Building Maintenance Worker

Napa County, California; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Building Maintenance Worker to join their team. This full-time position involves skilled work in the maintenance, alteration, and construction of various structures and equipment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in building trades such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or HVAC, along with strong communication and customer service skills. In addition to a competitive pay range, the role offers opportunities for professional growth and the chance to contribute to community safety during emergencies. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are ready to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Four years of responsible experience in building trades.
• Hands-on technical skills across carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.

Responsibilities

• Skilled work in maintenance, alteration, and construction of equipment and structures.
• Respond to emergencies after hours, on holidays, and weekends as needed.

Skills

Carpentry

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Education

Sufficient education to read and write

Job description

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one (1) full-time vacancy for the position of Building Maintenance Worker and one (1) extra help vacancy for the Department of Corrections at Napa County. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited-term, and extra help vacancies over the next 12 months.

About the Position of Building Maintenance Worker:

• Pay Range: $40.42/hour (Step 1) - $48.21/hour (Step 5)
• Learn more about the summary of benefits HERE.

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreed Salary increases and Wintertime Off (WTO):

• 3.5% COLA Increase effective 7/1/2025
• 3.5% COLA Increase effective 7/1/2026

Napa County’s Department of Corrections is responsible for the coordination of all programs and services related to the institutional care, treatment, and rehabilitation of incarcerated persons, including classification, diagnosis, intake screening, and sentencing alternatives programs. Read more about the Department of Corrections at Napa County HERE!

Position Responsibilities:

The position requires skilled work in the maintenance, alteration, construction of equipment and structures, and related tasks under general supervision. Tasks in the building trades will be assigned. Candidates should have four years of responsible experience in at least one of the following building trades: carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or heating/air conditioning. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on technical skills across all trades and be able to work effectively in a team within a fast-paced environment. Good communication and customer service skills are highly desirable.

Position Requirements:

Applicants must be willing to respond to emergencies after hours, on holidays, and weekends as needed. To qualify, individuals should have:

• Experience: Four years in at least one building trade (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or HVAC).
• Education: Sufficient education to read and write at a level necessary for job performance.
• License or Certificate: Valid California Driver's License. All licenses, certifications, or registrations must be maintained in good standing during employment.

The Recruitment Process:

Application deadline is 5:00 pm PST on Friday, May 9, 2025. Screening and supplemental question scoring are tentatively scheduled for the week of May 12, 2025. The oral panel interview will tentatively occur the week of June 2, 2025, which will also be when the eligibility list is established. Only the most qualified candidates will be considered for placement on the list, valid for up to one year. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to modify the process.

For the full job description and duties, click here.

Additional Information:

Napa County employees are automatically Disaster Service Workers and may be called upon to assist during emergencies such as earthquakes, wildfires, or floods (CA Govt Code § 3102).

Applicants requiring ADA accommodations during the application or selection process should contact Napa County Human Resources at [phone].

Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.