Building Maintenance Worker I/II/III
Salary
$42,598.40 - $51,812.80 Annually
Location
Merced County Department of Public Works 715 Martin Luther King Jr. Way Merced, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
2600269
Department
DPW - Building Services
Opening Date
04/28/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Bargaining Unit
04 Maintenance & Svcs
Examples of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Maintains and repairs buildings, furniture, security locks, equipment and heating, plumbing and electrical systems.
Performs rough carpentry work including hanging doors, repairing windows, furniture, roofs, walls and ceilings.
Replaces linoleum, acoustical and floor tile, performs electrical work such as replacing switches, sockets, cords, wall plugs, bulbs, lamps, and fuses.
Repairs or replaces broken or leaky faucets, pipes, toilets, sinks and drains.
Performs concrete work, repairing cracks, and replaces concrete sidewalks.
Respond to emergency repair requests.
Work in correctional facilities.
Minimum Qualifications
BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER I
Experience:
One (1) year of responsible working level experience in one of the building maintenance trades such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, cabinet making, heating and air conditioning maintenance, or electrical repair and maintenance.
License:
Possess a valid California drivers license at the time of appointment and maintain.
BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER II
Experience:
One (1) year of experience performing duties equivalent to Building Maintenance Worker I in Merced County.
License:
Possess a valid California drivers license at time of appointment and maintain.
BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER III
Experience:
One (1) year of experience equivalent to Building Maintenance Worker II in Merced County.
License:
Possess a valid California drivers license at time of appointment and maintain.
SOME POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS PURSUANT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECTION 2, B.
Essential Functions
Perform a variety of emergency maintenance and repairs.
May operate a personal computer and other office and maintenance equipment.
Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
Perform job duties under stressful conditions.
Respond appropriately to situations.
Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
Wear a respirator or safety glasses or other protective clothing and equipment.
Lift up to 50 pounds individually and move, with help, objects weighing over 50 pounds.
Walk, stand, stoop, kneel or crouch on narrow, slippery or uneven surfaces under various environmental conditions.
Work from ladders, various heights and awkward positions.
Perform a variety of emergency maintenance and repairs.
Frequently work around dust, dirt, strong odors and noise.
Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
Sit, stand or walk for extended periods.
Frequently reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
Frequently kneel, bend, twist, squat, climb, balance and crawl.
Frequent use of hand-eye coordination.
Occasionally use of a data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.
Regular attendance is an essential function.
Knowledge of:
Principles, methods, tools, and equipment used in building and facility maintenance, construction, and repair.
Work safety standards and programs.
Carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and masonry trades.
Occupational hazards and safety precautions of the building maintenance trades.
Mechanical, electrical and gas systems.
Ability to:
Perform a wide range of skilled and semi-skilled building trades work.
Read and understand plans, construction drawings, and blueprints.
Skillfully use a variety of building trades, tools, and equipment.
Estimate necessary supplies and materials needed.
Perform inspection, identifying and detecting building maintenance and repair needs.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Follow written and oral instructions.
Read and write Standard English.
Perform arithmetic calculations as the level necessary for satisfactory job performance.
HOLIDAYS & LEAVES
VACATION
10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours).
SICK LEAVE
0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.
HOLIDAYS
Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Five (5) regularly scheduled workdays.
INSURANCE
HEALTH INSURANCE
Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums.
Dental Insurance - Delta Dental
Vision Insurance - VSP
DISABILITY INSURANCE
State Disability Insurance (SDI)
Merced County non-management employees are enrolled in the State Disability Insurance Program (SDI). Premiums for this insurance are paid by the employee. This insurance is administered solely by the State, who determines eligibility and payments. Benefit amounts are based on the quarter with the highest wages earned within the base period.
LIFE INSURANCE
County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employee
RETIREMENTDEFERRED COMPENSATION
The County offers a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pre-tax or post-tax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.
MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION
The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security. The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.
EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR COUNTY BENEFITS.
EMPLOYEE PROGRAMSEMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.
EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS
The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.
THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.
For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7356.
Employer Merced County
Address 2222 M Street
Merced, California, 95340
Phone (209) 385-7682
(209) 385-7682
Website http://www.countyofmerced.com