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Job Description
The Napa Valley
Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage. Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities. The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small-town living and big city amenities.
Napa County as an Employer
As an organization, the County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. LEARN MORE HERE or by viewing the video below!
The Position
This recruitment is being conducted to fill one (1) full-time vacancy for the position of Maintenance Worker, which may be filled at the I level or II level depending on the qualifications, for the Napa County Department of Corrections. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited-term and extra help vacancies as they occur over the next 12 months.
About the Position of Maintenance Worker I/II and the Department of Corrections:- Maintenance Worker I Hourly Rate Range: $29.79 (Step 1) - $35.25 (Step 5)
- Maintenance Worker II Hourly Rate Range: $33.79 (Step 1) - $40.13 (Step 5)
- Learn more about the summary of benefits for this position HERE!
- 3.5% COLA increase effective 7/01/25
- 3.5% COLA increase effective 7/01/26
- 32.0 hours of Winter Time Off (WTO)
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 Programs that deal with sentencing alternatives. Read more about Department of Corrections at Napa County HERE!
The Maintenance Worker I/II performs a wide variety of building maintenance and groundskeeping duties and performs related duties as required. Additionally, the Maintenance Worker I/II may include custodial duties to ensure coverage and completion at the Department of Corrections.- The Maintenance Worker I is the entry level classification in the Maintenance Worker series. This classification is characterized by the responsibility to work under immediate supervision in a training capacity until acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to promote to Maintenance Worker II. At the Department of Corrections, duties may include custodial duties to ensure coverage and completion.
- The Maintenance Worker II classification is the journey level classification in the Maintenance Worker series. This classification is characterized by the responsibility to perform building maintenance and groundskeeping duties under general supervision. At the Department of Corrections, duties may include custodial duties to ensure coverage and completion may include custodial duties to ensure coverage and completion.
Position Requirements:
Persons employed in this class must be willing to work early morning shifts, evenings, holidays, and weekends. Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:- Experience:
- Maintenance Worker I: One (1) year of experience in gardening, groundskeeping or custodial maintenance work.
- Maintenance Worker II: One (1) year of experience as a Maintenance Worker I OR two (2) years of experience in general building maintenance, general gardening, groundskeeping, or related work.
- Education: Completion of formal or informal education sufficient to assure the ability to read and write and the level required for sufficient job performance
- License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License.*
The Recruitment Process
Online Application Deadline By 5:00 pm on Monday, February 10, 2025. Application Screening Tentatively the week of February 10, 2025. Supplemental Question Scoring Tentatively the week of February 10, 2025.
Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. Only the most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview .
Oral Panel Exam Tentatively the week of February 24, 2025.
Establish Eligibility List Tentatively the week of February 24, 2025.
Only the most qualified candidates from the oral panel exam will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.
Example of Duties
Review the job descriptions, including the examples of duties, for these classifications by clicking the link below.- Maintenance Worker I Job Description HERE.
- Maintenance Worker II Job Description HERE.
Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, flood, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3101).
ADA Accommodation:
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.
Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PUBLIC SERVICES EMPLOYEES BENEFITS INFORMATION
SALARY -
Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO -
Click here for additional benefits information forPublic ServicesEmployees:
https://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/25886/Benefits-Summary---Public-Service-Employee-PSE
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONS
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
PHYSICAL STANDARDS -
Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.
FINGERPRINTING -
All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.
SELECTION PROCESS -
FOR POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT - The selection process will include an oral board interview, psychological assessment, background investigation, and a pre-employment physical exam.
Closing Date/Time: 2/10/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
Special Instructions
2/10/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Napa County
Show moreThe Napa Valley - Internationally known for its fine wines, exciting restaurants and world-class resorts, is home to 130,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.
Located in the heart of California’s preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.
The Napa Valley’s strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.
The County of Napa is a highly respected employer within the local community as well as throughout the region. We offer rewarding and challenging work, flexible hours, competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and tremendous opportunities for career growth. At the County of Napa we truly value our employees and are committed to diversity in our family-oriented environment. This is why we are the Employer of Choice for more than 1,300 employees.
As an organization, the County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community’s values: integrity, accountability, and service.
Please visit our career page for current opportunities: www.napacountycareers.com
A general law county, Napa County is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors elected by district for four year terms. The Board of Supervisors appoints a County Executive Officer who is responsible for providing overall management for the County’s operations, including day-to-day supervision of the County’s appointed department heads.Napa County has a budget of over $454 million and has enjoyed relative financial stability in recent years compared to many agencies. More than 1,300 county employees provide services to the public through 17 departments—5 managed by elected officials and the remainder managed by a department head appointed by the Board of Supervisors based on the recommendation of the County Executive Officer. County services include land use permitting, road maintenance, social services, public safety, elections, public health, behavioral health, environmental management, airport operations, library services, emergency operations and dozens of other pro-grams that benefit County residents. As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of its residents and reflecting the best of the community’s values: integrity, accountability and service.
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