Maintenance Worker
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Apply to Maintenance Worker at California Highway PatrolJob details
- Location
- San Mateo County or Redwood City or California or Sacramento
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $39,024 - $49,992/yr
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Apply on
- calcareers.ca.gov
About this role
Job Description and Duties
Cleans and waxes floors; vacuums rugs and carpets; cleans, dusts, and polishes cabinets, furniture and woodwork; empties and cleans waste receptacles; cleans stairways, hallways, restrooms, office, and lobbies; assists in moving and arranging furniture and equipment; polishes metalwork; refills lavatory supply dispensers; clean/dust light fixtures; replaces light globes and tubes. Clean ceilings and air ducts. Clean walls of marks, dirt, and foreign objects. Clean/dust venetian blinds. Clean windows. Sanitize restrooms/locker rooms as warranted. Clean kitchen and surface of vending machines. Straighten and arrange tables, chairs, benches, cups and articles of clothing so that they present a neat and orderly appearance. Organize CHP handouts located in the front lobby area. Remain alert for trash, dirt, or items in disarray, and correct these discrepancies immediately. Performs additional janitorial duties as needed. Report any facility repairs and maintenance needed beyond their abilities.
Washes windows, waters and maintains ornamental plantings in and around buildings and parking areas; mows and trims lawns; maintains parking areas; cleans sidewalks. Performs routine maintenance and repairs on the Area office and surrounding grounds. Keep fueling station clear of hazardous conditions. In/outdoor facility repairs and touch up painting done on a regular basis. Sweeps/cleans sidewalks and parking areas. Irrigate and cultivate as necessary to maintain office landscaping and indoor plants.
Raise the flags in the morning and lower them at the close of business.
Checks motor vehicle maintenance schedule records and delivers motor vehicles to service stations and garages for necessary maintenance and repair; reviews repair invoices for completion of job order and correct total charges; keeps records of vehicle repair and maintenance; requisitions and maintains inventories of automotive supplies; makes automotive and electrical adjustments and repairs; cleans interior and washes motor vehicles; writes reports. Cleans any greasy spots, etc. as soon as possible to eliminate the possibility of injuries to personnel while servicing patrol vehicles. Fill vehicle fire extinguishers. Automotive activities are to be coordinated through the Area Automotive Technician. Perform other duties as assigned.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
Redwood City Area (330)
The mission of the California Highway Patrol is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security. The California Highway Patrol offers challenging and exciting careers in the field of law enforcement. If you are interested in diversity, challenges, and opportunities, the CHP invites you to apply to become a part of our professional organization. We remain competitive and current with training and technology, keeping the citizens of California safe. We have many employment opportunities, and we invite you to look into the California Highway Patrol for your future.
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
The CHP utilizes their own Maintenance Worker certification list. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the Maintenance Worker classification to be eligible to take the examination. To obtain certification list eligibility, please view the examination bulletin link at https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4312 and follow all instructions. In addition to applying for the examination, applicants MUST submit an application to this Job Control in order to be considered for the position.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 9/16/2026Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire
Desirable Qualifications
Well organized with attention to detail; ability to multi-task; ability to follow written and oral instructions; strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work independently; excellent attendance; computer skills.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Paul Group
(916) 843-3820
Lieutenant Daniel Hill
(650) 779-2700
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Equal Opportunity & Access Section
(916) 843-3190
[email protected]
Additional Application Submission Requirements
Interested individuals shall submit a Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire with their STD. 678 Employment Application. Hard copy applications must also include the classification title, job control number (JC-530967) and/or position number 388-330-2029-XXX on the application.
It is required to submit work/employment experience, dates, hours worked, supervisor names and supervisor phone numbers on the application in descending order, starting with your current job. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed state application may not be considered.
Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, the Equal Employment Opportunity page, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.
Although the intent is to fill this vacancy as soon as possible, the exact duration of the selection process can vary and is unknown at this time.
Other
Please note: To obtain list eligibility, you will need to take and pass an examination for the classification to establish list eligibility prior to a job offer. Please visit the link below to search for an examination. https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Search/ExamSearch.aspx
Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are determined by the position’s assigned bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.