Building Maintenance Worker

Building Maintenance Worker

The Building Maintenance Worker is an entry-level position that is expected to perform a variety of basic-level custodial and maintenance duties in the General Services Division of the Public Works Department. The General Services Division is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all City-owned buildings and the Presidio of Monterey. Building Maintenance Workers will work as part of a team and independently and are responsible to provide quality customer service to both internal and external customers. This position may be assigned to work shifts outside of the standard 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. work hours. As part of the recruitment process, candidates who are determined to meet the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities will be required to participate in a hands-on skills assessment that will test their basic carpentry, basic plumbing, and basic soldering capabilities.

Nestled along California's Central Coast, the City of Monterey is known for its natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, hospitality, and sense of community. The City of Monterey is a full-service charter city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. The City of Monterey is a full-service city that provides police, fire, public works, planning, recreation, and parks services and operates its conference center, sports center, parking, and marina facilities.

The City of Monterey offers a competitive benefits package to full-time employees. Some of these benefits include a Health Spending Fund, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Vacation Accruals, Sick Leave, 14 Paid Holidays, Education Incentive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement Programs, CalPERS Retirement, and more!

Under supervision, to perform a variety of custodial and general building maintenance work; to coordinate custodial work performed by contract personnel; to set up facilities for conferences, events, and use by others; and to do related work as required. This is the entry level class in the Building Maintenance series. The Building Maintenance Worker class is distinguished from the Building Maintenance Craftsworker by the performance of less than the full range of duties and the less complex and skilled duties that are assigned to the latter. Incumbents work under general closer supervision than the Craftsworker.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform a variety of general building maintenance work such as painting, repairing seats, benches, tables, and chairs, replacing washers in faucets, and repairing electrical plugs and cords.
• Perform cleaning and custodial duties such as sweeping, scrubbing, vacuuming, mopping, stripping, waxing, and polishing floors and replenish supplies.
• Operate power cleaning and buffing equipment; dusts.
• Wash windows, walls, and woodwork; empty wastebaskets and ashtrays.
• Coordinate custodial work performed by contract personnel, ensuring that work is completed in a timely manner.
• Performs basic trades work in painting, drywall installation and repair, carpentry, plumbing and electrical.
• Assist with the renovation, repair and maintenance of facilities.
• Determines work procedure; prepares time, cost and material estimates as needed to complete work orders.
• Set up buildings and facilities for conferences, events, and use by others.
• Perform building security functions; provide a variety of general assistance for Building Maintenance Craftworkers and the Building Maintenance Supervisor.
• Support the relationship between the City of Monterey and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
• Perform other job-related duties within the scope of this job classification as assigned.

Education: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.

Experience: One (1) year experience in building equipment maintenance work.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Must possess a valid California Driver's License upon time of appointment and be insurable with the City's standard insurance rate, unless otherwise approved by appointing authority.

Knowledge of: Methods, tools, equipment, and materials used in general building maintenance and cleaning operations. Safe working practices. Customer service techniques.

Skill in: Performing a variety of general custodial and building maintenance work. Coordinating custodial work performed by contract personnel. Operating a variety of hand and power tools used in custodial and general building maintenance work. Painting preparation and finish work. Performing minor electrical such as replacing face plates and light switches, plumbing, door and window repair. Following oral and written instructions. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others. Dealing courteously with the general public. Working individually or as part of a crew.

Physical Demands Standing & Walking – Standing for extended periods of time and/or walking distances (1 or more miles). Lifting - Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds; use proper lifting techniques including bending at the knees. Climbing - Ability to ascend 10 ft. or more up ladder(s). Manual Dexterity - The ability to perform multiple work activities requiring a significant level of physical and mental coordination, such as using hand and power tools; repair and calibration of instruments; Visual - Acuity for driving long periods; reading literature for long periods; industry warning signs and instruments; reading maps and diagrams, computer screen. Hearing and Speech - Ability to communicate in person and over the telephone. Mobility - Ability to operate a motor vehicle, and reach, push, pull, stoop, bend, and squat. Reflexes - Ability to quickly and automatically respond to emergency and safety situations. Wear and operate in protective equipment as assigned, when working in hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions, including but not limited to head protection, eye protection, respiratory protection, hand protection, foot protection, knee protection, and full body protection.

Environmental Elements Work is performed in any city building and outdoors with exposure to inclement weather; exposure to noise, dust, grease fumes, gases and potentially hazardous chemicals. Work is in and around moving vehicles and machinery. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays and be available for work on an emergency basis.

All City of Monterey employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.