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Job Description
Definition
Join our dedicated Facilities Maintenance team as a Building Maintenance Worker III and make a positive impact on the community of the City of Milpitas!
The Maintenance Worker III ser ves as lead worker over a crew within their assigned area of responsibility to perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance and repair of public facilities. This is the advanced journey level class in the maintenance worker class series. The Maintenance Worker Ill is distinguished from other classes in the maintenance series by the responsibility assumed by leading a crew and by the performance of the more complex and responsible duties assigned to positions in this series. Incumbents at this level typically possess specialized skills, knowledge and abilities, and work independently.
The ideal candidate is a skilled and dependable professional with experience in public works facilities. They demonstrate strong leadership as a crew lead, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to standard. They bring hands-on expertise in tasks such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and equipment operation, along with the ability to read blueprints and maintain systems in compliance with health and safety codes. They are proficient in maintaining pools, pumps, filters, and related infrastructure.
They take pride in public service and contribute to the safety, function, and appearance of community facilities and infrastructure. Known for their reliability, teamwork, and ability to train and guide staff, the ideal candidate will excel in both fieldwork and administrative tasks such as recordkeeping and coordinating daily operations.
If you're a hardworking and knowledgeable facilities maintenance professional looking to make a difference, we encourage you to apply!
For the complete job description, please visit: Maintenance Worker III
In addition to the benefits as outlined in the Benefits tab of this job announcement, this position will be scheduled to work 4, 10-hour days per week , which can allow for a generous work/life balance.
Examples of Duties
The current vacancy is within the Facilities Maintenance Section.
Duties may include but are not limited to:- Serve as lead worker over an assigned crew;
- Provide guidance and training to less experienced personnel;
- Assist assigned supervisor with daily supervision of personnel and the timely completion of assigned duties;
- Check work of assigned crew;
- Maintain timesheets and other records as appropriate;
- Ensure that safety measures and practices are utilized at all times;
- Performs a variety of duties at the skilled level to maintain and repair city buildings, structures and their attendant equipment;
- Duties include carpentry, painting, lock-smith, plumbing, electrical control systems, HVAC systems, read blue prints, build and assemble furnishings;
- Balance and maintain proper water chemistry;
- Monitor/adjust filtration equipment;
- Calibrate chemical probes;
- Maintain/repair filters, pumps, motors, lines, tanks;
- Maintain and ensure all aspects of the Civic Center pond and Sports Center pool operations;
- Meet state and federal health code standards;
- Provide training and assist the Facilities Supervisor or Public Works Manager in assigning and coordination of work;
- Requisition of supplies and inspection of work performed by staff and contractors;
- Perform related duties as assigned.
RETIREMENT
Membership in CalPERS (2% at 60 or 2% at 62 with three year average salary). City of Milpitas employees do not participate in Social Security, but do contribute to Medicare.Additionally, members pay $2.40/per hour to the LIUNA pension fund.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
Choice of CalPERS Medical Plans. City pays coverage up to the Kaiser rate (currently $2,228.36/mo. for family). Employees who waive health coverage are eligible to receive $125 per month in lieu of medical plan coverage with proof of other coverage.
RETIREE MEDICAL
Employees are eligible upon CalPERS retirement from the City to receive up to 100% retiree medical coverage (currently based on the Kaiser health rate), based on years of service.
DENTAL & VISION
City provides full family coverage for Delta Dental and MES Vision at no cost to the employee.
LIFE INSURANCE
City provides $50,000 term policy. Supplemental employee-paid life insurance is available up to $500,000, based on carrier acceptance.
DISABILITY INSURANCE
City provides a Short-Term Disability plan similar to State Disability Insurance (SDI) coverage. Employees do not participate in SDI. Long-Term Disability coverage of 60% of base salary up to $1,500 per month is available after a 60-day waiting period. Additional buy-up options for LTD are available up to $6,000 per month.
VACATION
Hourly employees earn 11-31 days of vacation per year based on years of service.
HOLIDAYS
Employees receive 12 paid holidays and one (1) floating holiday per year.
SICK LEAVE
Employees earn 12 days annually.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Employees are eligible to receive up to $1,400 per fiscal year in tuition reimbursement.
FITNESS PROGRAM
Employeesare offered free access to City-sponsored sports and fitness programs.
The City also offers a flexible spending benefits plan, employee assistance program, and other voluntary insurance. Contact Human Resources (HR) at 408-586-3090 or https://www.milpitas.gov/245/Benefits for more information on employee benefits.
Closing Date/Time: 1/11/2026 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Milpitas
Show moreLocated at the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay, the City of Milpitas is a progressive community that is an integral part of the high tech Silicon Valley. With a very diversified resident population of nearly 80,000, the City of Milpitas sees the
role of every employee as being committed to accomplishing the community’s vision by providing fiscally sound, superior services.
Milpitas is the 8th fastest growing city in the United States according to the US Census Bureau and the 2nd fastest growing in California. We are home to an industrious and well educated community with an average household income
exceeding the County average. The homeownership rate is close to 70% and Milpitas’ housing market remains affordable relative to the majority of Santa Clara County.
Milpitas is often called the “Crossroads of Silicon Valley” with most of its 13.63 square miles of land situated between two major freeways (I-880 and I-680), State Route 237, and a County expressway. With existing light rail and a recently opened
BART extension, the transit hub adjacent to the Great Mall facilitated high density transit oriented development with over 1,000 units being built. There are approximately 1,790 acres, or 2.9 square miles designated for various industrial uses.
There are eight existing industrial parks and 550 manufacturing plants in Milpitas. The City provides a multitude of outstanding recreational opportunities, including aquatics, cultural arts and theater, sports leagues and activities, youth programming and senior activities and services.
The City of Milpitas is a full service City with water utility, sewer utility, police and fire services. The City Council makes the ultimate planning and policy decisions for residents, and oversees the City’s almost $192 million budget with 439 full-time
employees. There are 14 advisory commissions on which residents can participate –the Planning Commission, Arts Commission, Youth Advisory Commission, Library Advisory Commission and Senior Advisory Commission to name a few. Issues challenging the City and Commissions include development, quality of life, and
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