Building Maintenance Worker II
County of Marin San Rafael, California, United States
- Location: San Rafael, California, United States
- Categories: Building Maintenance
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Oct 04, 2025
Job Description:
Building Maintenance Worker II
Description
ABOUT USAt the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website . Read on to find out more about this opportunity:
Department of Public Works: Our employees provide the community with quality services, maintain and improve our public infrastructures and facilities, and support the preservation of Marin’s unsurpassed beauty. Click on the “DPW” link to learn more about our department and the people who make our organization a great place to work: DPW
ABOUT THE POSITION
This recruitment is to fill (2) two vacant Building Maintenance Worker II Positions.
The Building Maintenance division is responsible for more than 50 County owned facilities including libraries, fire stations, Sheriff stations, flood control pump stations, office buildings, and two lock-down facilities. The Building Maintenance Worker II is responsible for performing a variety of routine duties in the maintenance and repair of these buildings, equipment and utility systems and the duties assigned may include, but are not limited to, replacing fluorescent and incandescent lamps, cleaning lighting fixtures and reflectors, cleaning air diffusers, moving and relocating office furniture and equipment, performing minor tasks in carpentry, painting, electrical and plumbing work. The Building Maintenance Worker II will assist higher level Building Maintenance Workers on assigned projects as needed.
ABOUT YOU
Our ideal candidate brings hands-on experience maintaining and repairing large-scale institutional or commercial facilities, such as office buildings, libraries, fire stations, detention centers, or similar environments. Candidates should demonstrate practical skills across multiple trades—including basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, and electrical work—with the ability to perform routine maintenance tasks such as replacing lighting, servicing air diffusers, and moving office furniture and equipment.
This position requires availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to support the ongoing needs of County operations.
Unlike construction or home remodeling, this role focuses on the ongoing upkeep, safety, and operational readiness of County-owned facilities. The successful candidate will be adaptable, dependable, and capable of working independently or as part of a team, assisting higher-level Building Maintenance Workers on larger or more complex projects as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Methods, tools, and materials of various building trades.
- Codes pertinent to the repair of buildings, building facilities, and related equipment.
ABILITY TO:
- Follow written and oral instructions.
- Skillfully use hand and power tools of a variety of building trades.
- To learn quickly new methods or techniques of maintenance and repair work.
- Perform heavy physical labor.
Equivalent to two years of recent full-time experience in building maintenance work or in appropriate trades or crafts which demonstrates possession of the following knowledge and ability requirements.
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .
Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
Closing Date/Time: 10/19/2025 11:59 PM Pacific