Building Maintenance Worker II

Building Maintenance Worker II

Salary

$62,520.00 - $87,984.00 Annually

Location

City of Santa Cruz, CA

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

27-026

Department

Library

Opening Date

10/15/2026

Closing Date

10/22/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Position

The current vacancy is for Building Maintenance Worker II at the Santa Cruz Public Libraries and City of Santa Cruz. Under supervision, the Building Maintenance Worker II performs a variety of building, plumbing, electrical and carpentry repairs and maintenance, landscape maintenance and general cleaning of City buildings and facilities and performs related work as required.

Showcase your hands-on repair and maintenance skills to work where the community comes together! The City of Santa Cruz is seeking a versatile and skilled hands-on problem-solver with custodial, repair, and maintenance experience to join Santa Cruz Public Libraries as a Building Maintenance Worker II. Help maintain and care for the City's 10-branch Library system, with locations stretching from downtown Santa Cruz to La Selva Beach and Boulder Creek. You'll perform a variety of custodial duties, building repairs, maintenance, and groundskeeping to keep library buildings and grounds safe, functional, and welcoming for the community.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill other Regular, Full Time, Part Time, Limited Term, and Temporary Building Maintenance Worker II vacancies in other City Departments , such as Public Works or Parks and Recreation, that may occur during the life of the list. The eligible list established from this recruitment is valid for up to one year from the date established unless the list is extended or abolished by the Human Resources Director.

Recruitment #27-026

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

The following process may be changed as deemed necessary by the Human Resources Director. The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

• On Thursday, 10/22/26 recruitment will close. All application materials must be received by the Human Resources Department by 5:00 pm; postmarks are not accepted. To apply, submit:

• Application- online application only. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of filling out the application form completely. Click the Apply button to begin the online process.

• Response to supplemental questions- will be a primary tool in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Any work experience described here must also be included in your employment history on the main application.

• Weeks of 10/26 and 11/02/26: Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates will be notified of their status in the recruitment by 11/13/26.

• Week of 11/30 and/or 12/07/26: Interviews will be tentatively scheduled for top candidates. The examination process will include an interview and may include a written and/or performance exercise.

Basic Function

Under supervision, the Building Maintenance Worker II performs a variety of building, plumbing, electrical and carpentry repairs and maintenance, landscape maintenance and general cleaning of City buildings and facilities and performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This class differs from Building Maintenance Worker I primarily in that occupants are expected to perform the more skilled building maintenance work such as electrical, plumbing and carpentry and may provide lead direction.

Typical Duties

(May include, but are not limited to those duties listed below):

• May perform any of the duties associated with the class of Building Maintenance Worker I.
• Performs rough and finished carpentry in the maintenance and remodeling of City buildings and facilities such as building cabinets and shelves, repairing furniture, construction of stage sets and other auditorium fixtures, hanging and repairing doors and other structural fixtures and related.
• Performs plumbing work in the installation and repair of restroom fixtures, heating and air conditioning system maintenance and repair, and other water and sewage systems plumbing as required.
• Performs electrical work such as wiring and rewiring, switch installation, fluorescent ballast replacement, repair of outlets and related.
• Performs landscape maintenance duties, including watering, mowing, planting, weeding, trimming, aerating, renovating, and fertilizing turf; trims and prunes bushes, trees and shrubs.
• Fabricates tools and accessory items as necessary using various shop equipment and tools.
• May make keys, recombine and re-pin lock cylinders, and repair and install door lock assemblies for government buildings and retain related records as necessary.
• May order supplies as necessary.
• Prepares activity and related reports and maintains work records as required.
• May provide lead direction to Building Maintenance Workers I, Custodians, temporary workers or volunteers.
• Performs other related duties that may be reasonably expected as part of this classification.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Position requires talking, hearing, walking, climbing, reaching, working overhead, twisting, balancing, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand and foot movement in the performance of daily duties. The position requires both near and far vision. The need to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing up to 75 pounds is required. Additionally, the incumbent in this position works inside and outside in all weather conditions including wet, hot, and cold. The incumbent may use chemicals including cleaning solvents, lubricants and paints; in the course of work, the incumbent will regularly be exposed to fumes, dust, and grease or oils. May be exposed to biohazards and/or hazardous chemicals. This position may also require exposure to spiders, mice and other pests. In addition, the incumbent may often be exposed to electrical energy, be subjected to vibration and may work in environments with constant noise. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to use power and noise producing tools and equipment and drive motorized vehicles. The work may include working on ladders or scaffolding and elevated locations such as rooftops. Other working conditions include working around moving objects or vehicles, working with hands in water, and working on slippery uneven surfaces. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities listed is acceptable. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of the following:

• High school diploma or tested equivalent; and
• One year of experience as a Building Maintenance Worker I or similar job with the City indicating possession of the skills necessary to assume the responsibilities of this class.

OR

• Two years of experience performing a variety of custodial and repair tasks in the maintenance of buildings and facilities.

Knowledge:

• Plumbing, carpentry and electrical repair and related tools and equipment.

Skills:

• Use small hand tools and shop tools as required.

Abilities:

• Read building blueprints or design diagrams.
• Understand and accurately follow verbal and written instructions and prepare related work reports as required.
• Act in a courteous and effective manner when dealing with the general public.
• Willingness to work weekends as required.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:

• Possession at time of hire and continued maintenance of a valid Class C California drivers license and a safe driving record.

