Building Maintenance Worker

THE POSITION

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The Facilities and Real Property Management Division of Public Works is seeking a Building Maintenance Worker. The ideal candidate will have the ability to complete a wide variety of semiskilled manual tasks in the maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities. The ideal candidate will have experience with assignments including repairs to buildings, fixtures and equipment including locks, windows, doors, screens, blinds, gutters, drains, shelving, furniture, cabinets, minor roofing repairs, flooring repair, plaster and concrete, painting and drywall repair, hauling, demolition and carpentry tasks.

To perform work approaching the journey level in a variety of trades in the maintenance and repair of City facilities, equipment, and buildings.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Building Maintenance Worker is independently responsible for the completion of assignments approaching the journey level in a variety of trades. This class differs from other trade classes such as Carpenter, Electrician, and Painter, in that the latter perform journey level work in specialized disciplines. This class differs from Senior Building Maintenance Worker in that the Senior level provides lead guidance to several subordinate maintenance employees in addition to personally performing the work.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General supervision is provided by higher level personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain and repair City facilities, equipment, and buildings by performing carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, and welding duties approaching the journey level.
  
• Assist crafts workers in remodeling, repairing, and constructing such items as partitions, room additions, counters, tables, book cases, floors, roofs, and mechanical equipment.
  
• Install, maintain, and repair carpeting, floor tile, linoleum, wood floors, ceramic tile, and other surfaces.
  
• Operate mechanical saws, buffers, lathes, drills, paint sprayers, drill presses, arc and acetylene welding units, and other shop machinery and tools.
  
• Fabricate, using metal and wood materials, in order to build and repair brackets, braces, and fasteners.
  
• Keep records on inventory and service and maintenance work performed.
  
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Methods and procedures used in carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, mechanical, welding, and other trades work.
  
• Hand and power tools used in carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, mechanical, and welding work.
  
• Building materials and supplies used in the various trades including:

Carpentry: Grades and types of lumber, proper uses and sizing of wood, screws, nails, glues, and other fasteners and tools used and safety precautions.

Electrical: Tools, minor testing equipment, sizes and types of wires, fuses, and safety precautions.

Painting: Types of paints, stains, lacquers, and varnishes; methods of preparing surfaces; and uses and safety precautions concerning painting.

Plumbing: Sizes, types, and composition of common pipes used in plumbing; and uses and safety precaution concerning plumbing tools.

Mechanical: Ducting, registers, fasteners, and filters.

Welding: Types, sizes, and uses of welding rods and materials used in arc and gas welding.

Ability to:

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  
• Carry out work assignments independently or with a minimum of supervision.
  
• Perform a variety of craft related work in mechanical and building maintenance and repair.
  
• Use a variety of hand and power tools competently and safely.
  
• Read, write, and speak the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance.

Experience and Education:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Experience:

Three years of experience performing a variety of maintenance and/or construction work including work in one or more of the following trades: carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, mechanical, and welding areas.

OR

One year of work experience performing a variety of maintenance and/or construction work including work in one or more of the following trades: carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, mechanical, and welding AND completion of at least two years of a recognized apprenticeship program in one of the trades.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment . Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Driver License:

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C License is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

P lease note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently , including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline ;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
  

• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
  

• If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week ).
  

• If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
  

• Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.
  

• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
  

• If you’re requesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline . Information regarding the use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.
  

• Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.
  

2. Training and Experience Exam : (Weighted 100%) - The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note:

• Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
  

• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions.
  

3. Eligibility : Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate’s eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Building Maintenance Worker examination.

4. Screening Committee : (Pass/Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

QUESTIONS:
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:

• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
  

• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.
  

• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment ;
  

• Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org ; or
  

• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726
  

Bilingual Pay
Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento 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.

Additional Information
Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf

Union Contracts: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html

Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf

Closing Date/Time: 9/23/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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