Building & Grounds Maintenance Worker I/II

SAN-Benito-Count; Hollister (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

San Benito County is seeking an entry-level Building and Grounds Maintenance Worker to assist with general maintenance, grounds upkeep, and basic repairs across county buildings and facilities.

Under supervision, incumbents learn to handle carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC tasks while performing routine grounds work and supporting the Facilities and Grounds team.

Qualifications

• This is an entry/first working level in the Building and Grounds Maintenance Worker series.
• Assist with maintenance and repair tasks under direct supervision and guidance.
• Willingness to learn multiple trades and operate within county facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of county buildings, facilities, fixtures, and equipment.
• Provide grounds maintenance duties as part of routine operations.
• Assist with more skilled assignments under direct supervision.

Skills

General maintenance

Grounds maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical work

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Computer

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

• 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