Maintenance Worker I/II

Salary: $20.53 - $27.30 Hourly

Location : Mariposa, CA

Job Type: Extra-Help (Part-time)

Job Number: 16-01090

Department: Public Works

Division: Facilities

Opening Date: 11/08/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

Mariposa Public Works has one (1) vacancy for an Extra Help Only Maintenance Worker I/II.

This position will be assigned to work at the Mariposa- Yosemite Airport.

Only online applications will be accepted.

DEFINITION
To perform maintenance and repairs on buildings, grounds and facilities, which may include parks, swimming pools, wastewater treatment and water facilities, parking lots, solid waste facilities and the airport; and to perform related duties and responsibilities as required. These positions are typically assigned to the Facilities Division of the Public Works Department and may be assigned to the Human Services Department. If assigned to the Human Services Department, the incumbent will also perform weatherization of homes of low-income persons, the elderly, and other economically disadvantaged persons.

Maintenance Worker I - Facilities is the entry-level classification in the class series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents perform a variety of building maintenance duties while learning County policies and procedures. This classification is flexibly staffed with Maintenance Worker II - Facilities and incumbents normally advance to the higher level after gaining experience and achieving proficiency, which meet the requirements for higher level.

Maintenance Worker II - Facilities is the journey-level classification in the series. Positions in this class perform the full range of duties and are expected to have a thorough knowledge of departmental procedures and policies and be able to exercise independent judgment while performing the more skilled maintenance work.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receive general supervision from the Maintenance Supervisor - Facilities, Public Works Director, or from assigned supervisory/management staff.

Examples of Duties

(Essential functions may vary from position to position within classifications.)

Performs general maintenance and repair work on electrical equipment, including repairing wiring and fixtures, and plumbing equipment, including installation and repair of pumps and fixtures.

Maintains parks and grounds including weeding, pruning, watering, mowing, trimming and fertilizing; and maintains irrigation systems.

Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled duties such as repairing tennis courts, playground swings, slides and other park equipment including picnic facilities.

Maintains and repairs fences, and grooms ball fields.

Maintains swimming pools by cleaning, painting and repairing water lines, cement walkways, pumps and filters.

Maintains and performs minor repairs on buildings, including painting interiors and exteriors, repairing and refinishing furniture, installing doors, windows, shelving, insulation, and gutters.

Operates a variety of light or medium-size automotive equipment such as trucks and loaders.

Performs custodial duties as assigned.

Maintenance Worker II - Facilities: (In addition to the above)
Performs maintenance and repair of various electrical, water, sewer and pump equipment within the Special Districts.

Maintains airport runways and public parking lots.

Operates snow removal equipment, backhoes, and other power-driven equipment.

Performs maintenance of equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:
Maintenance Worker I - Facilities
One year of full-time equivalent experience in building maintenance, construction, or grounds maintenance.

Maintenance Worker II - Facilities
Two years of full-time equivalent experience in building maintenance, construction or grounds maintenance comparable to that of a Maintenance Worker I - Facilities in Mariposa County.

Education: (Both Maintenance Worker I / II - Facilities)
High school diploma or GED equivalent. Depending on assignment, may be required to successfully complete within six months from the date of hire the weatherization training school conducted by Pacific Gas & Electric.

Additional Requirements: (Both Maintenance Worker I / II - Facilities)
Possession of a valid California driver's license. Under certain circumstances, the Human Resources Director may accept a valid driver's license from another state if applicant acknowledges his/her intent to acquire a California driver's license within three months by signing an acknowledgement form.

Some assignments may require the ability to obtain a valid California Class B driver's license within a period of six months.

Supplemental Information

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of:
Maintenance Worker I - Facilities
Safe procedures, methods, tools and equipment used in general maintenance work.

Procedures and methods used in general grounds, parks and facilities maintenance work.

Operations, minor field maintenance, repair and adjustment of assigned equipment.

Provisions of the California Vehicle Code applying to the operation of vehicles and safety requirements - safe driving practices.

Maintenance Worker II - Facilities (In addition to the above)
Tools commonly used in the building construction trades.

Operation of power-driven equipment.

Procedures, methods, tools and equipment used in skilled maintenance work.

Ability to:
Maintenance Worker I - Facilities
Skillfully and safely operate assigned tools and equipment.

Maintain and repair equipment used in buildings, grounds and facilities maintenance.

Maintain a variety of equipment and tools.

Perform semi-skilled and unskilled labor.

Maintain accurate accountability for all materials and equipment.

Perform heavy manual work.

Communicate effectively with those contacted in the course of business in both oral and written forms.

Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

Maintenance Worker II - Facilities (In addition to the above)

Understand and execute written and oral instructions.

Make estimates for material requirements.

Work alone with minimal supervision.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed indoors and in a field environment; worker operates hand and electrical tools, drives on surface streets and may be exposed to traffic hazards, adverse weather conditions, extreme heat or cold, wetness, air contaminants, fumes/dust, solvents, chemicals, skin irritants, animals, above average noise, working in heights. Must be able to work irregular hours as necessary.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires the mobility to work indoors and in a field environment. Requires the ability to walk, stand, climb, balance, bend, squat, crawl, twist and reach while performing duties; lift and/or move more than 50 pounds of weight; perform grasping and fine manipulation. Must be able to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading and writing, and operating tools and specialized equipment. Requires the strength and stamina to perform maintenance duties, including operating electrical saws, drills, blowers, hand and power driven lawn mowers, weed eaters and all types of maintenance equipment and driving a motor vehicle.

THE SELECTION PROCESS
All interested applicants must complete and submit a job application including any required supplemental questionnaires, and attach any required documentation. For those who meet the minimum qualifications, a competitive evaluation of the training and experience described on your application or supplemental questionnaire, a written examination, a structured oral interview, a performance rating, or a combination of any of these, may be performed. You will be scored based on that competitive evaluation. This process may be altered if there are ten or less applicants that qualified.

Extra-Help employees are not entitled to County benefits.

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Possession of a valid California driver's license is required for this recruitment. Under certain circumstances, the Human Resources Director may accept a valid driver's license from another State if applicant acknowledges his/her intent to acquire a California driver's license within three months by signing an acknowledgement form. Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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One of the requirements of this position is a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

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Extra Help is a part time employment assignment limited to a set number of hours per fiscal year. Extra Help assignments do not come with benefits. All Mariposa County Employees are currently paid monthly on the last working day of the month. Extra Help Employees are paid at the end of the month for the time period spanning the 15th of the previous month to the 15th of the current month.Please type your initials in the answer field to indicate that you have read the above.

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