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Building Maintenance Worker I/II - Temporary Part Time

Salary

$26.15 - $37.64 Hourly

Location

CA 91942, CA

Job Type

Temporary Part-Time

Job Number

25-35

Department

Public Works Operations

Division

Building Maintenance

Opening Date

09/23/2025

Closing Date

10/12/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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Position Summary

The current vacancy is in the Public Works Department and will be filled at the I or II level based on qualifications of the candidate. This is a Temporary, Non-Benefited position. This position is limited to a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year (July - June).

Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted and candidates may be notified immediately for an interview.

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

To perform a variety of duties in support of the maintenance and repair of municipal buildings, facilities, and grounds; to perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled building trade duties including carpentry, painting, plumbing, heating, electrical and mechanical; to repair necessary playground equipment; and to maintain and operate tools, equipment and vehicles.

Building Maintenance Worker I is the entry level class in the Building Maintenance Worker series. This class is distinguished from the Building Maintenance Worker II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series including less complex construction, maintenance and repair duties. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience.

Key Responsibilities

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

+ Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled building maintenance duties involved in the repair and maintenance of City buildings, facilities, and grounds; perform and assist in building maintenance tasks involving carpentry, plumbing, heating, electrical and mechanical work.

+ Assist in troubleshooting various electrical problems involving electrical lines, switches, controls and motors; repair and replace electrical fixtures, switches, and related equipment using a variety of materials, tools, supplies, and equipment.

+ Assist in the operation, adjustment, and repair of air conditioning and heating units and components.

+ Perform rough framing and finish work in remodeling offices and other structures.

+ Install, repair and maintain a variety of plumbing fixtures and fittings including water heaters, sinks, showers, water fountains, toilets, faucets, and related equipment.

+ Perform a variety of carpentry duties; repair cabinets, countertops, and other equipment requiring cabinet-making and carpentry tasks; refinish furniture including stripping, staining, and varnishing.

+ Perform general maintenance duties inside and outside of buildings; repair locks, patch roofs and replace tiles; paint inside and outside of buildings; remove graffiti; install door locks; install doors and windows; repair appliances; move furniture.

+ Maintain and repair playground equipment as necessary.

+ Fabricate equipment including welding and brazing.

+ Assist in the supervision of custodial employees; perform custodial work during the absence of regular custodians.

+ Maintain and operate a variety of power and hand tools, equipment and vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.

+ Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Building Maintenance Worker I:

Education/Training:

Formal or informal education or training that ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance supplemented by training in general building maintenance and repair.

Experience:

One year of building construction, maintenance and repair experience is desirable.

License or Certificate:

Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.

Building Maintenance Worker II:

Education/Training:

Formal or informal education or training that ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance supplemented by training in general building maintenance and repair.

Experience:

Two years of building construction, maintenance and repair experience.

License or Certificate:

Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.

Examination Process

Examination Process

Interested applicants must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline of 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, October 12, 2025. Only those candidates whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the City will be invited to participate in a skills screening and oral interview. The skills screening may consist of a skills assessment and/or oral interview. Submission of an application does not guarantee participation in the testing and interview process. Eligible candidates will be notified when dates have been established.

NOTE: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation, including alcohol/drug screen, and Livescan background check.

As a general rule, temporary part-time employees do not earn any fringe benefits with the City of La Mesa. However, they are covered under workers' compensation and Social Security inlcuding Medicare and are eligiblie for 40 hours of sick leave after 90 days of employment and 30 days of work.

01

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to continue in the selection process. Resumes in lieu of this questionnaire will not be accepted. Please be as descriptive as possible in your responses. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Do you have any experience performing preventative maintenance on commercial buildings?

+ None

+ 1-2 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ 5+ Years

03

Are you currently or have you ever been a member of CalPERS (California Public Employees' Retirement System)?

+ Yes

+ No

04

CARPENTRY: Please indicate the years of full-time equivalent employment you have in carpentry (basic framing, finish work to include doors and trim, exterior fence and deck repair, proper use of hand/power tools, etc.)

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ At least 1 year but less than 2 years

+ At least 2 years but less that 3

+ 3 or more years

05

ELECTRICAL: Please indicate years of full-time equivalent employment you have in electrical (troubleshooting installation and repair, replacing lamps, fixtures, ballasts, switches and receptacles, etc.).

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ At least 1 year but less than 2 years

+ At least 2 years but less than 3

+ 3 or more years

06

PLUMBING: Please indicate years of full-time equivalent employment you have in plumbing (drain cleaning, installation and repair of faucets, fixtures, supply and drain piping, etc.).

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ At least 1 year but less than 2 years

+ At least 2 years but less than 3

+ 3 or more years

07

HVAC: Please indicate years of full-time equivalent employment you have in HVAC (basic troubleshooting, filters, belts, thermostat adjusting and replacement, etc.).

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year experience

+ At least 1 year but less than 2 years

+ At least 2years but less than 3 years

+ 3 or more years

08

APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - NOTIFICATION VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL): The City of La Mesa Human Resources Division uses e-mail to notify our applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of your application. Therefore, as an applicant, you are hereby advised of the following: 1. Ensure that the e-mail address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. Do not share e-mail addresses. Spam or other filters should be adjusted to accept our e-mails. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our e-mail notifications, i.e., for the non-delivery of e-mail or if you fail to check your e-mail inbox on a timely basis, etc. 2. Carefully read any notices that we send in a timely manner. Follow further instructions, if any. We recommend that you print and keep a hard copy of our notices for your records. I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the above.

+ Yes

+ No

09

This position works from 6:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. (9/80 schedule) with alternate Friday's off. Are you willing and able to work this schedule?

+ Yes

+ No

10

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to continue in the selection process. Resumes in lieu of this questionnaire will not be accepted. Please be as descriptive as possible in your responses. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

City of La Mesa

Address

8130 Allison Avenue La Mesa, California, 91942

Phone

619-667-1175

Website

https://www.cityoflamesa.gov/

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