Job Details

Salary : $49,254.40 - $72,779.20 Annually
Location : Indio, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 01302026
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date: 09/03/2025
Closing Date: 2/15/2026 11:00 PM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants: 100

Description

***DISCLAIMER: The City reserves the right to accelerate or extend the "Closing Date" of open positions at any time, dependent upon the number of applications received. The City is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make all reasonable accommodations for the disabled to participate in employment programs and facilities. Women, minorities, and disabled individuals are encouraged to apply. The finalist candidate must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.***

DEFINITION:

Under general supervision, learns to perform and performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks involved in the maintenance, limited construction, or repair of City buildings, facilities, and equipment; performs other related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Facilities Maintenance Worker I is the entry-level class in the Facilities Maintenance Worker series that allows the incumbent to develop journey level knowledge and abilities. Initially, under immediate supervision, incumbents perform the more routine and less complex assignments within an established procedural framework, where there are minimal consequences of error. As experience is gained, there is greater independence of action within established guidelines. This classification is alternatively staffed with Facilities Maintenance Worker II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating a level of proficiency that meets the qualifications of the higher level class.
Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to the following)
• Learns to perform and performs a variety of semi-skilled skilled tasks involved in the maintenance, limited construction, or repair of City buildings, facilities, and equipment; diagnoses, repairs, and maintains electrical equipment; installs and repairs electrical wiring and lighting circuits in connection with the repair or alteration of buildings, equipment, and facilities; troubleshoots electrical malfunctions making necessary repairs; replaces ballasts, fluorescent tubes, and bulbs.
• Diagnoses, repairs, and maintains heating and ventilation equipment; maintains air conditioning equipment; performs limited air conditioning repair.
• Builds cabinets and shelves; performs limited structural and finish carpentry; hangs doors; finishes wood and repairs a variety of wooden objects; performs lock repair; repairs concrete and tile; installs glass.
• Prepares surfaces for painting; applies paint, varnish, shellac, enamel, or other protective finishes to various surfaces; removes graffiti.
• Assembles, installs, and repairs pipes, fittings, and fixtures of water, heating, and drainage systems.
• Pours concrete and installs flooring such as wood, linoleum, carpet, or tile.
• Repairs or replaces leaking and defective roofing using materials such as roll roofing, roof coating, primer sealers, flashing, etc.; installs roofing tiles.
• Performs routine welding.
• Prepares or maintains related records.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, City management and staff, and the public.

OTHER DUTIES: (include but are not limited to the following)
• Performs emergency clean up work.
• Performs other related duties as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:

Facilities Maintenance Worker I

Receives immediate supervision from the Parks & Facilities Project Coordinator. Incumbents in this class do not routinely exercise supervision.
Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification.)

Facilities Maintenance Worker I
Education:

The require qualification is to possess a high school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

The required qualification is to possess one year of experience in general maintenance work

License/Certificate:

Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license. A valid Class B California driver's license may be required for some assignments.
Additional Information

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: (The following are a representative sample of the KSA's necessary to perform essential duties of the position. The level and scope of the knowledge and abilities listed below vary between the Facilities Maintenance Worker I and II levels.)

Knowledge of:

Materials, tools, and methods used in general building construction, repair, maintenance, and upkeep; electrical maintenance; applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, methods, and techniques of scheduling work assignments; modern office procedures, practices, methods, and equipment, including a computer and applicable software; methods and techniques for record keeping and report preparation; proper English, spelling, and grammar; occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Skill to:

Safely and effectively operate a variety of equipment, including power and hand tools in the repair and construction of facilities.

Ability to:

Perform light and finish carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, and mechanical repair work; interpret, explain, and apply applicable laws, codes, and regulations; read, interpret, and record data accurately; organize, prioritize, and follow-up on work assignments; work independently and as part of a team; make sound decisions within established guidelines; follow written and oral directions; observe safety principles and work in a safe manner; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships.
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A flex benefit is provided monthly. There are several medical insurance programs, two dental plans and one vision plan from which to choose.
RETIREMENT: City participates in the 2% @ 62 for new PERS miscellaneous members and 2.7 @ 57 for New PERS sworn program. The City also participates in social security. Please contact Human Resources if you are an existing PERS member.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution, a choice of two 457 plans.
VACATION LEAVE: Based on length of employment with the City. 0<4 years = 3.08 hours, 4<7 years = 4.62 hours, 7<10 years = 5.54 hours, 10 years = 6.15 hours, 11 years = 6.46 hours, 12 years = 6.77 hours, 13 years = 7.08 hours, 14 years = 7.39 hours and 15 more years = 7.69 hours.
Maximum vacation accumulation shall be three (3) times that employee's annual accrual coinciding with his/her current rate of earning. Upon reaching this ceiling, no more vacation shall accumulate until vacation is taken.
HOLIDAYS: City observes thirteen (13) holidays each year.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 60 day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances providing 100% of pay.
LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 term life. Premiums paid by the City. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for purchase.

MILEAGE: Employees who are required to use their personal vehicles for City business shall be reimbursed at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) standard mileage rate.
EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT: May be reimbursed for actual cost, subject to availability of funds.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, or Resolution. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
01

Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess one year of experience in general maintenance work?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a valid Class B California driver's license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question