Class Code: SC100
FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Facilities Maintenance Worker I 

Bargaining Unit: SEA 

DEFINITION:

Under general supervision, a Facilities Maintenance Worker I performs unskilled, semi-skilled, and some-skilled tasks maintenance, repair, and construction of Santa Cruz METRO facilities and properties; and performs related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Facilities Maintenance Worker I is the entry/first working level class in the series.  An incumbent in this class performs a limited range of unskilled, semi-skilled and some skilled facility maintenance work emphasizing routine plumbing, electrical, landscaping, and general facility upkeep. This class is distinguished from the higher level class of Facilities Maintenance Worker II because an incumbent in the latter class performs a wide variety of semi-skilled and skilled facility maintenance work that includes the maintenance and repair of tools and equipment.  

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is related or a logical assignment to this class.

  • Performs a limited range of unskilled, semi-skilled and some skilled tasks related to the maintenance and repair of Santa Cruz METRO facilities, properties, and related equipment.
  • Removes graffiti from bus stops, benches, signs, and surrounding areas.
  • Cuts tree branches, shrubs, remove weeds, and blows and picks up debris. 
  • Collects trash and performs needed sanitation on bus stops, such as wiping down benches and cleaning up spills; responds to biohazard reports. 
  • Performs minor plumbing repairs 
  • Performs minor electrical repairs 
  • Performs minor repairs on bus stops and shelters such as replacing roofing, cleaning roofs, cleaning rain gutters, tightening or replacing bolts that anchor shelters to concrete pads, and inserting/removing bus stop poles.
  • Paints curbs to designate bus loading zones.
  • Maintains work vehicle, tools, equipment, supplies, and work areas in proper and clean condition.
  • Drives a dump truck to the County landfill and unloads trash.
  • Refuels work vehicles.
  • Assists with moving and transporting furniture, equipment, and other heavy objects as needed.
  • Assists Facilities Maintenance Workers with projects as assigned. 
  • Operates a variety of manual and power tools and equipment; including cleaning and pressure washing, operates vehicles such as dump trucks,  bucket trucks, scissor lifts, and street sweepers.
  • Performs related work as required.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

Knowledge of:

  • Basic principles, practices, methods, equipment, materials, and tools used in the maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities.
  • Methods and equipment used in grounds keeping operations. 
  • Occupational hazards of the maintenance trades and appropriate safety equipment and practices.
  • Safe work practices.
  • The proper operation and maintenance of hand and power tools.
  • Methods of maintaining information in digital or hard copy files.
  • Time management techniques.
  • Basic mathematics including percentages and basic statistics.
  • The effective use of modern office equipment, personal computers, and applicable standard business software.  

Ability to: 

  • Follow oral and written instructions.
  • Perform routine maintenance, repair, construction and remodeling to facilities, properties, and related equipment.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, plans, and technical manuals. 
  • Use manual and power tools and equipment safely.
  • Safely handle hazardous items and materials in accordance with established procedures.
  • Make quick decisions in an emergency.
  • Maintain records and input data into a database.
  • Adhere to established work schedules and timelines.
  • Perform duties using good judgment and discretion.
  • Effectively balance multiple assignments simultaneously.
  • Utilize standard office equipment and computer software and learn to use specialized Santa Cruz METRO software if assigned.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department and with other divisions, departments, agencies, suppliers, vendors, and the public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: 

Education, Training, and Experience:

One (1) year of experience performing building repair and maintenance work. 

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:

A valid California Driver’s License will be required at the time of appointment and throughout employment.  

Must be able to obtain and maintain a current, valid California Class “C” Driver’s License.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to reach with hands and arms; walk, stand and sit; use finger dexterity; and talk and hear.  Work often requires the repetitive use of both hands to grasp and feel objects and use a keyboard.  The employee is regularly required to stoop at the, waist, crawl, kneel, crouch, and climb.   Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds unaided may be required.   Specific visual abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, the ability to see colors and shades, and the ability to perceive depth. 

Mental Demands 

While performing the duties of this job, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information and documents; solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered during work.

Work Environment: 

The employee works in a shop environment where the noise level is usually noisy. The employee may work outdoors in varied weather conditions with potential exposure to fumes, dust, grease, air contaminants, hazardous materials and chemicals.  Work requires heavy physical labor and working in confined spaces.

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

  • Must pass requisite background check.
  • May occasionally work extended hours or hours outside of regular schedule.
  • This position requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) based on the tasks assigned; safety shoes are required at all times.

*Adopted: 12-11-18

*BOD Approved: 08-23-19

*Revised: 08-23-24

*Job Family: Facilities

*Job Series: Facilities Maintenance

*Job Series Level: Entry/First working

*Confidential: No