Maintenance series requiring considerable skill in the installation repair and maintenance of County facilities and equipment Work assignments are usually performed without continuous supervision and are generally inspected upon completion.The class of Building Maintenance Worker is distinguished from the next higher level of Senior Building Maintenance Worker which functions as the advanced working level/lead worker in the Building Maintenance Worker series.
Examples of Duties
- Nothing in this specification restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
- Performs skilled and semiskilled carpentry plumbing electrical painting and other general installation maintenance and repair tasks of both regularly scheduled and emergency service requests
- Performs and assists with repairs and maintenance of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment; performs routine maintenance on mechanical equipment such as lubricating cleaning and replacing worn or defective parts
- Makes routine maintenance checks on buildings and equipment and identifies needed repairs; may estimate the requirements to perform repairs; keeps records of work
- Maintains accurate and legible records of service requests performed and timecard reporting
- Applies proper work procedures and safety practices commonly used in maintenance work
- May operate and maintain boilers and other heating ventilating and building equipment
- May assist skilled workers in complex carpentry painting electrical masonry or refrigeration heating and ventilation work
- May perform repair and maintenance on lock and key mechanisms on doors desks cabinets and other devices; provides emergency repair services; issue keys and maintain record of issuance and returns; maintain inventory of keys key stocks and related locksmith material and equipment.
Knowledge and Skills:
Working knowledge of:- Methods and practices employed in installation repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment.
- Tools equipment and materials used in building maintenance
- Safety practices procedures and techniques commonly used in the building maintenance trade
- Hand and power tools of the locksmiths trade including those required to maintain alignment for proper operation of doors latching mechanisms locks and keyways.
Some knowledge of:- Laws and building codes of the trades affecting the installation repair remodel and maintenance of County facilities and equipment.
Skill and Ability to:- Perform a wide variety of the skilled and/or semi-skilled tasks connected withinstallation repair and maintenance of County building equipment and fixtures
- Use a variety of tools and equipment of the building trades skillfully and safely.
- Identify occupational hazards and take safety precautions.
- Understand and work from sketches and drawings.
- Detect existing or potential problems in building equipment operation and make proper repairs or adjustments.
- Follow oral and written instructions.
- Maintain simple records
- Maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers members of the public and others contacted through the course of work; respond in a positive manner to supervision and direction; and attend and perform duties on a regular reliable and consistent basis.
Minimum Qualifications
- Any combination of training education and/or experience which provides the knowledge skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:Three years of full time paid work experience in the crafts/mechanical trades field performing installation repair and/or maintenance on mechanical equipment and facilities in a commercial and/or industrial setting.ORA combination of training education and experience that is equivalent to the minimum qualifications listed above and that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.
Supplemental Information
- The ability to speak read and write Spanish in addition to English would be an asset in this position is optional.
- Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid CA Driver License for the class vehicle driven.
- The Department of Social Services will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
- Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid CA Driver License or CA State ID on the first day of work.
- Government agencies accessing US government information which include federal tax information must ensure that background investigation requirements for all agency employees and contractors that have access to federal tax information are consistent to the IRS background investigation requirements for access to federal tax information. A background check may be required if the position requires access to these types of records. Background requirements consist of three components which include fingerprinting citizenship verification and local law enforcement checks. Applicable agencies must conduct an investigation during the time of hire and ensure a reinvestigation is conducted 5 years from the date of the previous background investigation for each employee that has access to federal tax information.
EXAMINATION INFORMATIONTRAINING & EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION WEIGHTED 100%
The Training & Experience Examination is designed to elicit a range of specific information regarding each candidates knowledge skill abilities and potential to effectively perform the duties relative to the classification. Responses to the questionnaire will be assessed based on pre-determined rating criteria. All applicants must complete the entire examination to receive a order to obtain a position on the eligible list candidates must receive a minimum rating of 70% on the examination.Examination administration and processing time is approximately two weeks after the closing date of the job bulletin.ELIGIBLE LIST INFORMATION
A departmental open eligible list will be established for the county of Monterey. The list will be utilized for 12 months after it is established unless the needs of the service and conditions of the list warrant a change in this period. The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used Department-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time part-time or temporary basis.
RETEST PERIOD
Once you have taken the examination you may not retest for SIX (6) MONTHS from the established eligibility date.
SPECIAL TESTING ARRANGEMENTS
Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants for disability military or religious reasons. If you require such arrangements please contact CalHR at or upon notification that your application has been approved. Documentation from medical military school or church officials outlining the accommodation request must be received by our office a minimum of five business days prior to a scheduled examination.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications you must attach your transcripts to your application. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. Transcripts and evaluations may be unofficial; official transcripts may be required upon appointment. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.
GENERAL INFORMATION
MSS reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the recruitment if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service laws and rules and all competitors will be notified.
If you meet the requirements stated on this bulletin you may take this examination. Your performance in this examination will be rated against predetermined rating criteria. All competitors who pass will be added to the eligible list. Meeting the entry requirements does not assure success in the examination or placement on the eligible list.
General Qualifications: Applicants must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity initiative dependability good judgement the ability to work cooperatively with others and a state of health consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. A medical examination may be required. As part of the hiring process a background investigation may be required.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Merit System Services program is committed to equal employment opportunity for all regardless of age ancestry color disability (mental and physical) exercising the right to family care and medical leave gender gender expression gender identity genetic information marital status medical condition military or veteran status national origin political affiliation race religious creed sex (includes pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and related medical conditions) and sexual orientation.
ABOUT MONTEREY COUNTYLocated on Californias picturesque Pacific Coast the County of Monterey is blessed with mild weather year-round and is home to miles of beautiful beaches spectacular mountain ranges groves of redwoods low-rolling foothills and a bountiful valley. With a population exceeding 400000 the County is proud of its vibrant citizenry great traditions educational opportunities and multicultural lifestyles. Boasting such world-renowned attractions as the spectacular Big Sur Coast 17-Mile Drive Monterey Bay Aquarium Cannery Row the Steinbeck Center the Monterey Jazz and Blues Festivals and Pebble Beach - possibly the worlds most famous golf course its easy to see why an estimated 4.3 million visitors a year make Monterey County their destination of choice.In addition to a thriving tourist trade Monterey Countys economy is largely based on a vigorous agricultural industry. Known as the salad bowl of the nation the Salinas Valley provides fresh vegetables and salad greens to the entire country. Californias 16th largest county also provides many educational opportunities for its residents including California State University at Monterey Bay the Middlebury Institute of International Studies the Defense Language Institute (DLI) Presidio of Monterey and the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS). All these factors combine to make Monterey County a healthy economically diverse region eager to foster and sustain an enriching lifestyle for its residents.ABOUT MONTEREY COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENTMonterey County Department of Social Services is seeking enthusiastic applicants who genuinely care about the community and its members to join its team. Monterey County Department of Social Services administers over seventy programs that daily serve an estimated 200 000 residents of Monterey County. Department programs include Community Benefits (Public Assistance Eligibility) Family and Childrens Services (Child Welfare Services) Aging and Adult Services (Adult Protective Services IHSS and Area Agency on Aging) CalWORKs Employment Services Military and Veterans Affairs and Community Action Partnership. Careers with the Department of Social Services offer the opportunity to promote the social and economic self-reliance of individuals and families served by providing essential resources and services to low-income families veterans vulnerable children and adults and disabled individuals. Monterey County Department of Social Services welcomes values and encourages diverse voices opinions perspectives and backgrounds to foster an environment where all viewpoints are appreciated. The Department currently has a team of approximately 850 dedicated members serving Monterey County residents.Monterey County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities veterans and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.Required Experience:
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