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County of Monterey, CA

BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER

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A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.

$45,186 / year median in California

+8% projected growth

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BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER
County of Monterey, CA - 3.6 Salinas, CA Job Details Full-time $5,243.68 - $7,161.61 a month 3 hours ago Qualifications Equipment service recordkeeping Plumbing system maintenance and repair Masonry repair Facility maintenance painting Maintenance inventory management Electrical equipment repair Equipment safety procedures Boiler mechanics Replacing parts Door lock installation Air conditioning unit repair Carpentry repair tasks Equipment installation Maintenance painting Mid-level Ventilation system maintenance Electrical systems installation Maintenance activity documentation Locksmithing Refrigeration Electrical maintenance Machine minor repairs Facilities emergency maintenance Woodworking Mechanical systems repair Full Job Description Position Description The Department of Social Services is recruiting to establish a Building Maintenance Worker eligible list. Please follow the link below to view the job announcement and apply: Building Maintenance Worker | Job Details tab | Career Pages
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APPLICATION
DEADLINE IS 08/07/2026
@ 11:59 P.M. Position Information
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled work in the repair and maintenance of buildings, equipment and facility systems including secure facilities requiring background check and clearance, and does other related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the full working level in the Building Maintenance series requiring considerable skill in the installation, repair and maintenance of County facilities and equipment Work assignments are usually performed without continuous supervision, and are generally inspected upon completion. The class of Building Maintenance Worker is distinguished from the next higher level of Senior Building Maintenance Worker which functions as the advanced working level/lead worker in the Building Maintenance Worker series. Examples of Duties Nothing in this specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Performs skilled and semiskilled carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting and other general installation, maintenance and repair tasks of both regularly scheduled and emergency service requests Performs and assists with repairs and maintenance of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment; performs routine maintenance on mechanical equipment such as lubricating, cleaning, and replacing worn or defective parts Makes routine maintenance checks on buildings and equipment and identifies needed repairs; may estimate the requirements to perform repairs; keeps records of work Maintains accurate and legible records of service requests performed, and timecard reporting Applies proper work procedures and safety practices commonly used in maintenance work May operate and maintain boilers and other heating, ventilating and building equipment May assist skilled workers in complex carpentry painting, electrical, masonry or refrigeration, heating and ventilation work May perform repair and maintenance on lock and key mechanisms on doors, desks, cabinets and other devices; provides emergency repair services; issue keys and maintain record of issuance and returns; maintain inventory of keys, key stocks and related locksmith material and equipment.