What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Maintenance Worker position at Department of State Hospitals-Atascadero?
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The Department of State Hospitals-Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California.
The Permanent/Full Time Building Maintenance Worker will be directed by the Utility Shops Supervisor through the Supervisor of Building Trades and the Chief of Plant Operations I in Plant Operations at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:
- Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials associated with general building practices.
- Has the physical agility to climb and work off ladders, work on his or her hands and knees for prolonged periods of time, lift and carry a minimum of 70 pounds, work unassisted if necessary and work standing throughout the workday.
- Maintains and up keeps all tools, equipment and buildings associated with Plant Operations.
- Understands and follows all division of industrial safety and building codes when work is being performed in all areas of the facility.
- Maintains and follows proper tool control procedures.
- Understands and knows location of MSDS and protective gear and implements usage.
- Reads, understands and conforms to all Hospital Administrative Directives (A.D.'s) and Plant Operations policies.
Minimum Qualifications:
All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements as stated on this exam bulletin to be accepted into the examination. Part-time or full-time jobs, regardless of whether paid or volunteer positions, and inside or outside California state service will count toward experience.
*Minimum qualifications will be verified prior to being scheduled for an interview. Please provide proof of minimum qualifications with your application submission, which may include a copy of your unofficial college transcripts.
Either I
One year of experience as a corpsmember in the California Conservation Corps.
Or II
One year of experience in general semiskilled maintenance and repair work, or as a building maintenance or construction trades helper.
The hiring process consists of 3 steps:
1. Create an account on www.calcareers.ca.gov
2. Take and pass the required eligibility exam
3. Apply for Building Maintenance Worker vacancy (final filling date 10/19/25)
Click on the link below to learn more about our area:
https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Atascadero/About_the_Area.html
For more information, please contact DSH-Atascadero Recruitment Team at ASHRecruitment@dsh.ca.gov OR (805) 468-3660.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $4,292.00 - $5,145.00 per month
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $4,292 - $5,145
