What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Maintenance Worker position at CalHR?
- 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.
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.
- Laws and building codes of the trades affecting the installation , repair, remodel, and maintenance of County facilities and equipment.
- Perform a wide variety of the skilled and/or semi-skilled tasks connected with installation, 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.
- 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.
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION – WEIGHTED 100%
The Training & Experience Examination is designed to elicit a range of specific information regarding each candidate’s 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 score. In order to obtain a position on the eligible list, candidates must receive a minimum rating of 70% on the examination.
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 mssprogram@calhr.ca.gov or 916-909-3701 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 COUNTY
https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/home/showdocument?id=107956&t=637753515566757007
Class Specification:
BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER
Salary : $5,244 - $7,162