Building Maintenance Worker

Building Maintenance Worker

The City of La Habra is recruiting to fill the position of Building Maintenance Worker in the Building Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department, and to establish an eligibility list for future openings. Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks implementing the City's building maintenance program including performing tasks in construction, alteration, maintenance, and repair of City buildings, facilities, and equipment; and performs other related duties as assigned. This is the journey-level class in the building maintenance series that performs the full range of duties required to ensure that City buildings provide the highest level of safety for public and staff use. Responsibilities include inspecting and attending to assigned areas in a timely manner, and performing a wide variety of tasks in the maintenance and repair of buildings or equipment, including maintaining, replacing, and repairing basic plumbing and electrical systems and fixtures, and assisting in custodial duties as necessary.

Examples of Duties(Duties may include, but are not limited to the following): Troubleshoots and repairs electrical appliances, lighting fixtures, switches, outlets, etc. Paints and re-paints areas as necessary. Performs general maintenance and custodial work. Performs a variety of building alterations. Completes work orders and maintains records and prepares reports as required. Secures necessary supplies, equipment and tools required for work. Provides direction for the activities of part-time maintenance staff. Cleans and maintains supplies in restrooms. Performs minor maintenance and repairs on equipment or buildings such as replacing light bulbs, fixing doors or minor painting. Unlocks and locks entrances to buildings. Inspects buildings for safety hazards. Operates a variety of electrical cleaning equipment. Maintains custodial equipment and supplies. Performs various tasks in moving or rearranging furniture, desks and other equipment. Maintains proper standards of cleanliness in assigned areas. Maintains, repairs, and replaces plumbing systems and fixtures such as faucets, drinking fountains, water heaters, water closet, urinals, water regulators and pressure valves. Maintains, repairs, and replaces electrical systems including light switches, motors, wall receptacles and conduits. Provides periodic maintenance to air conditioning and heating units. Maintains tools and equipment in working order. Submits and fills work orders. Maintains records of work performed. Assists in setting up special events. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifying Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of: Practices, methods, equipment, tools and materials used in maintaining, cleaning and repairing buildings, office space, and meeting rooms. Basic construction and repair methods, including carpentry, pipe fitting, painting and cement work. Systems of lighting controls, plumbing repair and installation, electrical motor repair and troubleshooting. The operation and minor maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles and power equipment. Safe work methods and safety practices pertaining to the work, including the handling of hazardous chemicals. Safe driving rules and practices. Basic computer applications related to the work. English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to the public and City staff, in person and over the telephone. Safety OSHA requirements and techniques. Skill and Ability to: Use equipment, tools, and machinery related to building maintenance. Skillfully and safely use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools, and a variety of custodial equipment required for the work. Perform a variety of building maintenance duties including painting, plastering, drywall, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Troubleshoot maintenance problems and determine materials and supplies required for repair. Learn City streets and find various locations within the City. Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone and in writing. Use tact, initiative, prudence and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines in politically sensitive situations. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and possess good customer service skills. Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the assigned duties.

Training and Experience: Considerable experience or combination of education and experience which provides the qualifying knowledge, skills and abilities for successful performance as a Building Maintenance Worker outlined above. Coursework in general construction, building trades, and facility maintenance. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must possess mobility to work in various City buildings and facilities; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work, operate varied hand and power tools and custodial equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio; finger dexterity to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate the above-mentioned tools and equipment; ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect work sites; lift, move, and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds, and heavier weights with the use of proper equipment. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; have sufficient eyesight, hard copy reports and computer images, and sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements including typing. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction at normal conversational levels in person and over the telephone WORK ENVIRONMENT : Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Incumbent travels to various work sites throughout the City, which requires exposure to traffic and construction hazards, machinery hazards, herbicides/pesticides, electrical currents, adverse weather conditions, temperature and noise extremes, wetness, humidity, heights, fumes, dusts, odors, solvents, grease/oil, toxic or caustic chemicals, vibration. Worker occasionally works past normal office hours to complete assignments. Must be able to use and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment such as: clothing, Earplugs, ear covers, helmets, respirators, safety goggles/glasses, leather type work boot, protective gloves, and other PPE's as needed. Special Requirement: Must be available to work flexible hours including day-time hours, after hours, nights, weekends, and holidays. Certificates or Licenses: Must possess and maintain a California Class C driver's license. SPECIAL CONDITIONS PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISASTER SERVICE WORKER : In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all La Habra city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.

Application Procedure: To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a City application and supplemental questions online through the Human Resources Department webpage at Completed applications will be accepted until 6:00 p.m., Monday, November 16, 2026. Applications will be screened and those applicants deemed best qualified will be invited to an oral interview. The final candidate must successfully complete a medical exam, drug screening, employment history verification, DMV check and will also be fingerprinted. If any accommodation is needed during the interviewing or testing process, please notify the Human Resources Department at least five days in advance of your scheduled appointment so that we may be able to provide a reasonable accommodation.

Benefits: MEDICAL INSURANCE: Several CalPERS health plans are available. The City pays a flat rate portion of the premium according to the bargaining unit agreement. DENTAL INSURANCE: Two (2) plans are available. The City pays a flat rate portion of the premium. The Employee may pay a portion of the insurance premium according to the bargaining unit agreement and this benefit is voluntary. VISION INSURANCE: The City pays a flat rate portion of the premium. The Employee may pay a portion of the insurance premium according to the bargaining unit agreement and this benefit is voluntary. LIFE INSURANCE: The City requires all employees to carry a minimum amount of life insurance according to the bargaining unit agreement. RETIREMENT: CalPERS 2% @ 60 with a 8% employee contribution (classic); new members 2% @ 62 with a 50% of the normal cost plus 1% cost sharing (PEPRA). The City of La Habra does not participate in Social Security. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The City offers MissionSquare Retirement as its deferred compensation administrator. This is a voluntary benefit with no City contribution. VACATION: Earned at the rate of ten (10) working days per year for the first four (4) years of service. Additional vacation may be earned by employees after five (5) years of service. SICK LEAVE: Accumulated on the basis of eight (8) hours per month. HOLIDAYS: An average of eleven (11) holidays per year, based on the bargaining group of the position. EMPLOYEE GYM: The City offers an in-house gym at City hall to support employees health and wellness.