Building and Grounds Maintenance Worker I (Temp, Part-Time)

Under supervision, to assist with performing a variety of general maintenance and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of County of buildings, facilities, fixtures, and building equipment; to perform grounds maintenance duties; and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry and first working level in the Building and Grounds Maintenance Worker class series. Incumbents learn and perform a variety of duties in the maintenance and repair of County buildings, facilities, and related machinery and equipment. Incumbents assist with the more skilled assignments under direct guidance. As incumbents demonstrate requisite skills and knowledge on a sustained basis, it is expected that they will be promoted to the Building and Grounds Maintenance Worker II level. This class is distinguished from Building Maintenance Worker II in that incumbents work with more guidance and supervision, performing a narrower range of assignments, which require a lower level of skill.

REPORTS TO
Building and Grounds Superintendent or Facilities and Grounds Manager

CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED
This is not a supervisory class.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; ability to walk in uneven terrain and on slippery surfaces; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; ability to crawl through various areas requiring movement on hands and knees; ability to climb, stoop, crouch, and kneel; lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.; perform sustained physical work; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX; operate an automobile; use hand tools and power equipment.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in building and outdoor environments; work is performed in varying temperatures; exposure to dust, chemicals, and gases; exposure to electrical currents; continuous contact with other staff.(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)

Assists with performing a variety of general maintenance and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of County buildings, facilities, and associated equipment
Assists with and performs basic carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical work
May respond to repair requests and make requisited repairs
Learns to maintain boilers, fire alarms, and fire extinguishers
Assists with the storage of surplus furniture and equipment
Learns to pull wire for computer systems and solder receptacles
Learns to check and maintain generators
Learns to maintain, repair, and replace fan motors
Replaces broken floor tiles
Performs general grounds keeping work
Maintains county grounds including mowing, weeding and water of turf
Under direct supervision, applies some chemicals such as herbicides and fertilizers to enhance plant growth
Assists with inspection of buildings and facilities for needed repairs
Moves furniture and equipment
Operates hand tools, power equipment, and vehicles.Any combination of training and experience, which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Previous work experience in building and/or grounds maintenance work is highly desirable.Knowledge of:
Basic knowledge of practices, tools, equipment, and materials used in the building trades.
General grounds keeping and landscape maintenance methods and procedures.
Safe work practices and procedures.

Ability to:
Learn and perform a variety of general maintenance and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of County buildings, facilities, and associated equipment.
Perform grounds keeping and landscape maintenance assignments.
Learn to read and understand plans, construction drawings, and blueprints.
Learn to recognize and locate conditions, which require maintenance and repair.
Use and care for hand and power tools used in building trades and grounds keeping work.
Learn to estimate time and materials for maintenance assignments.
Make basic mathematical calculations.
Follow oral and written directions.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Selection Process: 
All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%) which may include a written practical component to determine placement on the eligible list.  

In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all County of San Benito employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.