Facilities Maintenance Worker (Part-Time)

JOB BULLETIN

As of June 22, 2024
$25.67 - $32.47 Hourly Rate

Are you a self-motivated individual seeking a part-time role that offers flexibility and the opportunity to make a difference in the community?

The City of Buena Park is searching for a motivated Part-Time Facilities Maintenance Worker to join the Community Development team. The individual in this position will play an important role in ensuring the cleanliness, safety, and aesthetic appeal of the City’s entertainment corridor and other public facilities. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who possesses basic construction skills, thrives on taking ownership of tasks, excels at working independently, and enjoys working outdoors. From graffiti removal, trash pick-up, gardening and weed abatement, to repairing fences, the Facilities Maintenance Worker's contributions will play a vital role in maintaining the City’s facilities to the highest standards. Apply today to join the team!

This flexible, part-time position is budgeted for 20 hours per week and requires the availability to work within the City’s normal business hours. Interested individuals are strongly encouraged to apply early!

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under moderate supervision, performs semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and repair tasks related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of city buildings and facilities; and does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Facilities Maintenance Worker is distinguished from the Facilities Maintenance Technician, who has more specialized knowledge of equipment maintenance and repair practices and problem-solving procedures. The Facilities Maintenance Worker is differentiated from the Lead Maintenance Worker, who has additional responsibility for organizing, assigning, and checking the work of employees, and coordinating work with vendors and contractors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class.

Performs building construction, repair and maintenance tasks given oral instructions, written specifications or drawings, and/or directions from lead workers.
Participates in the installation, repair and/or replacement of basic building components such as windows, doors, shelving, cabinets, locks and locksets, restroom fixtures, flooring, roofing, drainage devices, and communication devices such as phones, cables, and computers.
Inspects heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) components for proper operation; reports problems and assists Facilities Maintenance Technician with minor repairs and servicing.
Moves furniture and sets up facilities for events.
Replaces light bulbs, ballasts or fixtures.
Repairs basic plumbing leaks and related mechanical problems.
Conducts basic repairs involving telecommunication lines and phone networks.
Operates shop power tools as directed, such as table saw, drill press, band saw, combination miter saw and grinder, hand drill, sander, grinder, reciprocating saw, soldering iron, and rotor hammer.
Completes basic work and activity reports.


QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

Knowledge of:
General building maintenance and repair functions related to carpentry, locksmithing, plumbing, electrical maintenance, telecommunications, and fire and security alarm methods and practices; HVAC maintenance practices and procedures; basic construction and repair methods and techniques; basic building and facilities equipment maintenance practices; safety standards and procedures; effective customer service techniques.

Ability to:
Perform semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work related to public buildings and facilities; safely operate hand and power tools, including metering and testing devices; apply safe and efficient work methods; follow oral and written instructions; complete basic work records; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, staff, management, and the general public.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach above and below shoulder level with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch; talk and hear; climb or balance; occasionally sit.

The employee is expected to squat, crawl, and work within confined physical spaces. Employees may climb stairs, ladders, or small stools, and lift and carry parts, supplies, and equipment, typically weighing less than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this class include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to use oral communication skills; read and interpret documents; analyze and solve basic problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; interact with co-workers, staff, management, contractors, and the public.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee frequently works in extreme outside weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts, in high or precarious places, and is exposed to wet or humid conditions, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and the risk of electrical shock. The noise level is moderately loud to frequently loud, at 85 to 95 decibels, when operating power machinery.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

High School graduation or G.E.D. equivalent is required. Coursework or vocational training in one or more of the building maintenance and construction trades, such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and painting is desirable. One year of experience involving building and facilities maintenance and repair work and/or mechanical, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or HVAC tasks is required.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Valid Class C California driver license, acceptable driving record, and evidence of insurance are required.

The employee may be required to respond to emergency calls during non-regularly scheduled work hours, including nights and weekends.

APPLICANT INFORMATION/EXAM WEIGHT

Applicants must submit a City application online through the Human Resources Department web page at www.buenapark.com/hr . Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education, and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City employment application.

All applications will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include but is not limited to an oral interview and/or written exams and oral presentations. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment eligible list from which hires may be made. An eligible list is valid for up to one year unless exhausted sooner.

The City of Buena Park is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status or disability.

Americans with Disabilities:
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (714) 562-3515 no later than 5 business days before the test date.

Fingerprinting:
Applicants who are selected for hire are fingerprinted during the pre-placement processing period. All fingerprints will be processed with the Department of Justice to verify criminal records or absence thereof.

Physical Examination:
Employment offers are conditional based, upon the successful completion of a medical examination which may include drug and alcohol screening. Physicals are performed by the City's designated physician at the City's expense.

The City of Buena Park Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policy requires that all applicants undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment.

Below is a list of key benefits offered to part-time, seasonal, and limited service employees of the City of Buena Park and is only a summary of benefits. They are not intended to replace or modify the legal plan documents on file in the Human Resources Department.

SALARY RANGE: Composed of six (6) steps - Entry step through E step (Except management positions). Each step represents an increase of approximately five (5) percent.

RETIREMENT: Provided through deferred compensation 457 plan administered by Nationwide Retirement Solutions. Employee pays member contribution of 3.75%. The City matches the employee's contribution of 3.75%.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Available to all City employees and their immediate families.

OC CREDIT UNION: Available to all City employees and their families.

Closing Date/Time: 5/13/2024 12:00 AM Pacific

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