BUILDING CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE WORKER III

Job Specifications

Class Code:	MG8
Analyst:	LM, TC, SC

Date Originated:	8/79
Date Revised:	4/90 1/93 6/98, 11/18, 03/23

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, perform skilled construction and maintenance work as a lead worker, and/or as specialist performing work in areas such as locksmithing, carpentry, plumbing and electrical; plan, assign and review the work of staff performing a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the construction, repair, and maintenance of County buildings and equipment; and perform other work as required. The position assigned to County Parks will also perform swimming pool maintenance.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Building Construction/Maintenance Worker III is the lead worker/specialist level in the Building Construction/Maintenance Worker series. This class is distinguished from the higher class of Building Construction/Maintenance Supervisor that has full supervisory responsibility for the skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled building construction/maintenance staff. This class differs from the Plumber, Electrician and Electro/Mechanical Worker in that the latter are skilled journey level classes. The Building Construction/Maintenance Worker III is expected to have a broad knowledge of all building trades at a semi-skilled level and may specialize in one or more areas. This position may work irregular hours and be assigned on-call duty.

TYPICAL TASKS

• Reviews the work of personnel performing a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting and general construction and maintenance tasks;
• Serves as lead worker including assisting in the review of work orders and determining priorities, assigning and scheduling work, training staff, and assisting in providing information on performance evaluations;
• Reviews the work of personnel performing a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting and general construction and maintenance tasks;
• Serves as lead worker including assisting in the review of work orders and determining priorities, assigning and scheduling work, training staff, and assisting in providing information on performance evaluations;
• Performs the more skilled construction and maintenance tasks such as locksmithing, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical;
• Estimates costs of construction, repair and maintenance projects;
• Orders materials and assembles tools and equipment for projects;
• Instructs subordinates in proper work procedures, use of hand tools and power equipment and safety procedures;
• Inspects work in progress and upon completion;
• Examines buildings and fixtures for needed construction, repairs, and maintenance and makes recommendations to supervisor;
• Assists in establishing and implementing preventive maintenance programs;
• Assists staff in handling unusual problems;
• Devise and adjust master keys systems;
• Develop implementation plans for lock security systems for all County buildings, including badge access systems;
• Fabricates locks and keys for installation in doors, desks, cabinets and other locations.  Designs and assembles intricate removeable lock cores;
• Change lock and safe combinations;
• Maintain adequate supply of keys, key stocks and related locksmith material and equipment on hand;
• Maintains records and prepares reports; and
• May provide vacation or other temporary relief for supervisor or for other classes as required.

The position at County Parks also

• Cleans and maintains pools and pool equipment;
• Tests and regulates chemical balance of water, adds chemicals to tanks, cleans and maintains pool heaters, filters, controls and pumps;
• Maintains records of pool testing results, chemical adjustments, and maintenance performed;
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, dressing rooms and pool desks.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge:

Thorough knowledge of:

• The basic methods, materials and tools used in the building construction and maintenance trades.

For County Parks, the above plus:

• The basic operation of pumps and pool purification systems.
• The chemical treatment of swimming pool water, including testing.

Working knowledge of:

• Safe work practices and safety regulations utilized in the building trades.
• Laws and building codes affecting repair and remodeling of County buildings.

For County Parks, the above plus:

• The methods, materials, equipment and tools used in pool cleaning, pump and filter maintenance, and building custodial work.

Some knowledge of:

• Methods used in the maintenance of building equipment;
• Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in repairing locks and making keys;
• The principles of supervision and training.

Ability to:

• Determine priorities, assign, schedule and evaluate the work of semi-skilled and unskilled staff performing building construction, maintenance, and repair activities;
• Accurately estimate labor and material costs for repair, remodeling and maintenance projects;
• Perform a wide variety of specialized tasks connected with construction, repair, and maintenance of County buildings and fixtures;
• Work from sketches and blueprints;
• Safely lift up to 100 pounds;
• Use tools and equipment of the building trades skillfully and safely;
• Install, maintain, adjust and repair all types of locking devices;
• Decipher key code systems;
• Follow written and oral instructions;
• Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• Maintain accurate records.

For County Parks, the above plus:

• Repair and maintain motors, pumps, controls and other swimming pool equipment.
• Respond in a courteous and effective manner when dealing with the general public.
• Swim short distances (to ensure personal safety while working near a pool).

Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these would be:

Two years of experience performing duties comparable to those of a Building Construction/Maintenance Worker II.

OR

Four years of experience performing a variety of semi-skilled carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical tasks in the construction, repair and maintenance of buildings and equipment.

For the position assigned to the County's public pool facility, at least one of these four years must have included the maintenance of a commercial pool facility.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession and maintenance of a valid California Class C Driver License upon appointment.

For County Parks position:

Upon appointment, possession of a valid Aquatic Facility Operator certificate recognized by the National Recreation and Park Association or similar program.

Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.

Bargaining Unit: 41

EEOC Job Category: 07

Occupational Grouping: 36

Worker's Comp Code: 1160