Facilities Worker I/II (20571060)

The Facilities Worker I/II position in the General Services Department perform a variety of building and grounds maintenance work in landscaped areas, parks and public buildings. Facilities Worker II is the full journey level class within the Facilities Worker series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Facilities Worker I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned. This position is scheduled for forty (40) hours per week.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Performs general groundskeeping duties, including but not limited to installing and maintaining landscape materials; blowing and raking leaves, mowing lawns, edging walkways, removing weeds, pruning shrubbery and trees, watering and fertilizing lawns, removing debris and trash, and applying herbicides, fungicides and pesticides.
• Maintains facilities and grounds of parks along the roadside and river.
• Collects and loads trash and debris; delivers to established dump sites.
• Performs routine building maintenance work as required, including but not limited to replacing and/or repairing light fixtures, switches and bulbs or ballasts; hanging pictures, peg boards; repairing, modifying and/or assembling office furniture; painting interiors and exteriors of buildings, etc.
• Moves furniture upon request.
• Operates, cleans and cares for a wide range of custodial, groundskeeping, maintenance and repair equipment, including but not limited to vacuums, buffer, push and rider mowers, blowers, edgers, etc.

The ideal candidate will be able to perform skilled park maintenance, reconstruction and repair work while working independently in the absence of supervision.

ARE WE A MATCH?

• You are able to learn to operate a variety of vehicles, equipment and tools in a safe and effective manner.
• You have knowledge of basic methods, techniques and tools used in building and grounds maintenance and custodial work.
• You are able to perform heavy manual labor.
• You have knowledge of applicable safety regulations and precautions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE:
I - No experience is required. II - One year of increasingly responsible experience in building and grounds maintenance work comparable to that of a Facilities Worker I in Glenn County.

EDUCATION:
I/II - Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance

SPECIAL PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING REQUIREMENTS:

Pass background check for security and fingerprinting.

Pass physical and drug screen.

HOLIDAYS:

13 paid holidays per year and an additional twenty four hours of Holiday Leave. An employee must be employed the last working day before and the first working day after the holiday in order to receive holiday compensation. Employees on leave without pay shall not accrue holiday benefits.

VACATION:

88 hours (approximately 11 working days) per year during the first 2 years of service; 128 hours (approximately 16 working days) per year during years 3 through 12; 168 hours (approximately 21 working days) per year during years 13 through 19; 208 hours (approximately 26 working days) per year after 20 full years of service.

SICK LEAVE:

96 hours (approximately twelve working days) per year of paid sick leave.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE:

40 hours with pay for each instance for immediate family members. Immediate family includes spouse, child, stepchild, grandchild, stepparent, parent, grandparent, parent-in-law, grandparent-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, brother or sister.

LONGEVITY:

Service is based on employment with Glenn County. The County shall provide a longevity differential above the employee’s base rate of pay for those employees represented by this unit as follows: after 10 full years of service 5%, after 15 full years of service 1%, after 20 full years of service 1%, after 25 full years of service 1% and after 30 full years of service 1% for a total of 9%.

HEALTH PLAN:

Glenn County contracts with PERS for medical insurance. The County pays a portion of the medical insurance premium based on the carrier and amount of the total premium.

VISION PLAN:

The County pays the employee premium for a vision plan with Medical Eye Services (MES). The employee may enroll dependents at the employee’s expense.

DENTAL PLAN:

GCGU employees are offered a choice of two voluntary dental insurance plans; Delta Dental (PPO) and DeltaCare (HMO). The employee pays 100% of the premium through payroll deduction.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION:

The County offers three IRC § 457 voluntary Deferred Compensation Plans (tax deferred long-term savings plans): Voya, Nationwide and Edward Jones.

SHORT TERM DISABILITY:

The County coordinates with State Short Term Disability Insurance for regular employees.

LIFE INSURANCE:

The County pays the premium on a $10,000 Term Life Insurance policy for regular County employees. The employee pays the premium for optional life insurance.

RETIREMENT:

The County participates in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) which is coordinated with Social Security. The employee is responsible for 100% of the employee’s portion. Unused accrued sick leave can be converted to service credit at retirement.

SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT:

GCGU employees participate in the Laborers’ International of North America (Industrial) Pension Fund.

PREMIUM PAY:

Premium pay such as shift differential, bilingual, and working-out-of-class pay may be paid depending upon the employee’s work assignment and class.

• Benefits are listed for full-time employees; certain benefits are pro-rated for part-time employees.

To apply for this job opportunity, submit a completed County of Glenn employment application packet online at calopps.org or to the Personnel Department: 525 W. Sycamore Street, Willows, CA 95988 by
5:00 P.M., Friday, January 3, 2025.

This recruitment may be used to establish a list to fill future vacancies for the next six (6) months.

Application packets must include the following
• A Glenn County Employment Application • Résumé
• Transcripts and/or Certificates • Cover Letter

Apply online at: www.countyofglenn.net
The County of Glenn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the Personnel Department.
The above information is general in nature and does not constitute an expressed or implied contract. The County of Glenn has the right to rescind this recruitment at any time.