BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Paid Holidays

CalPERS retirement

Savings Plus Program

Employee Wellness Program

Job summary

State of California is seeking a permanent, full-time Building Maintenance Worker in San Luis Obispo County. The position operates within Plant Operations at Atascadero, performing general building maintenance duties and ensuring safety compliance.

Incumbents must meet eligibility requirements and can expect a salary between $4,292 and $5,145 per month, with comprehensive state benefits. Telework is in-office and duties include maintaining tools, equipment, and facility infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials associated with general building practices.
• Has the physical agility to climb and work off ladders, lift and carry a minimum of 70 pounds, and work standing for extended periods.
• Requisitions for varied commodities are filled in a timely manner and orders delivered to shops.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and up keeps all tools, equipment, and buildings associated with Plant Operations.
• Understands and follows all division of industrial safety and building codes.
• Maintains and follows proper tool control procedures.
• Understands and knows location of MSDS and protective gear and implements usage.
• Reads, understands, and conforms to all Hospital Administrative Directives and Plant Operations policies.

Skills

Building trades knowledge

Job description

Job Posting:Building Maintenance Worker - Plant Operations

Department of State Hospitals

JC-533921 -

JC-533921 - Building Maintenance Worker - Plant Operations

BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER

$4,292.00 - $5,145.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/14/2026

Application Methods

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

permanent/full-time Building Maintenance Worker will be directed by the UtilityShops Supervisor through the Supervisor of Building Trades and the Chief of PlantOperations I in Plant Operations at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials associated withgeneral building practices.
• Has the physical agility toclimb and work off ladders, work on his or her hands and knees forprolonged periods of time, lift and carry a minimum of 70 pounds,work unassisted if necessary, and work standing throughout thework day.
• Requisitions for varied commodities are filled in a timelymanner, accuracy is checked, and orders are delivered todesignated shops.
• Maintains and up keeps alltools, equipment, and buildings associated with Plant Operations.
• Understands and follows all division of industrial safety andbuilding codes when work is being performed in all areas of thefacility.
• Maintains and follows proper tool control procedures.
• Understands and knows location of MSDS and protective gearand implements usage.
• Reads, understands, and conforms to allHospital Administrative Directives (A.D.’s) and Plant Operationspolicies.

Eligibility

To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of one of the following: reachable on acertification list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.

*It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications specified in the examination bulletin/classification specifications.*

*If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy.*

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

• This position may require you to work within the Secured Treatment Area.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER

Building Maintenance Worker - Plant Operations

Classification

BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER $4,292.00 - $5,145.00A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions

1

Work Location

San Luis Obispo County

Telework

In Office

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California. Located on the central coast of California, the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is in the vicinity of destination locations such as San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, and Morro Bay, with easy access to beautiful beaches, serene natural settings and many historical landmarks. We invite you to join our professional and talented workforce.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

• Medical Benefits (health, dental, and vision)
• Work life balance (some positions qualify for flexible work hours and schedules, and a minimum of 10 days of paid leave annually – specific accrual rates can be found here )
• Paid Holidays and leave (family medical leave, military leave, etc)
• Defined benefit retirement program with CalPERS
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• School loan forgiveness under federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Commute Program
• Employee Wellness Program (discounts to health clubs)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• ScholarShare (college savings account)
• On-the-job training and professional development
• Most positions qualify for annual raises until you reach the maximum salary for that position, subject to meeting performance standards

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Information

• Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
• Applications postmarked on the final filing date will be accepted.
• Scanned, copied or faxed applications will not be accepted.
• Applications will be screened and only the most competitive will be offered an interview.
• Any limited-term appointments may transition in to a permanent appointment.
• Selected candidates will be required to submit to a criminal history review utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting.
• This position requires candidates to pass a Medical Evaluation. You will be required to submit to a Medical Evaluation and receive clearance prior to being hired.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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