The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of Casual Facilities Maintenance Worker.
DEFINITION
Under direction performs skilled work in several trades in the maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment on City owned buildings.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Positions in this class are assigned a variety of tasks in the building trades. Although the work requires the use of journey worker’s tools and the ability to perform operations in several of the crafts, the skills required in any one field is normally less that would be required of a journey worker in that field.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES (Responsibilities including but not limited to)
- Painting (patch holes, drywall taping and finishing, caulking, interior painting and exterior painting)
- Electrical (replace light bulbs, ballast, switches and outlets)
- Plumbing (repair/replace mixing valves and stems, plunge toilets and use power augers)
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of: Building trade methods, materials and equipment; safe work practices and estimate job material, duration and cost.
Ability to: Work efficiently with others, log/record work completed, climb ladders, Use the required tools and equipment skillfully and safely; and work independently.
Skills: Operate a variety of power tools such as paint sprayer, sanders and pressure washers, mixers, drills and grinders.
License: Possession of a Class C driver’s license issued by the DMV.
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is obtained from two years’ experience in general building maintenance work including carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, painting. Typically, sufficient education is required to read and follow detailed instructions.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with all those contacted in the course of work; to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; twist upper body and to sit and stand for moderate periods of time. Ability to walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, and squat for long periods of time and to lift materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
Application Process: Interested candidates must submit a completed on-line employment application. Resumes in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted. References such as 'see resume' as a response will not be considered.
If you need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at (650) 558-7206.
Unless otherwise specified, all correspondence will be conducted via the email address provided on your application.
A casual employee may not work more than 1000 hours per fiscal year.
Selection Process: Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education, training and other job-related qualifications. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in a department interview. Date and time to be determined.
Note: Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the selection process. The City of Burlingame reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the selection process.
FINE PRINT
Prior to appointment, candidates will be required to:
- pass a fingerprint check submitted to the Department of Justice
- comply with The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States at date of hire
The City of Burlingame is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices. The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
