Maintenance Worker I - Annapolis Road Yard

County of Sonoma

Annapolis, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$59,545.53–$72,381.32 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, CDL Driver's License, CPR Certification, Carpentry, Class A License, Class C License, Computer Skills, Computer Software, Concrete, Construction, Construction Equipment, Construction Safety, Driver's License, Dump Truck/Tipper, Emergency Response, Employee Benefits, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Facebook, Facilities Management, Facilities and Maintenance, First Aid, Follow Through, Forklift, Government, Hand Tools, Health Insurance, Healthcare Reimbursement, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Human Resources, Investment Services, Machine Tool, Maintenance Services, Multilingual, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Preventative Maintenance, Property Maintenance, Publications, Record Keeping, Retirement Funds, Roadway Construction, Safety Process, Software Patches, Spanish Language, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Twitter
LOCATION
Annapolis, CA
POSTED
4 days ago

Maintenance Worker I - Annapolis Road Yard

Salary

$59,545.53 - $72,381.32 Annually

Location

Annapolis, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

26/07-5012-OSPI

Department

Sonoma County Public Infrastructure (SPI)

Opening Date

07/08/2026

Closing Date

7/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit

10

  • Description
  • Benefits
  • Questions

Position Information

Build your career with the County of Sonoma as a Maintenance Worker at our Annapolis Road Yard.

Starting salary up to $34.68/hour ($72,381/year) and a competitive total compensation package!*

Please note: This positions reporting location is in person, on-site at the County of Sonoma Maintenance Yard on

Annapolis Road in Annapolis, CA, Monday-Friday.

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing youre working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

  • Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
  • Career Advancement - With time and good performance, the opportunity for advancement to Maintenance Worker II (salary up to $39.22/hour)
  • Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
  • County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
  • Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
  • Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
  • Additional Benefits - Excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development, and more
  • Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment

Sonoma Public Infrastructure (SPI) leads the way to a safe and sustainable community by planning, building, managing, and maintaining Sonoma Countys investment in quality services and infrastructure. SPI is responsible for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the County-maintained public road system and airport facilities. Every year, they manage numerous capital paving, construction, and road safety improvement projects. Their Maintenance Workers perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled road maintenance and facility management tasks, including:

  • Performing pavement maintenance (pothole patching, culvert cleaning, sign installation, vegetation removal, paint striping)
  • Operating various vehicles and small power tools used in road maintenance activities
  • Performing preventive maintenance on various equipment, such as trucks, other vehicles, and equipment, needed for road maintenance activities

The ideal candidate for this position will have a current, valid drivers license and will possess many of the following:

  • Experience in road construction and maintenance
  • A commitment to working safely
  • An ability to use light mechanical machines and hand tools
  • An ability to follow through when given multiple directions and complete work accurately
  • A dependable, strong work ethic, and a positive team player attitude
  • Experience using computer software to complete daily time records

The ideal candidate will also have some of the desired (not required) training and/or certifications:

  • Power tool operation training
  • Commercial Drivers License (Class A or Class B)
  • Heavy Equipment operation certification
  • CPR & First Aid
  • Flagger Certification

Work Assignment and Locations: This Maintenance Worker position will be assigned to the Road Maintenance Yard located in Annapolis.

Working Conditions: Job duties of the Maintenance Worker I position require sitting, standing, walking on level, uneven, sloped, and slippery surfaces at various heights, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, crawling, squatting, crouching, and grasping. They also need to lift, carry, and push equipment, materials, and supplies weighing up to 100 pounds. Incumbents are required to be available for after-hours emergency response; work in close proximity to moving traffic; and work in all weather conditions, including rain, cold, heat, fumes, dust, and other air contaminants which may cause eye and skin irritation. The nature of the work also requires incumbents to climb ladders, ride personnel lifts, work in confined spaces, handle noise-producing tools and equipment, and drive a motorized vehicle. Under the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, incumbents will be subject to random drug testing if they operate vehicles and/or equipment that require DOT testing.

  • Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 Memorandum Of Understanding (SEIU MOU) and our Employee Benefits Directory.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill a full-time Maintenance Worker I - Annapolis Road Yard position in Sonoma Public Infrastructure. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. The Civil Service title for this position is Maintenance Worker I.

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience and Education: Any combination of education and training which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally this would include: Some experience in road construction or maintenance work that includes the use of light mechanical machines, hand tools, and in performing heavy physical labor.

License: Possession of a valid drivers license at the appropriate level, including special endorsements as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.

The position advertised on this announcement does require possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: basic construction materials; safety practices and tools commonly used in construction and maintenance; and preventive maintenance and safe operations of trucks, light construction equipment, machines and power tools.

