Facilities Maintenance Worker

Employment Opportunity With The City Of Vernon Facilities Maintenance Worker Under general supervision, this is the entry level of the facilities maintenance series that performs a variety of entry level to semi-skilled maintenance and repair work to the City's facilities, housing, building systems and functions. Monthly Range $5,350 - $6,503 Final Filing Deadline Sunday, October 4, 2026, 11:59 PM Essential Functions Performs maintenance and repair of the air conditioning systems. Checks lighting systems; performs maintenance and repairs as needed. Inspects electrical systems; performs maintenance and repairs as needed. Inspects plumbing systems; performs maintenance and repairs as needed. Inspects fuel systems; performs maintenance and repairs as needed. Performs roofing maintenance and repairs. Performs City housing maintenance and repairs. Performs construction, repairs and maintenance of building components. Performs janitorial services. Conducts fire safety certifications; performs monthly and annual inspections and certifications. Inspects and certifies emergency generators. Conducts monthly and annual inspections of the City Hall elevator. Alerts the supervisor or lead worker regarding unusual issues or concerns. Supports the relationship between the City of Vernon and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work‑related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND two years of skilled work experience in building maintenance, construction, and repair experience complimented with related coursework applicable to facilities maintenance. Knowledge Of City organization, operations, policies, and procedures. Inspection principles and practices. Building maintenance and repair practices and methods. HVAC systems. Electrical, plumbing, carpentry and building construction practices and methods. Troubleshooting methods. Customer service standards and protocols. Skill in Using power and hand tools. Operating various motorized vehicles and equipment. Reading and interpreting blueprints, plans and schematics. Following verbal and written instructions and procedures. Communicating effectively verbally and in writing. Dealing tactfully and courteously with the public. Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, vendors, suppliers, contractors, sub‑contractors and the general public. License and Certification Requirements A valid California State Driver’s License. Physical Demands and Working Environment Work is performed both in an indoor and outdoor work environment. May be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals and infectious diseases. May be required to climb ladders. May be required to work at considerable heights. May be required to work in confined spaces. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. Pursuant to California Government Code 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their supervisors or by law. “The City of Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer” City of Vernon - Human Resources Department Veronica Avendano, Human Resources Analyst View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io The City of Vernon offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental vision, life, and long term disability insurance. Retirement Benefit Retirement benefits are provided by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS): Effective January 1, 2013, newly hired non-safety employees who are new CalPERS members, as defined by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 ("PEPRA") will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2% at #J-18808-Ljbffr