Building Maintenance Worker

Building Maintenance Worker

The top salary range for this position currently reaches $77,216.96, PLUS, an excellent benefits package! The position will receive a 5.0% salary increase in July 2027; bringing the top step salary to $81,077.85. THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS IS RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY.

Under general supervision of the Public Works Director or their designee, the Building Maintenance Worker performs a variety of maintenance work in the repair, construction, and alteration of City buildings, and facilities, including carpentry, plumbing, roofing, painting, mechanical, heating, air conditioning, and electrical trades work; and performs other related duties as assigned. Supervision is provided by the Public Works Director or their designee.

Essential job functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: (These functions may not be present in all positions in this classification. When a position is filled, the essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind work assignments as needed.)

• Performs carpentry, painting, masonry, glazing, plumbing, electrical and other similar repair; works on construction, alteration, and installation work to City buildings and similar projects; repairs, adjusts, maintains, and coordinates replacement of electrical and plumbing fixtures such as sprinkler systems, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) equipment, controls, and compressors, lighting system, public address system, and electric clocks; repairs, refinishes, and remodels furniture, desks, chairs, doors, windows, cabinets, and other installations; installs and repairs door handles, latches, lock pulleys, hydraulic door checks, springs, and other building components; enforces and follows standard safety practices in the proper and safe use of tools and equipment; makes recommendations for improved methods of work and safety features; operates a variety of hand power tools and other types of equipment; assists in training custodians in the proper use of a variety of tools and equipment; provides temporary relief in similar occupational fields as necessary; assists in scheduling and performing preventative and programmed maintenance functions; oversees the repair and maintenance work of temporary employees, contract employees, and outside contractors; may identify, troubleshoot, and resolve maintenance related problems; may be called to organize and participate in facility walk-throughs and communicate with contractors; and performs other related duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance. May be required to work on weekends, holidays, or evenings.

To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities, and enable the individual to successfully perform the essential job functions of the position. A typical combination is:

• Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or GED equivalent and two years of experience in building trades or building maintenance including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, and/or carpentry work.
• Knowledge of: Building maintenance; various building, landscape, facilities, and/or construction trades such as HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, electrical installation, maintenance and construction, landscape maintenance, and irrigation systems; methods, practices, and equipment used in building maintenance and repair work; janitorial materials and tools; and current safety practices applicable to building trade work.
• Ability to: Operate a variety of equipment and tools used in building maintenance; read and interpret construction plans and specifications; provide internal customer service by investigating complaints; work effectively with City staff, the public, and private contractors on building projects; understand and carry out oral and written directions; and use a computer and its applications to perform the essential and important functions of the job.

Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Class "C" California Driver's License are required.

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds or more with assistance. Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, crouching, and stooping in the performance of daily office activities; and get from one location to another in the course of doing business.

Employee generally works indoors. Environment is generally clean with limited exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, or odors. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but the employee may occasionally be exposed to loud talking and interruptions from telephones and/or members of the public.

The duties, skills, and demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Applicants must complete an application online prior to the final filing date. Applications will be screened for qualifications, appropriate background, and only the most qualified will be invited to participate in the examination process. Successful candidates must achieve a minimum passing score in each of the test components. Applicants will be notified by e-mail as to the test date, time, and location. The examination process will include: Oral interview weighted at 100% Candidates will be required to pass a City administered pre-employment physical and may be required to pass a thorough background investigation and polygraph examination as part of the selection process. Candidates who do not pass will be disqualified and removed from the eligibility list. Applicants with legal disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact the Human Resources Department at least five (5) business days prior to the examination date.

The City of Alhambra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.