Building Maintenance Worker - Full-time / Part-time

THE CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER HAS UP TO TWO (2) POSITIONS. A Standard Form #678 application must be completed when applying for any job with a state department. All Standard Form #678 applications must be complete before it can be processed. Please adhere to the following guidelines when completing your application. Incomplete or late applications will automatically be returned.

*PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS VIA US POSTAL SERVICE/COMPARABLE DELIVERY SERVICE, OR IN PERSON.

* PLEASE SPECIFY THE JOB CLASSIFICATION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR AND UNDER THE SECTION: 'EXPLANATIONS', INCLUDE THE BASIS OF YOUR ELIGIBLITY (I.E. (1) LIST ELIGIBILITY, (2) TRANSFER, (3) STATE RESTRICTION ON APPOINTMENT (SROA), (4) SURPLUS, (5) GENERAL RE-EMPLOYMENT, OR (6) REINSTATEMENT.

WHO SHOULD APPLY: CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES IN THE BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER CLASSIFICATION OR THOSE WHO ARE ELIGIBLE ON A CERTIFICATION LIST, TRANSFER, OR REINSTATEMENT FROM THE BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER POSITION MAY APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY. INDIVIDUALS WITH CURRENT CERTIFICATION LIST ELIGIBILITY MUST ATTACH EXAM RESULTS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW ABOVE NOTED INSTRUCTIONS AND/OR FAILURE TO COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION WILL RESULT IN THE APPLICATION BEING REJECTED.

* SROA/SURPLUS PROVISIONS APPLY. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETE, INCLUDING THE SIGNATURE AND DATE IN THE CERTIFICATION SECTION. FAILURE TO COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION WILL RESULT IN THE APPLICATION BEING REJECTED. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE INTERVIEWED.

* NOTE: APPOINTMENT TO THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO MEDICAL AND DOJ BACKGROUND CLEARANCE.

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The Building Maintenance Worker, under general supervision from the Supervisor of Building Trades, performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance, alteration and repair of buildings and related facilities and equipment.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

40% Assists other trades people including but not limited to plumbers, painters, electricians, and carpenters with a wide variety of semi-skilled assignments and projects including but not limited to the following: construction of buildings, sheds, stairways, fences, partitions, cabinets (metal and wood), drip boxes, forms, building frames and shelves. Erecting walls, roofing, framing, scaffolding, netting for birds and concrete forms. Installing window frames, sashes, screens, doorframes, doors, screens, siding, floors, roofs, insulation and vinyl and ceramic tile, exterior finishes and trims. Digging trenches, running wiring, installing switches and breakers, pipes and conduit. Installing pipes, pumps, valves, controls and pump drains.

25% Assists stationary engineers in repairs to a variety of mechanical and electrical systems including but not limited to the following: opt centrifugal and reciprocating chiller systems and associated pumps, equipment, and fire safety systems, air compressors, heat exchangers, centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, meters, electrical and mechanical, electronic components, valves, piping, blowers, flow meters, gauges, oxygen acetylene and electrical welding equipment.

15% Repairs sidewalks and asphalt, doors, furniture, flooring, cabinets, window blinds, walls and other structural and non-structural components.

10% Replaces light bulbs in a variety of lighting units. Assists electricians in electrical maintenance and repairs.

5% Maintains tools, equipment and work and storage areas in clean, organized and operable condition. Maintains and organizes equipment and parts in drawers and shelves. Tracks and maintains work assignments via computer generated work orders.

5% Other duties as required.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

May be required to participate in emergency planning, assignments, drills, exercises and meetings. Able to effectively apply knowledge of safety and emergency preparedness.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (from State Class Specifications)

Knowledge of: Common methods, practices, and materials used in maintenance and repair work of buildings and building facilities, various tools used in building maintenance and repair work and their proper employment and care.

Ability to: Complete a variety of semiskilled maintenance and repair tasks, follow directions, prepare reports of completed, read and write at a level appropriate to the classification.

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Additional Knowledge: Knowledge of safety procedures and practices which include but are not limited to internal reporting of incidents, mitigating workplace hazards, proper lifting procedures, and applying safe work practices.

Additional Abilities: Skill in operation of hand and power tools commonly used in building construction and maintenance.

DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS

* Possess a valid California Drivers' License (Class C).

* Have a good driving record.

* Ability to operate a variety of motorized equipment/vehicles.

* Training, experience and/or certifications in crafts areas such as plumbing, carpentry, painting or engineering.

* Knowledge of Uniform Building Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, National Electrical Codes and/or Uniform Mechanical Code.

SPECIAL PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Willingness to work irregular hours and shifts, cooperate in team efforts, work overtime, as required, proven ability to work independently without supervision, and maintain effective relationships with the public, other departments, contractors and suppliers.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

* Communicate effectively with individuals from varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. Work with a variety of tradespeople and follow instructions provided in a variety of ways.

* Deal with individuals in a range of moods and behaviors in a tactful, and professional manner.

* Provide responsive, high-quality customer service to Science Center employees, representatives of outside agencies and members of the public by providing accurate, complete and up-to-date information, in a courteous, efficient and timely manner.

* Ability to perform duties while the public in attendance including children.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ABILITIES

* Employee can use various equipment including dollies, carts and motorized equipment to lift heavy items, and can ask for assistance with lifting if items are too heavy.

Work Environment

* Work involves exposure to dust, fumes, chemicals and/or loud noises.

* Work is performed out-of-doors involving exposure to wind, rain, extended sun and varying temperatures.

* Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions including wearing protective equipment such as goggles, masks, welding face shields and gloves.

* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and bend at the waist and kneel and is occasionally required to squat, climb, twist at the waist and neck.

* Work environment includes working at heights.

* Employee is provided a uniform, and must maintain and wear it in a neat and clean manner.

Physical Ability

* Work involves some physical activity and requires medium heavy level of lifting and pushing and pulling of machinery which is up to 75 lbs and frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs. Employee can use various equipment including dollies, carts and motorized equipment to lift heavy items and can ask for assistance with lifting if items are too heavy.

* Uses hand and power tools applicable to trade including but not limited to table saws, jack hammers, reciprocal saws, skill jaws, jig and band saws.

* Typical work activities involve frequent grasping of tools and objects, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling and reaching at below and above shoulder level.