BUILDING MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Position Description

Final Filing Date: 11/23/2026

Exam # 26/72A81/11EV

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.

The County of Monterey Department of Social Services (DSS) Administrative Services Branch (ASB) seeks energetic applicants with excellent, supervisory, communication, and organizational skills for a Building Maintenance Supervisor. This classification is a full supervisory level in this series. The Building Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for day-to-day installations, repair and maintenance of facilities, equipment, supervision of building maintenance and office maintenance workers, and vendors who perform skilled and semi-skilled labor/services in the repair and maintenance of the Department of Social Services Facilities. 

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

Examples of Duties

• Schedules, assigns, directs, evaluates and supervises the work of maintenance personnel performing a variety of skilled and semiskilled carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, plumbing, electrical and general maintenance and repair tasks
• Trains maintenance personnel and continuously enforces proper work procedures and safety practices; demonstrates and instructs others in safety and effective methods and techniques for performing work and use and operation of tools, equipment and vehicles
• Sets performance standards and evaluates performance of staff and assists in preparing performance evaluations; takes corrective action; may assist in employment interviews and make recommendations for selection
• Determined priority of work order requests
• Performs and assists in the completion of both regularly scheduled and emergency service request
• Operates or monitors electrical, mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment, including electric generators, high and low pressure boilers, and chillers
• Prepares correspondence including notifications; document service request including actions, expenditures, and related information; and performs other supervisory duties using a personal computer

To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website: Building Maintenance Supervisor 

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Thorough Knowledge of:

• Methods, and practices employed in the repair and maintenance of buildings and associated mechanical, electrical, HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Safety practices, procedures and techniques commonly used in the building maintenance trade
• Laws and building codes of the trades affecting the installation, repair and maintenance of County facilities and equipment

Working Knowledge of:

• The principles, theories, and practices of preventative maintenance
• The principles of electricity and electrical, mechanical and electro-mechanical systems
• The equipment and tools necessary to the operation and maintenance of lighting, heating, air conditioning and plumbing, organization and prioritizing
• The principals, practices and techniques of supervision, including training, documenting work performance, work planning, organization and prioritizing

Skill and Ability to:

• Prioritize, plan, assign, motivate, supervise, train and evaluate the work of subordinates and vendors
• Use tools and equipment of the building trades skillfully and safely
• Train subordinates in proper work procedures and safety equipment
• Apply principles and practices of supervision
• Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing
• Exercise sound judgment and initiative in identifying and solving problems
• Maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers, members of the public and others contacted through the course of work; respond in a positive manner to supervision and direction; and attend and perform duties on a regular, reliable and consistent basis

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Experience: Four years of full-time paid work experience in the crafts/mechanical trades field performing installation, repair and/or maintenance on mechanical equipment in a commercial and/or industrial setting including one year of supervisory or lead experience within the building trades

OR

A combination of training education and experience that is equivalent to the minimum qualifications listed above and that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Additional Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

• Successfully pass a through background investigation to include fingerprinting 
• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record or the employee must be able to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.

BENEFITS:

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Bargaining Unit F Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES:

• As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. 
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. 
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

Application and Selection Procedures

Apply On-Line at 

by November 23, 2026, 11:59 PM(PST)

OR

 Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:

Department of Social Services

Attn: Human Resources

1000 South Main Street, Suite 308

Salinas, CA 93901

Phone:

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application

• Responses to the Supplemental Questions

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application

To apply for veterans’ preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline to

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The County of Monterey is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. The County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact Elizabeth Veliz, Human Resources Analyst, at, or . 

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for County of Monterey is Martin Rivera.