Building Maintenance Worker (Part Time - Limited Duration)

Salary : $18.41 - $22.38 Hourly

Location : City of Benicia, CA

Job Type : Part Time

Job Number : 24 / 25 #39

Department : Parks & Community Services

Opening Date : 01 / 24 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 21 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific

Definition

Interviews for qualified candidates will be scheduled once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. It is recommended that candidates submit their application as soon as possible as the recruitment may close at any time.Under direct supervision, the part time Building Maintenance Worker performs a variety of unskilled and semiskilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of City buildings and facilities as required. The position is anticipated to last approximately 6 months.

This is an at will, part-time position which does not receive any insurance benefits.

Representative Duties / Qualifications

The representative duties listed include essential and marginal functions that vary by position. Individuals with disabilities will be considered for placement into positions in this class based upon an assessment of the essential functions of the particular position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION :

Building Maintenance Crew :

• Performs a variety of unskilled and semiskilled work on City buildings and structures; constructs framing, floors and roofing, repairs walls and replaces broken windows and glass; constructs and installs doors; builds articles of wood such as platforms or podiums; repairs and installs various types of wood cabinets, counters, shelving, and repairs stairways; maintains carpentry equipment and tools.
• Performs minor electrical repair work; installs electrical outlets, lines, switches, conduits, circuits and circuit breakers, voltage regulators and related electrical equipment, plugs and switches; operates, troubleshoots, replaces parts and makes maintenance repairs to air conditioning, heating, and other stationary building equipment; wires and maintains lighting and other circuits in various types of buildings; maintains electrical equipment and tools; replaces light bulbs.
• Performs semiskilled plumbing maintenance work; replaces and repairs, inspects, installs, alters and maintains plumbing systems and fixtures, including minor repairs to water, sewer and gas lines, valves, drains, sinks, toilets, faucets, pipes, drains and other plumbing installations; clear clogged sewer and water lines; maintains plumbing equipment and tools.
• Builds forms and mixes, pours, and finishes concrete.
• Prepares work for painting by cleaning surfaces, patches, fills, tapes, textures and sands, paints building and structure interiors and exteriors, applies paint, varnishes and lacquers by using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment; mixes paint; does sign lettering on wood; maintains painting equipment and tools; provides information on the time and materials it took to complete the job.
• Performs building cleaning work including scrubbing, mopping, sealing, and waxing floors and cleaning and disinfecting bathrooms.
• Maintains and dispenses building and office supplies.
• Performs other building maintenance duties as assigned.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS :

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION :

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to acquire the knowledge and abilities would be :

Experience :

A minimum of one year of work experience in building maintenance, construction, electrical and / or mechanical disciplines.

Education :

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

LICENSES AND / OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work involves considerable physical exertion, including heavy lifting. Most work is done outdoors, and will be performed in all weather conditions including inclement weather. Involves exposure to the hazards associated with working around traffic and heavy equipment. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for job assignments; must comply with all safety and CalOSHA standard.

Supplemental Information

APPLICATION PROCESS :

Individuals interested in being considered for this position must submit an application and responses to the required supplemental questions by the final filing date. It is preferred you apply through the NeoGov system by using the link :

Individuals wishing to file a paper application in lieu of the on-line application process should contact the City of Benicia Human Resources Department at 250 East "L" Street, Benicia, CA 94510. Business hours are Monday - Friday from 8 : 00 am - 12 : 00 pm, and from 1 : 00 pm - 5 : 00 pm.

Applicants are expected to accurately document their related experience and any training, education, and / or skills relevant to this position. Applicants should respond to all supplemental questions, even if the information is also contained in the application.

SELECTION PROCESS :

Application materials will be carefully evaluated; applicants who document possession of experience and education which most closely meet the requirements of the position will be invited to participate in the next phase of the selection process, which may include an assessment center and interview process.

Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to future steps in the process.

Prior to appointment, candidates must pass a thorough background investigation and a pre-placement medical screening, including a drug screen.

If, due to a disability, you need accommodations at any point during the application or testing process, please contact Human Resources Department at (707) 746-4766.

This position is a part-time, at will position and the position does not receive any insurance or leave benefits.

Employees in this category are typically enrolled in PARS, an alternate retirement system, and employees have a 6.2% payroll deduction towards PARS. If employees are otherwise eligible for CalPERS retirement system, they wil be enrolled in CalPERS and employees have an 8% payroll deductions towards PERS.

The City does not participate in Social Security except for the required Medicare program, which is a 1.45% payroll deduction.

To provide us with an opportunity to evaluate your background, responses to the Supplemental Questions are required in addition to your application. The information you provide will be used to determine your eligibility to continue in the selection process for this position. All work experience that is described or included in your supplemental responses(s) should have occurred during employment of one / more of the Employers you listed in the "Work Experience" section of your application. If not, you will need to provide additional information as to where / how you received that experience.

This position requires a valid California Driver's License. Do you possess a valid California Driver's License or, if not, do you understand you will be required to obtain one prior to being hired?

Are you willing to work weekends, holidays, or other irregular hours and to conform to departmental uniform standards?

Work involves considerable physical exertion, including lifting and repetitive movement. Most work is done outdoors, and will be performed in all weather conditions, including inclement weather. Work involves exposure to the hazards associated with working around traffic, noise, and equipment. Are you able to perform such types of duties, with or without accommodation?

How many years of experience do you have performing building maintenance work similar to that of the duties detailed in this job description?

Check the box(es) that best describe the different tools / equipment you have used to perform building maintenance.

How many years of paid experience do you have performing semi-skilled plumbing maintenance?

How many years of paid experience do you have performing minor electrical repair?

How many years of paid experience do you have working with swimming pool equipment?

How many years of paid experience do you have performing HVAC repairs?

Please list any specialized training or certifications that you possess that would better prepare you for this role. (ex : degree in construction management, certified electrician, etc.) If none, please put, "N / A".

Please describe any education or work experience not previously covered on your application that you feel lends to the position of Building Maintenance Worker (Part Time).

Do you certify that the information and statements made in connection with this application and supplemental questionnaire are complete and true to the best of your knowledge? Please note that intentional misrepresentation of your qualifications will be grounds for disqualification from this selection process and / or removal from the eligibility list.

Required Question

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