Building & Grounds Maintenance Worker I/II

County of San Benito; California (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

County of San Benito seeks a Building and Grounds Maintenance Worker I/II to support maintenance and repair of county buildings, facilities, and related equipment. The role includes grounds keeping, basic carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical work under supervision.

At the I level, responsibilities are learned under direct guidance; II level may supervise inmate workers and handle broader maintenance tasks with less supervision. A valid CA driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
• Basic knowledge of building trades and grounds keeping methods.
• Ability to read and understand plans, construction drawings, and blueprints.
• Willingness to learn and operate under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general maintenance and semi-skilled work on County buildings, facilities, and equipment.
• Perform basic carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical work.
• Maintain county grounds including mowing, weeding, and turf care.
• Respond to repair requests and assist with inspections of buildings and facilities.
• Operate hand tools and power equipment; assist with vehicle operation.
• In II, supervise 1–2 inmate workers on projects.

Skills

Plans & blueprints

Tools handling

Time estimation

Teamwork

Reading/writing directions

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Under supervision, to assist with performing a variety of general maintenance and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of County of buildings, facilities, fixtures, and building equipment; to perform grounds maintenance duties; and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

I:

This is the entry and first working level in the Building and Grounds Maintenance Worker class series. Incumbents learn and perform a variety of duties in the maintenance and repair of County buildings, facilities, and related machinery and equipment. Incumbents assist with the more skilled assignments under direct guidance. As incumbents demonstrate requisite skills and knowledge on a sustained basis, it is expected that they will be promoted to the Building and Grounds Maintenance Worker II level. This class is distinguished from Building Maintenance Worker II in that incumbents work with more guidance and supervision, performing a narrower range of assignments, which require a lower level of skill.

II:

This is the fully experienced working level in the Building and Grounds Maintenance Worker class series. Incumbents perform a variety of duties in the maintenance and repair of County buildings, facilities, and related machinery and equipment. Assignments involve painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and HVAC repairs. Incumbents also perform grounds maintenance work. This class is distinguished from Building and Grounds Maintenance Worker I in that incumbents work with less guidance and supervision, performing a broader range of assignments which require a higher level of skill.

REPORTS TO

Building and Grounds Superintendent or Facilities and Grounds Manager

CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED

I:

This is not a supervisory class.

II:

This is not a supervisory class although some work oversight may be provided for Community Service Workers.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

I:

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; ability to walk in uneven terrain and on slippery surfaces; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; ability to crawl through various areas requiring movement on hands and knees; ability to climb, stoop, crouch, and kneel; lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.; perform sustained physical work; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX; operate an automobile; use hand tools and power equipment.

II:

Frequently stand and walk; ability to walk in uneven terrain and on slippery surfaces; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; ability to crawl through various areas requiring movement on hands and knees; ability to climb, stoop, crouch, and kneel; lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.; perform sustained physical work; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX; operate an automobile; use hand tools and power equipment.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

I/II: Work is performed in building and outdoor environments; work is performed in varying temperatures; exposure to dust, chemicals, and gases; exposure to electrical currents; continuous contact with other staff.

(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)

I:

• Assists with performing a variety of general maintenance and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of County buildings, facilities, and associated equipment
• Assists with and performs basic carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical work
• May respond to repair requests and make requisited repairs
• Learns to maintain boilers, fire alarms, and fire extinguishers
• Assists with the storage of surplus furniture and equipment
• Learns to pull wire for computer systems and solder receptacles
• Learns to check and maintain generators
• Learns to maintain, repair, and replace fan motors
• Replaces broken floor tiles
• Performs general grounds keeping work
• Maintains county grounds including mowing, weeding and water of turf
• Under direct supervision, applies some chemicals such as herbicides and fertilizers to enhance plant growth
• Assists with inspection of buildings and facilities for needed repairs
• Moves furniture and equipment
• Operates hand tools, power equipment, and vehicles.

II:

• Provides supervision over 1 -2 inmate assigned to assist with work projects
• Performs a variety of general maintenance and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of County buildings, facilities, and associated equipment
• Performs basic carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical work
• Responds to repair requests and makes requisite repairs
• Maintains heat and air conditioning systems
• Maintains fire alarms and fire extinguishers
• Maintains, repairs, and replaces fan motors
• Replaces broken floor tiles
• Performs general grounds keeping work such as mowing, weeding and watering turf
• Applies some chemicals such as herbicides and fertilizers to enhance plant growth as necessary
• Assists with inspection of buildings and facilities for needed repairs
• Moves furniture and equipment
• Operates hand tools, power equipment, and vehicles
• May oversee Community Service Workers.

Any combination of training and experience, which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying.

A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

I/I:

Previous work experience in building and/or grounds maintenance work is highly desirable.

II:

One year of building maintenance experience comparable to that of a Building and Grounds Maintenance Worker I with San Benito County.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (continued)

The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of San Benito assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a "meet and confer" process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect.

I/II:

Special Requirements:

Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Knowledge of:

I:

Basic knowledge of practices, tools, equipment, and materials used in the building trades.

General grounds keeping and landscape maintenance methods and procedures.

Safe work practices and procedures.

II:

Practices, tools, equipment, and materials used in the building trades.

Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment in County buildings and facilities.

General grounds keeping and landscape maintenance methods and procedures.

Safe work practices and procedures applicable to building maintenance and grounds keeping work.

Ability to:

I:

• Learn and perform a variety of general maintenance and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of County buildings, facilities, and associated equipment.
• Perform grounds keeping and landscape maintenance assignments.
• Learn to read and understand plans, construction drawings, and blueprints.
• Learn to recognize and locate conditions, which require maintenance and repair.
• Use and care for hand and power tools used in building trades and grounds keeping work.
• Learn to estimate time and materials for maintenance assignments.
• Make basic mathematical calculations.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

II:

• Perform a variety of general maintenance and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of County buildings, facilities, and associated equipment.
• Perform grounds keeping and landscape maintenance assignments.
• Read and understand plans, construction drawings, and blueprints.
• Recognize and locate conditions which require maintenance and repair.

In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all County of San Benito employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.

Supplemental Information

The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute an expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of San Benito assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or admissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a "meet and confer" process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect.