Building Maintenance Worker - County of Riverside
Blythe, CA 92225
About the Job
This position is located in Blythe.
The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.
County of Riverside Facilities Management has an opening for Building Maintenance Worker in Blythe.
The Building Maintenance Worker will clean, maintain and repair building fixtures and equipment, including locks, windows, doors, screens, gutters, drains, shelving and kitchen appliances; replace light bulbs and fuses; make simple furniture, cabinet, asphalt tile and linoleum repairs; maintain and repair electrical lines and fixtures; lubricate, regulate and repair sewage, water, HVAC lines and equipment; repair roofs; repair plaster and concrete; paint buildings and equipment; operate light vehicles and equipment; requisition of supplies and material.
The skills required for this position include carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, glazing, masonry, plastering, tile setting, HVAC, plant operation, welding, roofing and other miscellaneous mechanical maintenance.
Incumbents will be expected to work in highly secure facilities. Experience with safety, security and proper inventory control including Dynamics is highly desirable.
This class is distinguished from Building Maintenance Mechanic by the performance of semi-skilled work and from Senior Building Maintenance Worker in that the incumbent functions as part of a work crew rather than being independently responsible for building maintenance at an outlying administrative center.
Meet the Team!
Riverside County Department ofFacilities Management provides property management and operations services for county owned and leased facilities throughout the 7,200 square miles of Riverside County and over 14 million square feet of space. The department is responsible for keeping county buildings safe, comfortable, and productive for both county staff and the public.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Checks buildings and equipment to locate needed repairs or maintenance; performs rough carpentry work in making and repairing wooden articles and structures; applies paint to equipment and building interiors and exteriors; maintains and repairs plumbing systems; cleans out sewer lines.
• Performs preventive maintenance on air conditioning, heating, and other mechanical equipment; services and repairs doors, gate locks, and latches; may occasionally do plastering, glazing, masonry, sheet metal roofing, tile setting, analysis and chemical treatment of water used in air-conditioning systems, and maintenance of steam heating systems.
• Assists in moving furniture and equipment; uses a variety of hand and power tools in performing work.
• May supervise trustee labor or individuals detained in Juvenile Hall in repair and maintenance work.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
Two Years of experience performing semi-skilled building trades work in a non-manufacturing or non-assembly environment which included at least two of the following areas: carpentry, painting, plumbing, or electrical repair.
Other Requirements
Possession of a valid California Driver's License; independent body mobility to stand and move up to seven hours daily, perform lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds in weight with or without reasonable accommodation; working outdoors in inclement weather conditions (rain, sleet, wind and Summer temperatures exceeding 115 degrees Fahrenheit).
Knowledge Of
Practices, tools, equipment, and materials used in the carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical trades.
Ability To
Read and write English at the level necessary for successful job performance; follow oral and written directions; keep records.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Application Deadline
Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice.Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted.
Veterans' Preference
The County of Riverside has a Veteran's Preference Policy . Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: http://dao.rc-hr.com/ .
Degree Verification
Prior to the closing date, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES )or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).
What's Next
This recruitment is open to all applicants.Applicants who are current County or Facilities Management employees may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close or be extended without notice. Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.
GENERAL INFORMATION
If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Richard Griego at rgriego@rivco.org
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com . A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is 7.25% and subject to change annually.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance)
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.