Career Ladder

• Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
• Service Field Crew Leader
• Building Maintenance Worker II
• Building Maintenance Worker I
• Custodian

SALARY - This classification belongs to the Service bargaining unit. The current salary range for this position is posted on the City website. See the CITY OF SANTA CRUZ SERVICE EMPLOYEE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING on the City website for details on pay rates and practices.

UNION REPRESENTATION - This classification belongs to the Service Employees bargaining unit. All employees within this unit are represented by the Service Employees International Union.

APPOINTMENT - Any candidate selected by the appointing department may be required to pass a pre-employment medical exam administered by a City-selected physician before hire to non-sedentary positions. Prior to starting work, all newly hired employees will be fingerprinted, to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment. Candidates must present documentation verifying authorization to work in the United States and take a loyalty oath as required by the State of California at the time of hire. Appointments to regular positions are subject to a six-month probationary period (unless specified as 12-month by Service Employees MOU) which is considered a part of the selection process. Probationary employees may be terminated without recourse during this period. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.

LEAVE

Vacation - 80 hours/year up to 5 years, 120 hours/year 6-10 years, plus 8 hours for each year after 10 years up to a maximum of 160 hours/year.

Sick - 12 days/year

Holidays - up to 11 days/year

Floating Holidays - 24 hours per year - prorated for part-time

INSURANCE - (available to employee and eligible dependents)

Medical - Depends on plan selected; City generally pays 95% of the cost of coverage (pro-rated for part-time).

Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program - City currently pays full cost of employee and family coverage (pro-rated for part-time). Plus an additional $29.50 per pay period.

Life - City provides a $20,000 life insurance policy.

Long Term Disability - City provides a long term disability plan.

RETIREMENT

All new regular employees become members of PERS. Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) 2% @ 62 (3 year average). Prior PERS membership may affect retirement formula. Employees contribute 9.75% of their salary to PERS on a pre-tax basis. An employee is vested after 5 years of membership. No Social Security is withheld.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS (not all inclusive)

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Accident Protection Insurance

Bilingual Pay if required by position

Cancer and Critical Illness Insurance

Direct Deposit

Discount Bus Pass Program

Flexible Spending Plans for Health & Dependent Care

Longevity Pay (after 10 years and 15 years)

In lieu Medical Reimbursement of $200 /month (if not participating in City offered Medical Plan)

Shift Differential

Supplemental Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

The information included in this listing is subject to change and does not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Leaves and most Insurance contributions are pro-rated for part-time benefited employees.

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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: The following supplemental questions are designed to obtain specific information regarding your work experience. Please answer each question as thoroughly as possible, as your responses will be utilized to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. For applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, these responses may also be used as an evaluation tool in later stages of the competitive process to determine which applicants will be invited to continue in the examination process. All experience described here must correspond to employers listed in the Work Experience section of your application to receive credit. Please refrain from using AI or computer-generated responses. Applicants are responsible to clearly, completely, and accurately describe their qualifications. You may attach a resume, but this cannot be used in lieu of completing an application. Failure to complete all required questions and/or providing incomplete responses may result in an incomplete application. Do not answer any question with "see resume" and if you do not have any experience and/or education in a given area, please write "N/A."

• I acknowledge that I have read and understood these instructions

02

Do you possess a high school diploma or tested equivalent?

• Yes
• No

03

This position requires possession and continued maintenance of a valid California drivers license. Please select your current license status:

• I have a valid California drivers license.
• I have a valid drivers license issued by another state. I understand that I will be required to obtain a California drivers license prior to appointment, as a condition of employment, if selected for this position.
• I do not currently possess a valid drivers license. I understand that I do not meet the requirement for this position and that this response will eliminate my application from consideration.

04

How many years of paid experience at a full-time capacity performing a variety of custodial and repair tasks in the maintenance of buildings and facilities do you possess? This experience must be reflected in the work experience section of your application to receive credit.

• Less than 1 year.
• At least 1 year, but less than 2 years.
• At least 2 years, but less than 3 years.
• At least 3 years, but less than 4 years.
• At least 4 years, but less than 5 years.
• 5 or more years.

05

Based on your selection above, please describe your paid experience performing both custodial work and building or facility maintenance and repairs. Be very specific regarding both custodial duties AND building or facility repairs as experience in both areas is required. You may describe experience gained in one job or across multiple jobs, as long as your experience includes both custodial work and building or facility maintenance and repairs. Please include the employer name, duties performed, and duration of each experience. All experience described here must relate back to the work experience portion of your application in order to receive credit. If you do not have experience, please answer "N/A."

06

Please describe your experience using hand tools, shop tools, and tools or equipment for plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs. Include the specific tools and equipment you used, examples of projects or repairs you completed, where you gained this experience, and how long you performed this work. For each example, indicate whether the experience was paid or unpaid. For paid work experience, include the employer name and ensure the experience is listed in the Work Experience section of your application to receive credit. You may also describe relevant unpaid, personal, or volunteer projects. If you have no experience, enter "N/A."

07

Please describe your ability and/or experience reading building blueprints or diagrams, Include where you gained this ability or experience and provide specific examples. You may include paid work or personal projects. If you do not have this ability or experience, enter "N/A."

08

This position requires willingness to work weekends as required. I understand and accept this requirement. (Note: A "no" response to this question will eliminate your application from consideration.)

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Santa Cruz

Address 809 Center St.

Room 6

Santa Cruz, California, 95060

Phone 831-420-5040

Website http://www.cityofsantacruz.com