Facilities Maintenance Worker I / II

Take pride in maintaining safe, clean, and welcoming spaces that enhance the lives of our community.  The City of Richmond is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Facilities Maintenance Worker I / II to join our team. In this vital role, you will tackle diverse maintenance tasks, from cleaning and minor repairs to pest control and graffiti removal, helping keep our city spaces clean and well-cared for.  

Annual Salary

• For Facilities Maintenance Worker I  - up to $66,894 at the top step
• For Facilities Maintenance Worker II - up to $73,923.60 at the top step

Additionally, City-paid benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, holidays, administrative leave days, sick time, CalPERS retirement contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, annual professional development reimbursement, four weeks of paid parental leave, and more! All benefit information can be found in our Benefits Summary.

Facilities Maintenance Worker I - Performs cleaning, maintenance, and general housekeeping duties in City-owned or maintained buildings.

Facilities Maintenance Worker II - Performs cleaning, maintenance, and general housekeeping duties in City-owned or maintained buildings. Maintains sites in an orderly, sanitary, insect, and rodent-free area.

The City of Richmond reserves the option to hire at either the Facilities Maintenance Worker I or Facilities Maintenance Worker II level based on the candidate's qualifications and knowledge, skills, and abilities demonstrated during the selection process.Facilities Maintenance Worker I - is the entry-level classification in the Facilities Maintenance Worker series and is flexibly staffed with Facilities Maintenance Worker II. Incumbents in this class are assigned to a variety of cleaning, maintenance, and general housekeeping tasks of a specific or limited nature in City-owned or maintained buildings.  This position is distinguished from Facilities Maintenance Worker II in that incumbents will perform limited work assignments requiring less technical skills while under direct supervision.  

Facilities Maintenance Worker II - is the journey level classification in the Facilities Maintenance Worker series and is flexibly staffed with Facilities Maintenance Worker I Incumbents in this class are assigned to a variety of cleaning, maintenance, and general housekeeping tasks of a specific or limited nature in City-owned or maintained buildings.  This position is distinguished from Facilities Maintenance Worker I in that incumbents will perform the full range of job duties with minimal supervision

The ideal candidate:

• Demonstrates a service-oriented and positive attitude in their interactions.
• Is reliable, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced work environment, pivoting seamlessly to address urgent priorities.
• Possesses a strong work ethic and takes pride in producing high-quality results.

Desirable Characteristics:

• Competent, self-motivated, and proactive in their role.
• Excels as a team player by fostering strong working relationships with colleagues and leveraging available resources effectively.
• Takes ownership of their assignments and follows through with accountability and professionalism.

The intent of this job specification is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Sweeps, mops, waxes/polishes, and buffs floors.
• Collects, removes, and transports garbage and illegal debris from around the City and per code enforcement.
• Dusts and polishes furniture, walls, woodwork, cabinets, and ledges.
• Adjusts door closers and locks.
• Replaces depleted lights of varying types.
• Empties and cleans waste receptacles.
• Washes windows, frames, walls, and toilet fixtures.
• Maintains energy and security integrity of rooms unoccupied.
• Assists in moving and arranging furniture.
• Performs maintenance on vacuum cleaners and buffers.
• Assembles furniture, and makes minor repairs to same.
• Changes clocks, supplies new batteries, and adjusts as necessary.
• Maintains immediate exterior of buildings.
• Checks plumbing fixtures for leaks and other defects. Fixes clogged drains, pipes, and traps, and drains hot water heaters.
• Prepares surfaces for and applies paints and other surface preservatives to the interior of buildings.
• Performs minor rodent and insect control.
• Performs graffiti removal from public and City-owned facilities and infrastructure.
• Assists skilled crafts as directed.
• Performs related work as required.

Facilities Maintenance Worker I

Required Education and Experience 

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• One (1) year of related work experience  
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities
  
  

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Possession of a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record is an ongoing requirement

Facilities Maintenance Worker II
Required Education and Experience 

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• One (1) to three (3) years of related work experience  
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license and satisfactory driving record is an ongoing requirement

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
The City’s policy is that all persons hired on or after October 18, 2021, must be fully vaccinated, including the booster, for COVID-19. New employees will be required to provide proof of complete vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation before employment may commence. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact Human Resources.  

REQUIRED KSA FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Modern office practices and equipment, including applicable software
• Methods, materials, and equipment utilized in the cleaning, maintenance, and general housekeeping operations in City-owned or maintained buildings or areas

Skill in:

• Organization and time management 
• The use of hand tools

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Maintain an effective work schedule program in assigned buildings or areas
• Understand and follow oral and written directions
• Work alone or with others in an effective manner
• Perform occasional lead responsibility in the absence of the Facilities Maintenance Lead Worker  - Facilities Maintenance Worker II

To Apply: Each applicant must apply online and submit a complete City of Richmond Employment Application, including detailed work history and responses to the supplemental questions by the final filing date. Incomplete applications or those lacking sufficiently detailed information will be subject to rejection.  Please fill out the Employment Application completely (including places of employment with complete addresses; i.e., number and street name, city and state, names of supervisors with telephone numbers, etc.). Resumes or prior applications will not be accepted in lieu of a thoroughly completed application.  All communication regarding this recruitment will be via email; each applicant must apply with a monitored email address.
Examination Phase: A limited number of better-qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a performance exam(weighted 100%), which may test a candidate's job-related knowledge and skills, their ability to follow instructions, and other areas as they pertain to these positions. For passing candidates, the candidate's qualifying experience will be used to determine placement on the Facilities Maintenance Worker I or II list.   Having all of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement nor placement on the employment list.  Each candidate must receive a passing score of 70% or above in order to be placed on the list.

The Performance Exam is tentatively scheduled for the week of December 08, 2025.

Employment Eligibility List: A ranking of "A" (Best Qualified), "B" (Well Qualified), or "C" (Qualified) is required to achieve a position on the Employment Eligibility List. This List will be in effect for a maximum of two (2) years; however, the list may be canceled, without notice, after six (6) months.



Immigration Reform Control Act
11/2025

Salary : $5,647 - $6,160