Building Maintenance Aide at Cosumnes Community Services District, CA

About the Department

The Cosumnes Community Services District ("District") is seeking to hire a part-time Building Maintenance Aide in the Administrative Services Department - Facilities Management Division to join our team.

Position Description

Under close supervision, the Building Maintenance Aide performs a variety of maintenance tasks in the maintenance of District buildings including recreation centers, preschools, community centers, administration buildings, fire stations, training centers, office buildings and related facilities; and performs related work as assigned.

This is an entry level class in the Building Maintenance Section of the Facilities Management Division. Incumbents at this level assist in the full range of duties as assigned while working both independently and alongside senior level staff. Responsibilities include inspecting and attending to assigned areas in a timely manner and performing a wide variety of tasks in the maintenance and repair of assigned facilities and systems. 

Typical working schedule will be approximately 20-25 hours per week. Actual hours assigned may be increased or decreased at any time, depending upon the needs of the program or department.

Salary Information
The salary range for the Building Maintenance Aide classification is between $23.25 - $25.50 per hour. The District typically appoints new employees at step 1 of the salary range. Consideration for an appointment higher than step 1 will be based on experience, education, or the need for unique skills or knowledge and shall be no more than the mid-point of the salary range.

Position Duties

Note: The following duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of a specific statement on duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed. Employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level as required.

• Assist senior staff in remodeling, repairing, and constructing such items as partitions, room additions, counters, tables, bookcases, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofs, and mechanical equipment;
• Make minor repairs to doors, windows, floors, furniture, gates, plumbing, electrical, drywall, roofs, and ceilings;
• Assist with moving, pickup, and delivery of furniture, materials, equipment;
• Leaf and debris removal from roofs, gutters, and sumps;
• Performs preventative maintenance for drains and sewers.
• Performs preventative maintenance on compressors, generators, and appliances.
• Operates and maintains construction related equipment, power tools, generators, trailers, and vehicles;
• Change light bulbs and HVAC filters;
• Provides courteous and professional service to all facility users, CSD personnel, and the public;
• Conducts work tasks safely and in compliance with Department safety standards and the District Injury and Illness Prevention Program;
• Reports all broken, damaged, or unsafe conditions to the senior worker on duty; 
• Implements guidelines from District and Department policies and procedures manuals;
• Arrives on time and in proper attire/appearance as required by CSD guidelines;
• Keeps records and makes reports; uses a computer to enter and retrieve data and communicate electronically;
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and trainings;
• Provides assistance to supervisors and lead staff as required;
• Assists in the inspection of CSD maintained properties for vandalism and maintenance standards;
• May be required to work weekends, and holidays;
• May inventory, requisition, and maintain supply levels.

Minimum Qualifications

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be considered qualifying at the sole discretion of the District. The education or experience requirement may be modified or waived at the sole discretion of the General Manager. At least one of the education or experience requirements must be met; however, both requirements cannot be modified or waived. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Education and Training:

• High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent Certification.

Experience:

• One (1) year experience or classroom training in construction or commercial building maintenance required. Including knowledge of construction related practices for trouble shooting and repair, and operation of equipment such as small gas powered tools, pneumatic and other electric hand tools.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain First Aid and CPR/AED certification within the first sixty (60) days of employment; certification must be maintained throughout employment;
• Must possess a valid California class “C” driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record as determined by the District and maintain it throughout employment.
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, tools, and materials for maintaining and repairing buildings, facilities, and related items;
• Basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculation of decimals, ratios, percentages and fractions;
• Safe driving rules and work practices including, but not limited to, safe and effective use of hand and power tools, toxic chemicals, light and heavy equipment;
• The operation and minor maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, and light to heavy power equipment;
• Operational characteristics of specialized maintenance and repair equipment; 
• Occupational hazards and safety equipment and practices related to the work, including the handling of hazardous chemicals;
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations; 
• English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation;
• Modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications and programs;
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors and District staff.

