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Position Description Final Filing Date: Friday, September 4, 2026 Exam#: 26/72A23/09JA The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans' preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier. The Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department (PWFP) brings together a range of functions to ensure safe building construction, plan for the future needs of the County, manage infrastructure and county facilities, and protect natural resources.

The Department is responsible for public works, county roads and bridges, county parks, and county facilities. The Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department seeks to fill a current Building Maintenance Worker vacancy. Under general supervision, the incumbent will perform 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.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis County-wide. This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.

Examples of Duties 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. To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website: Building Maintenance Worker THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Working Knowledge of: Methods and practices employed in installation, repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment.

Tools, equipment, and materials used in building maintenance. Safety practices, procedures and techniques commonly used in the building maintenance trade. Hand and power tools of the locksmiths' trade, including those required to maintain alignment for proper operation of doors, latching mechanisms, locks and keyways.

Some Knowledge of: Laws and building codes of the trades affecting the installation, repair, remodel, and maintenance of County facilities and equipment. Skill and Ability to: Perform a wide variety of the skilled and/or semi-skilled tasks connected with installation, repair and maintenance of County building, equipment and fixtures. Use a variety of tools and equipment of the building trades skillfully and safely.

Identify occupational hazards and take safety precautions. Understand and work from sketches and drawings. Detect existing or potential problems in building equipment operation, and make proper repairs or adjustments.

Follow oral and written instructions. Maintain simple records. Maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers, members of the public and others contacted through the course of work; respond in a positive manner to supervision and direction; and attend and perform duties on a regular, reliable and consistent basis.

Examples of Experience/Education/Training Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is: 1) Three years of full time paid work experience in the crafts/mechanical trades field performing installation, repair and/or maintenance on mechanical equipment and facilities in a commercial and/or industrial setting. OR 2) A combination of training education and experience that is equivalent to the minimum qualifications listed above and that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Additional Information REQUIRED CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following: Possess a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment and possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record. Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency; travel out of County to attend meetings. Successfully pass a background investigation.

BENEFITS: The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the J Unit Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract.

The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing. NOTES: As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9

If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary. Application and Selection Procedures Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty, by Final Filing Date: Friday, September 4, 2026, 11:59 PM(PST) Or Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting: Monterey County, Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department Attn: Julie Aulenta, Senior Human Resources Analyst, 1441 Schilling Place, 1st Floor, Salinas CA 93901 Email: aulentaja@countyofmonterey.gov Phone: (831) 755-5014 Fax: (831) 784-5603 The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination

The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include: A completed County of Monterey Employment Application Responses to all of the Supplemental Questions Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated.

Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process. HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans' preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application

To apply for veterans' preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline to VeteransPreferencePoints@countyofmonterey.gov. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity

Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Julie Aulenta, Senior Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 755-5014, or aulentaja@countyofmonterey.gov.