Facility Maintenance Assistant
Salary
$43,867.20 - $53,372.80 Annually
Location
Various Merced County locations, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
2600425
Department
Various Merced County Departments
Opening Date
07/08/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Bargaining Unit
04 Maintenance & Svcs
Examples of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Monitors building and grounds for necessary cleaning or maintenance work.
Assesses, repairs, refers and coordinates needed repairs.
Assembles and replaces light fixtures, partitions and makes repairs or adjustments to desks, chairs and work stations as needed.
Oversees and assists in moving and arranging furniture, supplies, and equipment, confidential papers and files.
Moves files to storage, delivers and picks up supplies and bulk items,
Maintains vendor and service contacts and primary contact with public works for maintenance jobs such as air conditioning system.
Reviews county cars assigned to the agency to determine need for repair or retirement from fleet.
Observes and reports repairs needed to the building and equipment.
Oversees assigned work program participants and extra help janitorial staff.
Trains workers on safety practices and equipment use and ensures proper safety procedures and equipment are used during the course of cleanup work.
Responsible for the security of the crew and for equipment maintenance and minor repairs.
Prepares reports on projects completed and crew assignments.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Two (2) years of responsible janitorial and light maintenance work.
License:
Possess a valid California drivers license at time of appointment and maintain.
Essential Functions
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.
Conduct inspections under various environmental conditions.
Lift and move with help objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl.
Frequent use of hand-eye coordination.
Repetitive hand and arm motion.
Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
Sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.
Regular attendance is an essential function.
Knowledge of:
Building, grounds and equipment maintenance techniques, methods and practices.
Safety practices and accident prevention
Preventive maintenance principles, techniques and routines
Basic knowledge of carpentry, electrical, masonry, painting, plumbing and other associated repair/maintenance trades.
Ability to:
Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Work independently on a wide variety of assignments in maintenance, janitorial, grounds keeping, vehicle and utility services.
Oversee and direct the work of assigned workers.
Read and write English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance.
Identify malfunctions or defects in equipment.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationship with others.
Effectively schedule the work of others.
Provide training and guidance.
Understand and work from sketches, blueprints and drawings.
Why Merced County? A message from the CEO:
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