Ability to: perform a variety of semiskilled manual maintenance and construction tasks for extended periods and under unfavorable weather conditions; safely operate light motorized machines and power tools; understand and follow oral and written instructions; follow basic safety policies and procedures; accurately complete simple report forms; work effectively with others; read and write English at a level appropriate for successful job performance; perform basic arithmetic calculations; and demonstrate physical strength, endurance, and mechanical aptitude.

Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying

  • Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
  • You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
  • You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
  • Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.

Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed.

Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.

The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:

An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicants application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Personally identifiable information (PII) is removed from the standard application fields and applicable attachments. This PII blind screening practice redacts a candidate's personal information that could potentially influence or bias the scoring process. Personal information includes the applicant's name, former last name, address, phone number, email, drivers license number, school name, education start and end dates, age, date of birth, gender, and race. This PII blind screening practice helps contribute to a fair and equitable examination process.

Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

  • Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.

Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination which evaluates the education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other qualifications that you demonstrate in your application and/or response to the supplemental questionnaire. Please be aware that resumes and cover letters are not typically evaluated in the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.

Additional Information

A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to candidates.

Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job announcement must be received by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.

The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

HR Analyst: JT

HR Technician: VH

Important Note: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions.

County of Sonoma Benefits: General*

These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers:

Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual and sick leave accruals; additional management leave annually; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment.

Health Plan: Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generous County contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit). For more information, please see the appropriate MOU.

Retirement: Fully integrated with Social Security. For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired.

IRS 457 Plan: Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical: County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits.

Student Loan Debt Relief: County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education.

Plus, excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more.

For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331. Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at Labor Agreements & Salary Resolution. For specific information about health and welfare benefits, including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts, go to Human Resources or contact the Human Resources Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonomacounty.gov or (707) 565-2900.

  • Important Notes: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

01

How did you first learn about this opportunity?

  • Careers in Government
  • College or University
  • County of Sonoma Human Resources Office
  • DiversityJobs
  • Employee of Sonoma County
  • Facebook
  • Glassdoor
  • GovernmentJobs.com
  • Indeed
  • Instagram
  • Job Fair
  • Latino Service Providers
  • LinkedIn
  • Los Cien
  • Press Democrat
  • sonoma-county.org/www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org
  • Start Here!
  • X (Twitter)
  • Veterans Services Office
  • Womens Organization or Group
  • Other Internet Site
  • Other Publication

02

Please indicate if you would also be interested in future part-time or extra-help (temporary, intermittent, or seasonal employment) positions should they become available. Check all that apply.

  • I would also like to be considered for future part-time positions
  • I would also like to be considered for future extra-help positions
  • I am only interested in full-time positions

03

This eligible list may be used for future bilingual (English/Spanish) positions. Please indicate if you are interested in bilingual positions and your level of proficiency.

  • Yes, I have basic (conversational) English/Spanish bilingual skills
  • Yes, I have fluent (reading, writing, and conversational) English/Spanish bilingual skills
  • No, I do not have English/Spanish bilingual skills, and/or I do not wish to be considered for a bilingual position

04

This position is responsible for and required to drive County vehicles. Do you possess a current, valid Class C or higher drivers license?

  • Yes
  • No

05

Please indicate which of the following tools and tasks you have experience with: (Select all that apply)

  • Aerial or scissor lift
  • Air compressor
  • Asphalt patching/Pothole repair
  • Building maintenance
  • Carpentry
  • Cement/Cement mixer
  • Chainsaw
  • Chipping machine
  • Crack fill machine
  • Culvert maintenance/Brush control
  • Dump truck
  • Forklift
  • Jackhammer
  • Level lute/Asphalt rake
  • Painting
  • Post driver
  • Rammer/Jumping Jack
  • Riding mower
  • Small roller
  • Small tanker truck
  • Tractor
  • Traffic control
  • Viber plate
  • Walk-behind or ride-on paint sprayer
  • Other (I will explain in my response to the next question).
  • None of the above

06

For this question and all subsequent questions provide sufficient information to allow for a thorough evaluation of your qualifications. Responses to supplemental questions may be scored using position-specific criteria and may be reviewed by hiring managers.

For the items you selected in Question #5, please provide the name of your employer(s) where you gained this experience and examples of the types of projects you worked on.

07

From your previous experience performing construction and/or maintenance work, please describe your responsibilities related to maintaining and repairing equipment, machines, power tools, vehicles etc. Highlight if you were also responsible for keeping maintenance/repair records and if you were, which systems you used.

08

Please provide any additional information you would like to be considered regarding your qualifications for this position.

Required Question

Employer County of Sonoma (CA)

Address 575 Administration Drive, Suite 116B

Santa Rosa, California, 95403

Phone (707) 565-1701

Website http://www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org

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