Facility Worker

Salary : $41,639.52 - $50,629.28 Annually
Location : Bakersfield, CA, CA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 02478
Department: Public Works
Division: Solid Waste
Opening Date: 07/13/2026


Description
SALARY:

$20.19 - $24.34 / Hour
OPENING DATE: 07/13/26
CLOSING DATE: 7/27/26 at 1:00 PM Pacific Time
The current vacancies are in the Recreation & Parks Department , and Public Works Department.

THE POSITION:

Under direct supervision, performs routine and semi-skilled manual work of limited difficulty in the maintenance and improvement of: municipal parks and streetscapes including grounds and City buildings, solid waste, recycling or related areas. Performs a wide variety of manual work related to general maintenance activities. Employees in this class are not required to drive commercial vehicles. Performs other work as required.
Representative Duties
For information on specific job duties, please see full job description, by clicking: Facility Worker

Minimum Qualifications
Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED application & supplemental questionnaire that they meet the below requirements:

• One year of experience in the performance of grounds or building maintenance and repair, general labor or other related experience. OR
• Three (3) months or 400 hours continuous assignment in a general temporary labor capacity with the City of Bakersfield within the last twelve months.
• Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver's license
• Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment physical exam

Examination (Weighted: 100%)
O RAL APPRAISAL INTERVIEW (Weighted 100%): (Tentative) Tuesday, August 11th and 12th , 2026.

An appraisal will be made of the applicant's experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required.
NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application, resume, supplemental questionnaire, and typing certificate; otherwise, the application may be rejected. NOTE: POSTMARKS will not be accepted Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of COMPLETED application.
Full Summary of Benefits by Bargaining Unit:

INSURANCE: The City and the employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. The City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit. Visit the Cityweb page for detailed information (rates and plan information).

RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the City's participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the page for additional information.
01


Please select each of the following for which you have a minimum of one year of experience in/with:

• Building maintenance and repair
• General labor
• Floor buffer and floor scrubber
• Stripping, resealing, and waxing floors
• Landscape Maintenance and Repair
• Small Gas Powered Equipment (i.e. weedeater, backpack blowers, mowers)
• Irrigation System Repair
• Monitors gate at a facility
• Passenger truck with trailer operations
• Assembly of small items
• Other
• None

02


Have you been employed in a general temporary labor capacity with the City of Bakersfield?
03


Have you been employed in a general temporary labor capacity with the City of Bakersfield?

• Yes
• No

04


If answered yes to question # 3, please provide employment dates. (If you answered No, write N/A)?
05


Do you possess a valid Class "C" driver's license or equivalent valid out of state driver's license?

• Yes
• No

06


I understand that this position will require availability to work any shift, including 4x10, nights, swing shift, weekends, and holidays. Are you willing and able to work these shifts?

• Yes
• No

07


I understand this position requires a willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions and being able to work in confined areas and from heights and with exposure to unpleasant conditions.

• Yes
• No

08


I understand that all future correspondence with the City with regards to this recruitment, will be via e-mail provided on my application. Please keep your contact information up-to-date and ensure that your e-mail spam filter allows you to receive messages from View email address on click.appcast.io. Note: All City examination notices are also available via your Government Jobs profile.

• Yes
• No

09


I understand that I am required to submit a completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline, July 27, 2026 at 1 PM, in order for my application to be accepted. (You may submit these documents on-line as an attachment; mail or bring to the Human Resources Department, City Hall 1600 Truxtun Avenue, 1st Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301; email to View email address on click.appcast.io, or Fax to View phone number on click.appcast.io.) The documents must reference the recruitment name and number (i.e. Facility Worker #02478) and be submitted to the attention of Kevin Mendoza.

• Yes
• No

Required Question