Office Maintenance Worker - CalHR : Job Details

Job DescriptionUnder direction, performs a variety of semi-skilled work for repair and maintenance of County buildings and equipment; performs janitorial duties, and other work as assigned.Incumbents in this class perform custodial duties as well as minor building maintenance duties, including basiccarpentry, painting, and plumbing.This class is distinguished from the classification of Building Maintenance Worker in that the latter requires considerable skill in the repair and maintenance of buildings and equipment. This class is also distinguished from the classification of Custodian in that incumbents perform basic building maintenance tasks as well as custodial duties.ResponsibilitiesSweeps, mops, scrubs, waxes and buffs floors, as well as vacuums, shampoos and steam cleans carpets.Dusts and polishes furniture.Maintains restrooms in a sanitary condition and replenishes supplies.Hangs drapes and curtains.Opens buildings and/or locks exterior doors and turns off lights.Washes windows.Sets up rooms for meetings or may move and arrange office furniture.Replaces light bulbs, resets breakers, replaces broken outlet covers, etc.Makes minor repairs on toilets and faucets, such as tightening or replacing toilet seats, replacing faucet seals.Repairs cement, plaster, stone and brickwork; textures walls; patches floors.Adjusts doors for proper opening and closing.Repairs, assembles or adjusts furniture and shelving. May be involved with disassembly, loading on moving trucks, reassembly and setting up furniture in new locations.Hangs bulletin boards, clocks, and lightweight pictures and fixtures.Uses a variety of hand tools to accomplish maintenance tasks.Lowers and/or raises office workers' desks for ergonomic reasons.May assist the plumber or building maintenance worker on a variety of maintenance functions.Performs minor painting projects, including preparing surfaces for painting, painting walls, furniture, and other surfaces.Knowledge and SkillsWorking knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in janitorial work.Some knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, equipment and tools used in minor maintenance repairs.Some knowledge of safety techniques of the building maintenance trade.Some knowledge of the safe and proper methods for using hand and power tools.Ability ToRead and write English at a level necessary for successful job performance.Follow oral and written instructions.Maintain simple records.Perform a full range of janitorial duties.Learn to perform basic building maintenance tasks, such as basic carpentry, painting and plumbing tasks.Use standard hand and power tools utilized to make minor repairs.Work cooperatively with supervisors, co-workers and others contacted in the course of duty.Read, understand and apply procedures, precautionary cards, and product cleaning labels, instructions in equipment maintenance manuals and other instructions as appropriate.Observe safe work practices.Required Conditions of EmploymentAs a condition of employment, the incumbent will be required to:A valid California Class C driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.Physical and Sensory RequirementsThe physical and sensory abilities required for this classification include:Work in cramped, confined surroundings and on ladders.Perform heavy, fatiguing work; climbing, pushing, pulling, stooping, and lifting containers, materials and equipment up to 45 pounds.Stamina to perform continuous physical labor during the assigned shift.Dexterity and the ability to reach, grasp, hold, and manipulate small objects and equipment.Mobility to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk and bend to perform cleaning and maintenance tasks.Sense of smell to identify various cleaning agents or unusual odors.Ability to visually detect dust, dirt spills and grime on surfaces to maintain required cleanliness.Willingness and ability to travel to various county locations including Salinas, Seaside and King City.Minimum QualificationsSix months of full-time janitorial work, including some experience in building/office maintenance.The ability to speak, read, and write Spanish in addition to English would be an asset in this position but is not required.Application InstructionsIf you meet the requirements stated on this bulletin, you may take this examination. Your performance in this examination will be rated against predetermined rating criteria. All competitors who pass will be added to the eligible list.Monterey County is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.To learn more about the Department of Social Services, go to: #J-18808-Ljbffr