Maintenance Worker

Maintenance Worker

This is a continuous filing exam. The next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 11/26/2025, 2/27/2026, 5/29/2026, 8/28/2026, 11/30/2026. Under close supervision, the Maintenance Worker performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks with the maintenance of County roads and related infrastructures, drainage systems, pipeline systems, solid waste management facilities, wastewater systems, landscaped areas, and other related facilities. Note: Vacancies may be full-time or intermittent.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of common hand tools. Ability to learn to perform a variety of manual tasks related to assigned duties; follow oral and written instructions; maintain courteous and effective relationships with co-workers and the public; read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance.

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: There are no education or experience requirements for this class. Special Requirements: Physical Requirements: In some positions incumbents will be required to perform heavy manual labor which may include such tasks as digging ditches; lifting and carrying of materials including, but not limited to cement bags, sewer pipe, and sign posts; frequent walking and/or standing, carrying or throwing shovelfuls of paving material; working outdoors in all types of local weather conditions. License Required: A valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher, is required prior to appointment to this class. Failure to maintain a valid License may constitute cause for termination from this class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Minimum Age: 18 years. Special Access: Some positions require the ability to maintain an Airport Security Badge allowing access to secure County Airport locations. Background Check: Some positions in this class must pass an employment history/access investigation and possibly a criminal history record check in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration Regulations and Sacramento County Policies and Procedures. Fingerprinting will be required. Probationary Period: The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.