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Description
Applications are being accepted for the position of Building Maintenance Craftsworker with the City of South San Francisco in the Parks & Recreation Department.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2025 AT 5:00 PM OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 100 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.
THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND SOCIAL SECURITY PARTICIPATION.
The Department
The Parks and Recreation Department is the third largest department in the City and is organized by program area, with each program administered by a supervisor, coordinator, or specialist. The Parks and Recreation Department is composed of a Director and 22 full-time management positions. The department is comprised of the Recreation, Parks, and Building Maintenance divisions. The Parks and Recreation Department mission is to provide opportunities for physical, cultural and social well being; protect and enhance the physical environment; and ensure the effective and efficient use of public facilities and open space.
The Building Maintenance Division maintains 32 facilities totaling more than 563,000 square feet and over 275 acres of park land. The division provides janitorial, preventative maintenance services, and necessary building and related equipment repairs to all of the City's facilities, including interior and exterior work. The division also performs a variety of tasks, which include moving furniture, set-ups, and many other miscellaneous tasks as required.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for the position of Building Maintenance Craftsworker with the City of South San Francisco is a highly skilled and dependable professional with extensive experience in construction, maintenance, and repair of public buildings and facilities. This individual possesses journey-level experience in the building trades and demonstrates strong technical expertise across multiple disciplines, including rough and finish carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, and general building maintenance.
The ideal candidate is proficient in reading blueprints, interpreting diagrams, estimating materials and labor, and executing projects with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate takes pride in producing high-quality craftsmanship, whether constructing structural components, performing facility upgrades, or troubleshooting systems issues. They are also adept at working independently or collaboratively, and may assume a leadership role when required, providing guidance to other maintenance staff or contractors on a project basis.
Safety-minded and detail-oriented, the ideal candidate consistently follows City safety protocols, uses tools and equipment responsibly, and demonstrates sound judgment on the job. They are organized and efficient, capable of managing time effectively, completing work orders accurately, and maintaining thorough documentation.
Additionally, the ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, a proactive customer service approach, and a strong ability to establish cooperative working relationships with colleagues, city staff, and members of the public. They are committed to maintaining City facilities in top condition and are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to the safety, comfort, and functionality of public spaces in a growing and vibrant community.
QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Experience: Four years of progressively more responsible journey-level experience in construction maintenance or in a related field.
Training: Equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by completion of coursework or an applicable apprenticeship program.
Licenses and Certificates: Possession of an appropriate, valid California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record, which must be maintained as a condition of employment.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS:
To be considered, applicants must submit the following REQUIRED items:
- City application
- Responses to the supplemental questionnaire
- Resume
NOTE: Applications must be filled out in their entirety. Failure to complete the application and/or supplemental questions or failure to include a required attachment will disqualify the applicant from the recruitment process. Failure to list work experience, education or training or indicating “see resume” in the work experience section of the application will be considered an incomplete application and subject to disqualification.
THE SELECTION PROCESS:
The most highly suitable and qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a performance skills examination. This assessment is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
To review complete job descriptions which include all special requirements, go to www.ssf.net
Benefits
Retirement: CalPERS retirement formula is 2% at age 60 for Classic members or; 2% at age 62 for “new members” as defined by Government Code §7522.04(e). Social Security and Medicare participation and the option to participate in 457 deferred compensation plans. City contributes equivalent of 1.5% of base pay towards a medical after-retirement account.
Health Insurance: City offers a choice of medical HMO (two providers) or PPO plan, and offers vision and dental coverage. City pays 100% of vision and dental premiums for employee and eligible dependents. Employees shall contribute 10% of the HMO premium cost based on category of coverage (single, two, family). For PPO, employee pays cost difference between PPO and HMO plans. City provides 100% City-paid short- and long-term disability insurances. The City offers a discretionary benefit account for employees who demonstrate health coverage elsewhere.
Vacation: Fifteen to thirty working days annual vacation, based on the length of service.
Holidays: Thirteen total paid holidays per year plus one floating holiday.
Programs: 457 Deferred Compensation, Paid Family Leave, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Long-Term Care, Disability and Life Insurance Programs, City Recreation Classes, Reduced-fee Childcare Programs and Commuter Benefit Programs are available.
This classification is in an employee bargaining unit.
Special Instructions
Prior to appointment, candidates will be required to submit to any or all of the following (as applicable):
- Reference Check
- Department of Justice (DOJ) Fingerprint Check
- Police Department Background Check (includes review of Personal History Statement)
- Pre-Employment Medical Examination and Drug Screen
A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment. Determinations are made on a case-by-case basis with consideration given to the nature and recency of the conviction and relationship to job duties. All City standards must be met before the final appointment is made.
Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the recruitment process should advise the Human Resources Department upon submittal of application.
Candidates requesting veteran’s preference must provide a copy of U.S. Government DD Form 214 "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty" as an attachment to their CalOpps application.
The policy of the City of South San Francisco is to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or national origin. It is the intent and desire of the City of South San Francisco that equal employment opportunity will be provided in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The City of South San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).