Maintenance Worker​/Senior Maintenance Worker

Salary

Maintenance Worker: $1,699.49 - $2,031.05 Biweekly
Senior Maintenance Worker: $1,877.76 - $2,244.10 Biweekly

• Written Exam:
  March 6, 2026

Written Exam (Weighted 100%):
Will be conducted to assess the applicant's knowledge of practices, tools, equipment, and materials used in the carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical trades; plumbing and electrical equipment used in building and grounds; and road, fence and commercial garage door repairs and other relevant subjects. Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process and a valid government‑issued photograph identification.

• High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent and any combination of training, education, and experience in general building maintenance and repair, involving minor carpentry, electrical, painting, and plumbing work.
• Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Driver's License.

• High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of paid experience in general building maintenance and repair, involving minor carpentry, electrical, painting, and plumbing work.
• Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Driver’s license.
• Possession and maintenance of a Back Flow Tester Certification is required for some positions.

Full job description for:
Maintenance Worker & Senior Maintenance Worker

Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.

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Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.

A background check may be conducted for this classification.

Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post‑offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

This examination will establish an eligible list from which an immediate appointment will be made at the Kern County Fire Department. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.

For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.