BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER

State of California; California; On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Job summary

State of California, Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) in Albany is seeking a Building Maintenance Worker to perform semi-skilled tasks related to repair, painting, maintenance, and cleaning of facilities, grounds, and equipment. Under supervision, you will also guide OCB student helpers as part of their internship program.

The role supports a 24/7 residential program, with on-site parking and a campus accessible by public transit.

Qualifications

• Semi-skilled technician with abilities in building repair, painting, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform repair, painting, alteration, maintenance, and cleaning of buildings, facilities, grounds, and equipment.
• Instruct, lead, or supervise OCB student helpers as part of internship programs.

Job description

Building Maintenance Worker BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER

$4,292.00 - $5,630.00 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: 11/12/2026

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

This position is located in the city of Albany.

The Orientation Center for the Blind (OCB) is a residential program operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing independent living skills and pre-vocational training services to adults who are blind or visually impaired.

This position is for a Building Maintenance Worker. Under the direction of the Supervisor I (SUP I), Assistant Administrator for Facility Operations, the Building Maintenance Worker performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks related to the repair, painting, alteration, maintenance, and cleaning of buildings, facilities, grounds, and equipment. The role also includes working with OCB student helpers as part of their internship program by instructing, leading, or supervising students, as well as performing other related duties as assigned. Available to staff: free on-site parking. The campus is conveniently located within walking distance from public transportation.

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

Working Conditions

The majority of the work will take place in one of the following locations with consumers, the public, colleagues, and other stakeholders: a DOR open office setting in a cubicle environment, offsite in the community, at events and various partner locations, and/or at an approved alternate work location. The incumbent must have the ability to work in an office setting for up to 40 hours per week and remain at a workstation for extended periods while utilizing a personal computer, peripherals, and other office equipment with or without accommodation. The incumbent will be working in an office setting with both natural and artificial lighting. Strong interpersonal skills are required to interact effectively with consumers, the public, colleagues, and other stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER

BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER $4,292.00 - $5,630.00

Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. For additional information please visit https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113

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

Positions

1

Work Location

Alameda County

Telework

In Office

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

If you are interested in becoming a part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) invites you to apply for this employment opportunity.

DOR administers the largest vocational rehabilitation program in the country. We have a three-pronged mission to provide services and advocacy that assist people with disabilities to live independently, become employed and have equality in the communities in which they live and work. DOR provides consultation, counseling, and vocational rehabilitation, and works with community partners to assist the consumers we serve.

DOR is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented and skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of communities that exist in California and values fairness and inclusion. Diversity encompasses characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, language, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, veteran status, criminal history, and family structures.

Our work at DOR is guided by the following core values:

• We believe in the talent and potential of individuals with disabilities.
• We invest in the future through creativity, ingenuity, and innovation.
• We ensure our decisions and actions are informed by interested individuals and groups.
• We pursue excellence through continuous improvement.
• We preserve the public’s trust through compassionate and responsible provision of services.

VISION STATEMENT:

Employment, independence, and equality for all Californians with disabilities.

MISSION STATEMENT:

DOR works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Please visit our website to learn more about DOR and our mission.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Strong verbal communication skills; ability to take direction, work independently, and collaborate effectively as part of a team; self-motivated. Demonstrated empathy and the ability to work alongside individuals with disabilities as equal team members. Commitment to conducting oneself with integrity and professionalism in alignment with DOR policies and CalHR regulations.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

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:
Office of Civil Rights
[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.

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.