Building Maintenance Worker III

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Building Maintenance Worker III

County of El Dorado South Lake Tahoe, California

Job Description:

Building Maintenance Worker III

Description

Description

*Employees residing in the Tahoe basin may be eligible to a Tahoe differential of up to $101.53, paid twenty-four (24) benefit pay periods and Geographical differential of up to $200.00. paid twenty-four (24) pay periods per year.

COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
The County of El Dorado, Chief Administrative Office, Facilities Division is a Division of the Chief Administrative Office and provides a broad range of internal support services for County departments. These include construction, custodial, and the maintenance and repair of county-owned and leased facilities and grounds. Facilities is committed to plan for, build and maintain the most efficient, effective facilities for County operations for the short and long term.

THE OPPORTUNITY
This is the advanced-level classification in the Building Maintenance Worker class series. Incumbents work under general supervision and exercise a high level of discretion and independent judgment in performing the full range of routine to complex skill craft work tasks. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, installation, and adjustment to a variety of complex County mechanical and electrical systems.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

For a full description of duties and responsibilities please review the job description here.

Come work where others vacation. The County of El Dorado is seeking an experienced Building Maintenance Worker III to support County facilities in beautiful South Lake Tahoe. The ideal candidate is a well-rounded journey-level maintenance professional who takes pride in solving problems, working independently, and keeping public facilities safe and operational.

You will be the go-to craftsperson for complex building systems. Successful candidates bring hands on skill across multiple trades, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC and mechanical, and carpentry, and are comfortable troubleshooting and repairing systems such as boilers, pumps, generators, lighting and controls, valves and piping, furnaces and ductwork, water supply and drainage, and fire sprinkler equipment. You will perform preventive maintenance, install and modify electrical and plumbing circuits and fixtures, frame and finish carpentry projects, and make sound, safety focused decisions in the field while using a wide range of hand, power, and test tools.

This role thrives in a year-round mountain environment. Work includes indoor and outdoor settings in all seasons, occasional work at heights and in confined spaces, and responding to urgent issues with calm and care. The position may be on call at times and may support evening or weekend emergencies to keep County operations running for the community.

What makes this opportunity stand out is the combination of place and purpose. South Lake Tahoe offers stunning scenery, four season recreation, and a strong sense of community, and County service adds stability and meaningful impact. As a County employee you are eligible for overtime work, and you will have access to training and tools that support your growth. The County also offers public sector career pathways, CalPERS retirement, paid leave, and other comprehensive benefits, along with tuition reimbursement opportunities when approved by the department.

If you are ready to bring your craft, reliability, and pride of workmanship to a place you will love living and serving, we would be excited to hear from you.
Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following minimum qualifications:

Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

Equivalent to graduation from high school;
AND

Two (2) years of journey-level experience at a level equivalent to the County's class of Building Maintenance Worker II, including at least two (2) years of journey-level skills in at least three (3) skilled trades areas, such as plumbing, painting, mechanical, carpentry, and/or electrical maintenance.

Licenses and Certifications:


Click here to view the minimum qualifications for a Building Maintenance Worker III as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Apply online by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Kelly Gatchet in Human Resources at [email protected]

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RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

Training and Experience Evaluation
A training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.

Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

For more information on the recruitment process click here .

Based on the hiring department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Building Maintenance Worker III. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full-time vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.

If you are interested in the position for Building Maintenance Worker III within any County department, please submit your application.

We are currently recruiting for the following:

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions.

The County of El Dorado is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.

Prior to conditional job offer, candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation.

As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigate at least once every five (5) years.

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The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

For your Health and Well-Being:

For your Financial Future:

For your Work/Life Balance:


Below is a comprehensive benefit summary based on full-time, regular employment for the bargaining unit to which this classification is assigned.

Revised 1/2025, valid until modified by successor MOU or negotiated agreement.

To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here .

Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

Closing Date/Time: 9/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$61,193.18 - $74,380.80 Annually
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