BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER

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

Job summary

California Department of Developmental Services at Porterville Developmental Center is seeking a Building Maintenance Worker. The role covers semi-skilled manual tasks in installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of equipment, fixtures, buildings, and facilities, with emphasis on safety.

This position requires following directions, reading and writing at an appropriate level, and preparing reports of work performed.

Qualifications

• Semi-skilled manual tasks in installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair.
• Read and write at a level appropriate to the classification.
• Follow directions and prepare reports of work done.

Responsibilities

• Perform variety of maintenance tasks on equipment, fixtures, buildings and building facilities.
• Maintain safety of persons and property and requisition supplies as needed.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Positions exist in Plant Operations. Under supervision, to do a variety of semi-skilled manual tasks in installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of equipment, fixtures, buildings and building facilities. Maintain the safety of persons and property. Knowledge of common methods, practices, and materials used in maintenance and repair work, and their proper employment and care. Follows directions, prepares reports of work done, requisitions supplies, reads and writes at a level appropriate to the classification. The information contained in this duty statement is designed to outline the essential duties and essential tasks,however, other duties not contained in this duty statement may be required consistent with the operational needs of the facility and the Job Specifications for this classification.

Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three (3) percent in exchange for five (5) hours per month of the Personal Leave.

CalHR Is Currently Administering a Continuous File Examination For This Classification. To Take The Examination And Obtain List Eligibility, Please Click The Following Link To Take The Online Exam Or Copy And Paste The Link Into Your Web Browser: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1249

If you are using list eligibility from an online exam to qualify for this position, you MUST include with your application any documentation (i.e., copy of transcript, degree, license, etc.) to verify meeting the MQ’s or you may NOT be considered for the position.

The MQs will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the MQs of the classification, the applicant may not be considered and withheld from the eligible list.

Temporary state housing may be available for those relocating to fill hard to recruit positions. Housing assignments and rates will be determined in accordance with Department policy, operational priorities, and applicable labor agreements.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.

Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment.

This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

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

Working Conditions

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Incumbents will be exposed to all Clinical and Support services areas of the facility. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens and other conditions common to a clinical nursing environment. Ongoing interaction with personnel and the public. This position requires problem solving skills and ability to communicate effectively. Requires working with all levels of personnel within the orgainzation while maintaining effective communication to meet objectives.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Essential physical requirements include the following: requires correct vision and hearing to normal range. Requires finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, endurance, and sensory ability to perform the duties contained in this duty statement. Involves lifting of up to 50 pounds alone. Lifting may often be combined with pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, squatting, grabbing, carrying, kneeling, twisting, and reaching at or above, shoulder level. Includes bending and twisting, sitting, standing, and walking most of the time, with, or working on, irregular surfaces and periodically requires extraordinary physical activity. Overtime may be required to ensure the operational needs of the facility are met. Works around electrical equipment thoughout the facility.

WORK LOCATION AND TIMES

Porterville Developmental Center, Plant Operations Department. Works an assigned shift/schedule as assigned by the designated supervisor. Overtime, weekend and holiday work may be required. Work assignment may be subject to call back based on the operational needs of PDC. Porterville Developmental Center Plant operations departments core business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Lunch is 1200-1230 hours.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-530600

Position #(s): 472-264-6215-001

Working Title: Building Maintenance Worker

Classification: BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER

$4,292.00 - $5,145.00 A

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

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Tulare County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Porterville Developmental Center Can Be Contacted At

Porterville Developmental Center

HR/Recruitment and Exams

P.O. Box 2000

Porterville, CA 93258

[phone], [phone], or [phone]

Contact Evangelina Valle, or Laura Medina Jimenez, or Monica Rodriguez for questions specific to the essential functions of the position only.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Benefits

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

California State Employee Benefits Summary

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below: CalPERS 2026 Health Benefit Summary

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact

Monica Rodriguez

[phone]

[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact

Kerrie Sawyer

[phone]

[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Confidential Information

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

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.