Maintenance Worker I - Regular Part-time

Town of Yucca Valley•Yucca Valley, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs custodial and basic maintenance duties to care for, clean, and maintain Town infrastructure, including assigned buildings, facilities, parks, and park facilities. The position supports safe public and staff use, sets up and removes furniture and equipment for classes, activities, functions, and special events, operates manual and power tools and light equipment, and provides basic information and assistance to the public. Duties are primarily custodial and facilities support, with basic and preventive maintenance activities forming a lesser part of the role. The employee works in assigned areas and may work around other Town staff and the public. The position receives general supervision from assigned supervisory personnel and does not directly supervise staff. Employees may be required to work some weekends and/or holiday shifts. All Town employees are Disaster Service Workers and may be assigned emergency duties at different locations, times, and conditions from their normal assignments. During a declared local emergency, employees may be expected to remain at work or contact their supervisor or department head for reporting instructions. The work takes place in Town buildings, facilities, parks, and park facilities. Employees may be exposed to loud noise, chemicals, mechanical or electrical hazards, hazardous substances and fumes, and confined workspaces. The role involves medium physical work, including bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, climbing, and lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects up to 100 pounds.

Requirements

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License.
Knowledge of custodial methods, materials, equipment, proper cleaning methods, and safe use of cleaning materials, disinfectants, tools, and equipment.
Knowledge of basic and preventive building and facility maintenance techniques and materials, audiovisual equipment, record keeping, safe work practices, English usage, customer service, and basic computer skills.
Ability to operate custodial equipment, including a high-pressure washer, vacuum cleaner, wet/dry vacuum, carpet extractor, buffer, mop, and broom.
Ability to clean and care for assigned areas and equipment and perform basic and preventive electrical, carpentry, plumbing, and painting maintenance and repair duties.
Ability to use small hand tools, maintain basic records, follow policies and procedures, and understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to travel to different sites, organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and communicate effectively in English in person, by telephone or radio, and in writing.
Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public and establish and maintain positive working relationships with people contacted in the course of work.
Ability to perform medium physical work, operate a motor vehicle and varied tools and equipment, and lift, carry, push, and pull objects up to 100 pounds.
One year of custodial, janitorial, or facility maintenance experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

One year of custodial, janitorial, or facility maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Perform custodial tasks such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, polishing, cleaning glass, and caring for floors, carpets, furniture, and countertops.
Open Town facilities, community centers, and restrooms; clean and maintain restrooms, replenish supplies, and report needed repairs.
Review recreation and event schedules as needed and set up or remove equipment and facilities for classes, events, conferences, meetings, and other functions.
Arrange and move furniture and equipment; set up communication and audiovisual equipment and provide beverage services as required.
Operate and maintain tools and equipment used for cleaning and general maintenance of Town facilities and parks.
Perform preventive and minor maintenance and adjustments on equipment, appliances, facilities, and buildings, including replacing light bulbs, cleaning air vents, and basic painting, carpentry, electrical, and plumbing work.
Identify and report building maintenance needs to appropriate staff.
Receive and respond to complaints, referrals, and concerns from the public and Town staff; perform work in emergency situations as required.
Interact with the public in a non-disruptive manner, answer questions, provide standard information, and assist groups using facilities, including explaining or enforcing facility rules as needed.
Follow safe work practices and maintain storage areas in safe condition.
Maintain records of maintenance and cleaning activities and inventory equipment and supplies.
Travel to different sites and locations and perform other duties as assigned.