Facilities Maintenance Worker

JOB CLASS SPECIFICATION

Salary Pending Board Approval at the 10/15/2026 Board Meeting

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

To maintain, construct, and repair Agency buildings and facilities; to perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance tasks involving carpentry, plumbing, minor custodial services, minor electrical, landscaping, vegetation management, grounds maintenance, pesticide application, heating and cooling systems, and related repair work; and to perform a wide variety of manual work related to assigned duties.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the journey level technical classification. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new, unusual or unique situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives immediate supervision from an assigned supervisor.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Respond to and resolve urgent request regarding issues with malfunctioning equipment related to plumbing, mechanical and structural failures at Agency facilities and sites.
• Basic HVAC work including changing filters, cleaning coils, replacing belts, thermostats, electrical components or other non-refrigerant components.
• Assist in the coordination of contracts related to facility maintenance and repair, including elevator maintenance.
• Maintain and coordinate pest control activities for the Agency.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance, cleaning, lubrication, basic trouble shooting, and minor mechanical repairs on appliances and mechanical equipment, including replacement of belts, hoses, pumps, motors, seals, filters, switches, and other basic components; change or replace inoperative appliances, tools, and equipment.
• Serve as liaison for janitorial service contract and for heating and air conditioning contract.
• Obtain proposals and quotes from vendors for services.
• Perform minor interior and exterior building maintenance and repairs such as cleaning, painting, floor covering, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, small construction, cement work, fencing, and windows and screen replacement.
• Keep records of work to be done and work completed.
• Order and maintain supplies and stock as needed for facilities.
• Operate and maintain landscaping equipment, conduct routine inspections, cleaning, and minor repairs to ensure proper functioning.
• Perform routine facility upkeep, including basic cleaning and tidying of work areas.
• Perform pesticide application activities in compliance with California DPR regulations, including herbicides, algicides, and other approved products for institutional landscape, right of way, and aquatic use.
• Accurate completion and submittal of pesticide use reports, application records and safety documentation.
• Assist in the oversight of pesticide inventory, storage, labeling, transportation, mixing, and disposal in accordance with DPR requirements, Agency policy, and best management practices.
• Assist in Agency landscaping and grounds maintenance activities performed by internal crews, including mowing, pruning, vegetation control, defensible space support, irrigation system oversight, erosion control, and general site appearance.
• Respond to emergency, after-hours as required, including supporting facility access issues, infrastructure protection, and storm response needs.
• May drive service vehicles to and from the job.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other Agency employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Methods, materials, standards and equipment used in building construction and repair.
• Operation, maintenance and repair of a variety of power tools, appliances, small engines and equipment.
• Basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, minor electrical maintenance and repair.
• Basic mathematics.
• Basic recordkeeping.
• Fundamental safe work practices.
• Hazmat spill response procedures and SDS.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local rules, laws and regulations.
• Modern office equipment including use of word processing, database and spreadsheet applications.
• Principles and practices of customer service.
• Principles and practices of field maintenance, facilities maintenance, landscaping, vegetation management, and pesticide application.

ABILITY TO:

• Perform a variety of construction, repair and maintenance tasks.
• Interpret maps and drawings.
• Interpret and adhere to required regulations and policies.
• Safely operate hand and power tools.
• Understand and carry out written and verbal instructions.
• Apply safe work practices.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Prepare reports and maintain records.
• Order required tools, materials, and supplies.
• Diagnose maintenance problems and devise effective solutions.
• Perform physical work requiring considerable manual dexterity.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle and other work related equipment.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is carried out in an outside environment with exposure to various weather conditions.
• Frequently climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand and walk.
• Frequently push, pull, grasp and carry while walking.
• Work on various types of terrain and footing which may be slippery.
• Frequently lift up to 100 pounds.

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

Experience:

Three (3) years experience in the building construction, maintenance, or machinery trades.

Education:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

License or Certificate:

Possession and maintenance of a valid California driver’s license and acceptable driving record; a class A driver’s license is preferred.

Possession of a valid California Department of Pesticide Regulation Qualified Applicator License (QAL) or Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) with categories A (Residential, Industrial, and Institutional), B (Landscape Maintenance), C (structural Pest Control), F (Aquatic Pest Control) is desirable.

Benefits

Why Work at PCWA?

Regular Employee Benefits Vacation Vacation leave ranges from 12 days per year to 25 days per year depending upon the bargaining unit and years of service.

Holidays Thirteen holidays, three of which are floating, are provided each year. Floating holiday hours are pro-rated for new hires based on time left in the year after hire.

Sick Leave Twelve days of sick leave are provided each year with unlimited accrual.

Management Leave Management employees receive 72 hours of paid administrative leave per year. Management leave hours are pro-rated for new hires based on time left in the year after hire.

Health Insurance PCWA participates in the CalPERS health insurance program offering seven HMOs (Anthem Select and Anthem Traditional, Blue Shield Access + and Blue Shield Trio, Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare, and Western Health Advantage) and two PPOs (PERS Platinum and PERS Gold). The Agency's current monthly contribution towards the premium is:

Employee only $1,301.95 Employee +1 $2,039.00 Employee + Family $2,651.00

Dental Insurance Dental coverage is provided for employees and dependents through Delta Dental, with the employee premium fully paid by the Agency.

Vision Insurance Vision coverage is provided for employees and dependents through Vision Service Plan, with the employee premium fully paid by the Agency.

Life Insurance Term life insurance in an amount equal to twice the employee’s annual salary is provided by the Agency, with a maximum coverage amount of $400,000. Additional coverage may be purchased.

Disability Insurance Long-term disability insurance is provided to employees providing a benefit of 66.67% of gross monthly earnings (following a 90-day waiting period).

Deferred Compensation Two deferred compensation programs are offered (CalPERS and Empower) allowing employees to save and invest through pre-tax or post-tax payroll deductions.

Flexible Spending Account PCWA employees are able to set aside money on a tax-free basis to pay for certain medical, dental, vision, or dependent care expenses not covered under the Agency’s insurance plans.

Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) New Members: 2.0% @ 62; employee pays 50% of "normal cost," as determined by CalPERS. As of July 1, 2023, that amount equals 7.50%.

Classic Members: 2.7% @ 55, single highest year; employee pays 8.0% of their salary towards the employee's retirement contribution.

Social Security The Agency does participate in Social Security.

Questions? For more information, visit the Benefits Page of our website: Employee Benefits Summary | pcwa.net. For any questions, please contact Placer County Water Agency Human Resources at (530) 823-4958 or email humanresources@pcwa.net. PCWA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.