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Description
The Department:
The Department of Public Works is dedicated to providing the highest quality public works services to the residents and businesses of Santa Clara, the development community, and our customers in a responsible and efficient manner.
The Department designs, constructions, maintains, and improves various components of the City’s infrastructure and provides quality, cost-effective, timely services to the residents and businesses of Santa Clara. The Department is responsible for a wide variety of programs throughout the City which include design, construction management, development review, encroachment permitting, traffic engineering, stormwater pollution prevention, inspections and maintenance of City streets, bridges, storm drain systems, traffic signal systems, building facilities, street trees, and landscaping.
The Position:
The Building Maintenance Worker within the Facilities division performs modifications to City owned facilities. The work includes but is not limited to plumbing, carpentry, painting, lighting, minor electrical, general repairs, and other building trade aspects. The Division specializes on preventative maintenance in addition to work orders and projects. This position works collaboratively and cooperatively with every department within the city with safety and employee satisfaction as a primary goal. The successful incumbent should have experiences with lighting, repair and replacement including ballasts, switches, light bulbs, use of ladders and lifts.
Additional Information:
Applications must be filled out completely (e.g. do not write “see resume, NA, or personnel file.”). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Resume and 2) Answer all supplemental questions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov. Applications must be submitted by the filing deadline of January 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED ABOVE. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT.MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR POSITIONS ADHERING TO ALL APPLICABLE CITY POLICIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CMD 033- EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES.
The annual salary range for this position is $97,623.36 - $124,204.20. This position may be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range.
Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Education Requirements:
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED.
Minimum Experience Requirements:
Four (4) years of experience in the building construction trades, preferably in the maintenance of occupied buildings.
Acceptable Substitution:
None.
License/Certifications:
Possession of an appropriate, valid California driver's license is required.
Other Requirements:
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job assignment.
Special Conditions:
Incumbents of this classification may be required to work on a shift basis, a staggered work week, and shall be required to work unusual hours in emergency situations.
Follow this link to view the entire Class Specification, which includes more information on Typical Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
Candidates must attain a passing score on each phase of the examination process to qualify for the Eligible List. A department interview may be required prior to appointment.
Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
PERMANENT CITY EMPLOYEES PREFERENCE POINTS: Current permanent employee candidates who receive a passing score on the examination will have an additional five (5) points added to their final score.
The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov.