City of Santa Clara
Department
The Department of Public Works is dedicated to providing the highest quality public works services to the residents and businesses of Santa Clara, the development community, and our customers in a responsible and efficient manner.
The Department designs, constructs, maintains, and improves various components of the City’s infrastructure and provides quality, cost-effective, timely services. It undertakes programs throughout the City including design, construction management, development review, encroachment permitting, traffic engineering, stormwater pollution prevention, inspections, and maintenance of streets, bridges, storm drain systems, traffic signal systems, building facilities, street trees, and landscaping.
Position The Building Maintenance Worker within the Facilities division performs modifications to City‑owned facilities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, plumbing, carpentry, painting, lighting, minor electrical work, general repairs, and other building trade aspects. The Division emphasizes preventative maintenance in addition to work orders and projects. The successful incumbent should have experience with lighting repairs and replacements, including ballasts, switches, light bulbs, and the use of ladders and lifts. Safety and employee satisfaction are primary goals.
Application Information To be considered, applicants must submit a resume and answer all supplemental questions in the online application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications must be submitted by the filing deadline of January 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM through the "Apply Now" feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov.
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THOSE LISTED ABOVE. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR POSITIONS ADHERING TO ALL APPLICABLE CITY POLICIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CMD 033- EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES.
Salary The annual salary range for this position is $97,623.36 - $124,204.20. This position may be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range.
Education and Experience Minimum Education Requirements:
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED.
Minimum Experience Requirements:
Four (4) years of experience in the building construction trades, preferably in the maintenance of occupied buildings.
Acceptable Substitution:
None.
License/Certification Possession of an appropriate, valid California driver’s license is required.
Other Requirements Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job assignment.
Special Conditions Incumbents may be required to work on a shift basis, a staggered work week, and may be required to work unusual hours in emergency situations.
Equal Opportunity Statement The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state, or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov.
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The Department designs, constructs, maintains, and improves various components of the City’s infrastructure and provides quality, cost-effective, timely services. It undertakes programs throughout the City including design, construction management, development review, encroachment permitting, traffic engineering, stormwater pollution prevention, inspections, and maintenance of streets, bridges, storm drain systems, traffic signal systems, building facilities, street trees, and landscaping.
Position The Building Maintenance Worker within the Facilities division performs modifications to City‑owned facilities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, plumbing, carpentry, painting, lighting, minor electrical work, general repairs, and other building trade aspects. The Division emphasizes preventative maintenance in addition to work orders and projects. The successful incumbent should have experience with lighting repairs and replacements, including ballasts, switches, light bulbs, and the use of ladders and lifts. Safety and employee satisfaction are primary goals.
Application Information To be considered, applicants must submit a resume and answer all supplemental questions in the online application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications must be submitted by the filing deadline of January 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM through the "Apply Now" feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov.
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THOSE LISTED ABOVE. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR POSITIONS ADHERING TO ALL APPLICABLE CITY POLICIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CMD 033- EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES.
Salary The annual salary range for this position is $97,623.36 - $124,204.20. This position may be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range.
Education and Experience Minimum Education Requirements:
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED.
Minimum Experience Requirements:
Four (4) years of experience in the building construction trades, preferably in the maintenance of occupied buildings.
Acceptable Substitution:
None.
License/Certification Possession of an appropriate, valid California driver’s license is required.
Other Requirements Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job assignment.
Special Conditions Incumbents may be required to work on a shift basis, a staggered work week, and may be required to work unusual hours in emergency situations.
Equal Opportunity Statement The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state, or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov.
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