Building Maintenance Worker

CalHR•Salinas, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Under 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. This 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.

Requirements

Working knowledge of methods and practices employed in installation, repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment.
Working knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials used in building maintenance.
Working knowledge of safety practices, procedures and techniques commonly used in the building maintenance trade.
Working knowledge of 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 with installation, repair and maintenance of County building, equipment and fixtures.
Skill and ability to use a variety of tools and equipment of the building trades skillfully and safely.
Skill and ability to identify occupational hazards and take safety precautions.
Skill and ability to understand and work from sketches and drawings.
Skill and ability to detect existing or potential problems in building equipment operation, and make proper repairs or adjustments.
Skill and ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Skill and ability to maintain simple records.
Skill and ability to 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.
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.
A combination of training, education, and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying.
Must possess a valid CA Driver License for the class vehicle driven.
Must have and show original Social Security Card and a valid CA Driver License or CA State ID on the first day of work.

Nice To Haves

The ability to speak, read and write Spanish in addition to English would be an asset in this position.

Responsibilities

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.