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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
Job Description
Building Maintenance Worker Department of Developmental Services
•Porterville Developmental Center
JC-530600
•Building Maintenance Worker
BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER
$4,292.00
•$5,145.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date:
9/14/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Positions exist in Plant Operations. Under supervision, to do a variety of semi-skilled manual tasks in installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of equipment, fixtures, buildings and building facilities. Maintain the safety of persons and property. Knowledge of common methods, practices, and materials used in maintenance and repair work, and their proper employment and care. Follows directions, prepares reports of work done, requisitions supplies, reads and writes at a level appropriate to the classification. The information contained in this duty statement is designed to outline the essential duties and essential tasks,however, other duties not contained in this duty statement may be required consistent with the operational needs of the facility and the Job Specifications for this classification. Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three (3) percent in exchange for five (5) hours per month of the Personal Leave. CalHR is currently administering a continuous file examination for this classification. To take the examination and obtain list eligibility, please click the following link to take the online exam or copy and paste the link into your web browser: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?
ExamControlId=1249 If you are using list eligibility from an online exam to qualify for this position, you MUST include with your application any documentation (i.e., copy of transcript, degree, license, etc.) to verify meeting the MQ's or you may NOT be considered for the position. The MQs will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the MQs of the classification, the applicant may not be considered and withheld from the eligible list. Temporary state housing may be available for those relocating to fill hard to recruit positions. Housing assignments and rates will be determined in accordance with Department policy, operational priorities, and applicable labor agreements. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list. Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment. This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position. Please tell us how you heard about us (click on link below).
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TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents will be exposed to all Clinical and Support services areas of the facility. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens and other conditions common to a clinical nursing environment. Ongoing interaction with personnel and the public. This position requires problem solving skills and ability to communicate effectively. Requires working with all levels of personnel within the orgainzation while maintaining effective communication to meet objectives.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Essential physical requirements include the following: requires correct vision and hearing to normal range. Requires finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, endurance, and sensory ability to perform the duties contained in this duty statement. Involves lifting of up to 50 pounds alone. Lifting may often be combined with pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, squatting, grabbing, carrying, kneeling, twisting, and reaching at or above, shoulder level. Includes bending and twisting, sitting, standing, and walking most of the time, with, or working on, irregular surfaces and periodically requires extraordinary physical activity. Overtime may be required to ensure the operational needs of the facility are met. Works around electrical equipment thoughout the facility.
WORK LOCATION AND TIMES
Porterville Developmental Center, Plant Operations Department. Works an assigned shift/schedule as assigned by the designated supervisor. Overtime, weekend and holiday work may be required. Work assignment may be subject to call back based on the operational needs of PDC. Porterville Developmental Center Plant operations departments core business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Lunch is 1200-1230 hours. Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER
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Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-530600
Position #(s): 472-264-6215-001
Working Title:
Building Maintenance Worker
Classification:
BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER
$4,292.00
•$5,145.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of
Positions:
1
Work Location:
Tulare County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time Department Information The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Porterville Developmental Center can be contacted at: Porterville Developmental Center
HR/Recruitment and Exams
P.O. Box 2000
Porterville, CA 93258
(559) 782-2087, (559) 782-2322, or (559) 782-2599 Contact Evangelina Valle, or Laura Medina Jimenez, or Monica Rodriguez for questions specific to the essential functions of the position only. Special Requirements
The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired. Electronic application submission is highly encouraged. Submit a completed standard state application (STD. 678) by the final filing date. Applications submitted for vacancies must include the Position Title and Position Number in the Job Title Section and MUST be signed and dated. Applicants should indicate on their application, in the job title section, the type of eligibility they currently possess and which qualifies them to apply at this time. In the "Employment History" section of the application you must list your current employment history by providing the To and From dates with the month, day and year, the hours per week that you worked, which should be a whole number and not a range and the Total Worked (years/months). You must complete the Duties Performed section on the application. Applications with "see resume" are not acceptable. Applications received without all of this information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Candidates who do not submit all of the required documents will not be considered in the selection process. Surplus applicants must attach a copy of their surplus letter. Applications may be obtained from the Human Resources Personnel Office at the Porterville Developmental Center or completed and downloaded from the website indicated below.
NOTE:
All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), and Re-employment List procedures, pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearances. Further Information on the definition of the above may be found on the California State Department of Human Resources website at www.calhr.ca.gov. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date:
9/14/2026