Building Maintenance Worker - Department of Corrections

Internationally known for its fine wines exciting restaurants and world-class resorts, is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage. Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities. The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.

As an organization, the County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. LEARN MORE HERE.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one (1) full-time vacancy for the position of Building Maintenance Worker and one (1) extra help vacancy for the Department of Corrections at Napa County. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited-term and extra help vacancies as they occur over the next 12 months.

About the Position of Building Maintenance Worker:

• Pay Range: $41.83/hour (Step 1) - $49.90/hour (Step 5)

• 3.5% COLA Increase effective 7/1/2026

• Learn more about the summary of benefits HERE.

Napa County's Department of Corrections is responsible for the coordination of all programs and services related to the institutional care, treatment and rehabilitation of incarcerated persons including: Classification, Diagnosis, Intake screening, and Programs that deal with sentencing alternatives. Read more about Department of Corrections at Napa County HERE!

The position itself requires skilled work in the maintenance, alteration, and construction of equipment and structures, and to perform related work as required under general supervision. A variety of tasks in the building trades will be assigned. Four years of responsible experience in at least one of the following building trades: carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or heating/air conditioning is required for this position. The ideal candidate will have hands-on technical skills in all construction trades and be able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. Good communication and customer service skills are highly desirable.

Position Requirements:

A person employed in this position must be willing to respond to emergencies after working hours, holidays, and on weekends as needed. To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A desirable combination is:

• Experience: Four years of responsible experience in at least one of the following building trades: carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or heating/air conditioning.
• Education: Completion of formal or informal education sufficient to ensure the ability to read or write at the level required for successful job performance.
• License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License.*

*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.

The Recruitment & Selection Process:

Online Application DeadlineBy 5:00 pm PST on Monday, September 8, 2025Application ScreeningTentatively the week of Monday, September 8, 2025Supplemental Question ScoringTentatively held the week of Monday, September 8, 2025

Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. Only the most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview.

Oral Exam (Panel Interview)Tentatively the week of Monday, September 22, 2025

Establish Eligibility ListTentatively the week of Monday, September 22, 2025

Only the most qualified candidates from the interview process will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time. View the full job description, including the example of duties for this position HERE.

Disaster Service Workers:

Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, flood, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code 3102).

ADA Accommodation:

Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at ....

Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.