Building Maintenance Worker II

City of Santa Cruz; California; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Santa Cruz seeks a versatile Building Maintenance Worker II to maintain and repair City buildings and the 10-branch Santa Cruz Public Libraries system. Responsibilities include plumbing, electrical, carpentry, landscaping, and general cleaning to keep facilities safe and welcoming for the community.

Under supervision, duties range from skilled building repairs to custodial tasks, with potential for lead direction and cross-department opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• One year of experience as Building Maintenance Worker I or similar with the City.
• Two years of custodial and repair experience in building maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform various building repairs including plumbing, electrical and carpentry.
• Conduct routine custodial maintenance and groundskeeping for City facilities.
• Read blueprints or diagrams and follow instructions accurately.
• Prepare work reports and maintain records; may lead other staff.

Skills

Hand tool usage

Shop tool usage

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Small hand tools

Shop tools

Job description

The current vacancy is for Building Maintenance Worker II at the Santa Cruz Public Libraries and City of Santa Cruz. Under supervision, the Building Maintenance Worker II performs a variety of building, plumbing, electrical and carpentry repairs and maintenance, landscape maintenance and general cleaning of City buildings and facilities and performs related work as required.

Showcase your hands-on repair and maintenance skills to work where the community comes together! The City of Santa Cruz is seeking a versatile and skilled hands-on problem-solver with custodial, repair, and maintenance experience to join Santa Cruz Public Libraries as a Building Maintenance Worker II. Help maintain and care for the City’s 10-branch Library system, with locations stretching from downtown Santa Cruz to La Selva Beach and Boulder Creek. You’ll perform a variety of custodial duties, building repairs, maintenance, and groundskeeping to keep library buildings and grounds safe, functional, and welcoming for the community.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill other Regular, Full Time, Part Time, Limited Term, and Temporary Building Maintenance Worker II vacancies in other City Departments , such as Public Works or Parks and Recreation, that may occur during the life of the list. The eligible list established from this recruitment is valid for up to one year from the date established unless the list is extended or abolished by the Human Resources Director.

Basic Function

Under supervision, the Building Maintenance Worker II performs a variety of building, plumbing, electrical and carpentry repairs and maintenance, landscape maintenance and general cleaning of City buildings and facilities and performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This class differs from Building Maintenance Worker I primarily in that occupants are expected to perform the more skilled building maintenance work such as electrical, plumbing and carpentry and may provide lead direction.

(May include, but are not limited to those duties listed below):

• May perform any of the duties associated with the class of Building Maintenance Worker I.
• Performs rough and finished carpentry in the maintenance and remodeling of City buildings and facilities such as building cabinets and shelves, repairing furniture, construction of stage sets and other auditorium fixtures, hanging and repairing doors and other structural fixtures and related.
• Performs plumbing work in the installation and repair of restroom fixtures, heating and air conditioning system maintenance and repair, and other water and sewage systems plumbing as required.
• Performs electrical work such as wiring and rewiring, switch installation, fluorescent ballast replacement, repair of outlets and related.
• Performs landscape maintenance duties, including watering, mowing, planting, weeding, trimming, aerating, renovating, and fertilizing turf; trims and prunes bushes, trees and shrubs.
• Fabricates tools and accessory items as necessary using various shop equipment and tools.
• May make keys, recombine and re-pin lock cylinders, and repair and install door lock assemblies for government buildings and retain related records as necessary.
• May order supplies as necessary.
• Prepares activity and related reports and maintains work records as required.
• May provide lead direction to Building Maintenance Workers I, Custodians, temporary workers or volunteers.
• Performs other related duties that may be reasonably expected as part of this classification.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Position requires talking, hearing, walking, climbing, reaching, working overhead, twisting, balancing, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand and foot movement in the performance of daily duties. The position requires both near and far vision. The need to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing up to 75 pounds is required. Additionally, the incumbent in this position works inside and outside in all weather conditions including wet, hot, and cold. The incumbent may use chemicals including cleaning solvents, lubricants and paints; in the course of work, the incumbent will regularly be exposed to fumes, dust, and grease or oils. May be exposed to biohazards and/or hazardous chemicals. This position may also require exposure to spiders, mice and other pests. In addition, the incumbent may often be exposed to electrical energy, be subjected to vibration and may work in environments with constant noise. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to use power and noise producing tools and equipment and drive motorized vehicles. The work may include working on ladders or scaffolding and elevated locations such as rooftops. Other working conditions include working around moving objects or vehicles, working with hands in water, and working on slippery uneven surfaces. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities listed is acceptable. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of the following:

• High school diploma or tested equivalent; and
• One year of experience as a Building Maintenance Worker I or similar job with the City indicating possession of the skills necessary to assume the responsibilities of this class.

OR

• Two years of experience performing a variety of custodial and repair tasks in the maintenance of buildings and facilities.

Knowledge

• Plumbing, carpentry and electrical repair and related tools and equipment.

Skills

• Use small hand tools and shop tools as required.

Abilities

• Read building blueprints or design diagrams.
• Understand and accurately follow verbal and written instructions and prepare related work reports as required.
• Act in a courteous and effective manner when dealing with the general public.
• Willingness to work weekends as required.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

• Possession at time of hire and continued maintenance of a valid Class C California driver's license and a safe driving record.

• Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
• Service Field Crew Leader
• Building Maintenance Worker II
• Building Maintenance Worker I
• Custodian