Physical Requirements:

• Mobility:  occasional sitting and use of keyboard; frequent standing for long periods of time; frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing ladders, crawling and twisting while performing field work; frequent pushing, pulling or lifting objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds while performing maintenance and repairs, loading trucks with supplies and equipment, and assisting with special events; occasional walking on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces;
• Vision:  constant use of overall vision; occasional computer use; occasional color and depth vision;
• Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing and occasional typing; frequent grasping, holding and reaching; frequent operation of equipment such as, but not limited to, hand and shop tools, mechanic, plumbing, and carpentry hand and power tools, shovel, compressors, hoists, ladders, glazing and drafting tools, and pressure washer;
• Hearing/Talking:  frequent hearing and talking in person, on the phone, and on a radio;
• Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision making and concentration, frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasionally works alone;
• Driving:  ability to use fine and gross motor coordination for driving a variety of vehicles and equipment such as, but not limited to, car, pick-up, and equipment trailer.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environment on a year-round basis in various types of weather and temperature including seasonal conditions such as extreme weather conditions including heat, cold, and moisture. Frequent exposure to loud noise, vibration, dust, dirt, chemicals, grease, smoke, fumes, and other environmental substances. Depending upon assignment, positions in this classification may require travel to multiple work sites daily in a CSD vehicle. Some work is accomplished in an indoor office setting.

Other Qualifications

THE PROCESS:

Application Review (Pass/Fail): All applicants must complete and submit an application by the final filing deadline. Applications will be reviewed for possession of minimum qualifications and evaluated according to the essential functions of the job and other needs of the position.

• Supplemental Questions: The supplemental questions are considered a part of the application process. All required questions must be completed before the application can be submitted. The supplemental questions will be used to evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of the applicant's education, training, and experience. 
• Supplemental Screening: The district will review the responses to the supplemental questions of all candidates meeting the minimum qualifications. The most competitive candidates in the applicant pool will be selected to continue in the selection process.

Oral Interview: All candidates who pass the application review will be invited to participate in an oral panel interview.
 
Conditional Offer: Candidates selected from the process receive a conditional offer of employment contingent upon the successful completion of the following:

Background Check:  
Live Scan Fingerprinting: A State of California, Department of Justice criminal background check will be required.
Driving Record:  A State of California, DMV driving record printout will be required. 


Work Eligibility: The District participates in E-Verify to confirm authorization to work in the US.

Failure to meet these pre-employment requirements will be grounds for withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment.

RIGHT-TO-WORK VERIFICATION
Documentation verifying the candidate's legal right to work in the United States will be required and shall be presented upon hire.

ABOUT US
Cosumnes Community Services District serves an estimated 207,000 south Sacramento County residents in a 157-square mile area. Its award-winning parks and recreation services – including the operation of more than 100 parks – operate exclusively within the Elk Grove area of the District. Cosumnes CSD provides fire protection and emergency medical services throughout the District, including the cities of Elk Grove and Galt and unincorporated areas of south Sacramento County.
   
Our Vision: Be an innovative, inclusive, and intentional, regional leader committed to providing exceptional services that exceed expectations and enhance the quality of life of those we serve.
   
Our Mission: Cosumnes CSD is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of the residents, businesses, visitors, and employees within our diverse community by protecting lives, property, and the environment through superior fire suppression, emergency medical services, fire prevention, and special operations response; and by providing parks and recreation services through well-maintained parks and recreational opportunities for health, wellness, and social interactions.
   
Our Values:  
Safety & Mitigating Risk– We protect District employees, as well as mitigate risk and exposure of the District and the public.
   
Financial Responsibility– We are an accountable, transparent, and stable Agency as we provide quality services through progressive innovations.
   
High-Quality Workforce– We develop and train a high-quality workforce with an emphasis on professionalism, diversity, equity and inclusion, succession planning, competency, and organizational growth.
   
Service to the Community– We deliver the highest levels of service to the residents, visitors, and businesses within the District.
   
Diversity, Equity & Access– We ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of District work.  
   
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE. 
   
Cosumnes CSD is an equal-opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, gender, gender identity or gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, covered veteran/military status, marital status or any other status protected by federal or state law.  

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