Building Maintenance Worker

 

The Building Maintenance Worker, performs a variety of semiskilled work in the maintenance, repair and
improvement of City buildings and facilities. The Building Maintenance Worker works under the supervision of
the Director of Public Works or designee.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following is a list of typical duties assigned to this classification. The duties included on this list
are examples and not intended to be all-inclusive or restrictive.
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• Performs general maintenance, repair or painting on building and facilities.
• Performs semiskilled work on City buildings and structures.
• Cleans building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and/or polishing them; vacuum mats, carpets

and spot clean carpeted areas; deep clean carpeting using a variety of carpet cleaning equipment.

• Cleans restrooms and maintains supplies.
• Dusts all surfaces, including shelves, counters, window blinds and similar fixtures; dust and polish

furniture and woodwork; cleans lighting fixtures, including changing tubes or bulbs

• Performs semiskilled plumbing maintenance work
• Performs semiskilled electrical, replaces and repairs sinks, toilets, faucets, pipes, etc.
• Monitors building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors and windows after

operating hours, repairing and/or replacing locks, doors and windows, turning off lights, checking
electrical appliances to ensure hazards are not created and providing other forms of building security.

• Paints a variety of interior and exterior surfaces including buildings, furnishings, and signs.
• Collects trash inside and outside of the building; cleans and lines waste receptacles; disposes of trash,

recyclables and organic waste; removes biohazardous waste from temporary holding containers.

• Makes input regarding material and equipment acquisition or replacement.
• Takes care of equipment and materials used on shift.
• Works weekends and shifts as assigned.

• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience

• Graduation from high school or G.E.D.; AND
• A minimum of one (1) year full-time paid general maintenance experience.
• Additional coursework or vocational training in the semi-skilled trades desirable.
  

Licenses, Certificate and/or Special Requirements

• A valid California class “C” driver’s license, safe driving record, and proof of insurance are required at the

time of appointment.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

A complete City application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) are required to be considered for
any open positon. The City’s employment application is located at www.cityofhawthorne.org. Please complete
all the required information as provided on the form. Do not alter the application.

City Hall business hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and closed every other
Friday. On the alternate Friday, City Hall hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please contact the Human
Resources Department at (310) 349-2950 with any questions regarding this recruitment. Note:
Communications from the Hawthorne Human Resources Office regarding this recruitment will be via email.
Please periodically check spam or junk mail folders.

All employment application materials received by the final filing deadline will be reviewed to determine the level
and scope of applicant qualifications for the position. All information provided by an applicant is subject
to verification. Incomplete applications will be rejected from consideration.

TESTING & SELECTION PROCESS

All properly completed applications will be reviewed and only the most highly qualified candidates will be invited
to continue in the selection process. The selection process may include a supplement questionnaire, a written
test, a performance test, and/or an oral interview to evaluate the applicant’s skill, training, and experience.
An applicant requiring reasonable accommodation during the testing and selection process must inform the
City of Hawthorne Human Resources Department at (310) 349-2950 at least seventy-two (72) hours in
advance of the established testing date.

Applicants completing selection testing with acceptable results will qualify to have their name placed on
an Eligibility List. The Eligibility List will be considered by the hiring authority to fill current and future vacancies
for the position.

VET ERANS’ PREFERENCE CREDIT

The City of Hawthorne provides Veterans’ Preference Credit to qualified candidates who are successful in
the examination process. To be eligible for this preference, a legible copy of DD214 upon application filing
with the Hawthorne Human Resources Department is required.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

City employee may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and
retirement plans, health programs, educational reimbursement and other benefits listed in the Hawthorne

Municipal Employee Association (HMEA) Memorandum of Understanding. Benefits may change due to
employer-employee negotiations. Eligible City employees will participate in a defined benefit retirement plan
administered by California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPers). For additional details, refer to
the City’s website: www.cityofhawthorne.org under MOUs & Salary Schedules.

ABOUT THE CITY

Proudly Serving the Community for over 100 Years!

Incorporated in 1922, the City of Hawthorne currently has a population of nearly 87,000 within a six square
mile area. Ideally located near the Los Angeles International Airport, connected by rail to the Port of Los
Angeles and downtown Los Angeles, and surrounded by the San Diego (I-405), Harbor (I-110), and Glenn M.
Anderson (I-105) Freeways, the City of Hawthorne could easily be termed the "Hub of the South Bay." By
virtue of its location, Hawthorne affords easy, quick access to all that Southern California offers; culture, sports,
entertainment, mountains, and beaches. Temperatures in the area are always among the most pleasant in the
Los Angeles basin. The City of Hawthorne possesses a shared vision towards the future to create a great city
and build an economy, which supports the community's desire for a high quality of life.

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