Facility Worker

Job Description:

Facility Worker

Description

Description

SALARY:

$19.24 - $23.40 / Hour

OPENING DATE: 09/26/25

CLOSING DATE: 10/13/25 at 1:00 PM Pacific Time

The current vacancies are in the Public Works Department.

THE POSITION:

Under direct supervision, performs routine and semi-skilled manual work of limited difficulty in the maintenance and improvement of: municipal parks and streetscapes including grounds and City buildings, solid waste, recycling or related areas. Performs a wide variety of manual work related to general maintenance activities. Employees in this class are not required to drive commercial vehicles. Performs other work as required.

Representative Duties

For information on specific job duties, please see full job description, by clicking: Facility Worker

Minimum Qualifications

Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED application & supplemental questionnaire that they meet the below requirements:

• One year of experience in the performance of grounds or building maintenance and repair, general labor or other related experience. OR
• Three (3) months or 400 hours continuous assignment in a general temporary labor capacity with the City of Bakersfield within the last twelve months.
• Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver's license
• Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment physical exam

Examination (Weighted: 100%)

EXAMINATION: ORAL APPRAISAL INTERVIEW (Weighted 100%): (Tentative) Thursday, October 22 nd 2025

An appraisal will be made of the applicant's experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required.

NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application, resume, supplemental questionnaire, and typing certificate; otherwise, the application may be rejected. NOTE: POSTMARKS will not be accepted Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of COMPLETED application.

Full Summary of Benefits by Bargaining Unit:

• Blue & White Miscellaneous Unit
• Fire Safety Unit
• Police Safety Unit
• Police Trainee Unit
• Supervisory & Management Unit

INSURANCE: The City and the employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. The City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit. Visit the Cityweb Employee Benefits page for detailed information (rates and plan information).

RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the City's participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the City's Retirement Info page for additional information.

Salary:

$40,019.20 - $48,672.00 Annually