Maintenance Worker (Maintenance Worker, Department Of The Calif. Highway Patrol)

California Highway Patrol · Sacramento County

Salary: $3,252 – $4,166 per month

Closes: 2026-11-14T00:00:00.000Z

Job description and requirements

Job Description and Duties Under the direction of the Area Administrative Sergeant, the Maintenance Worker is responsible for the overall maintenance and cleanliness of the buildings and grounds. The Maintenance Worker cleans and maintains parking lots and exterior walkways, cleans and maintains fence lines, cleans exterior traps, catch basins, and empties trash cans. The Maintenance Worker performs minor tree trimming, weed control of facility grounds, waters and maintains ornamental plantings in and around the building and parking area. The Maintenance Worker performs routine and preventative maintenance which includes changing filters, replacing ballasts and fluorescent bulbs, and moving furniture as needed. The Maintenance Worker maintains a supply and orders all items and materials needed to perform the duties of this position; including requisitioning, inventorying and securing cleaning supplies. The Maintenance Worker cleans, dusts, and polishes cabinets, furniture and woodwork, empties and cleans waste water receptacles, cleans hallways, restrooms, office and lobby. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. 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 CalCareers 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. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Excellent attendance, ability to work independently with minimal supervision, good interpersonal and communication skills, flexibility to work on several projects simultaneously, and some computer skills.
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Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Area Administrative Sergeant, the Maintenance Worker is responsible for the overall maintenance and cleanliness of the buildings and grounds. The Maintenance Worker cleans and maintains parking lots and exterior walkways, cleans and maintains fence lines, cleans exterior traps, catch basins, and empties trash cans. The Maintenance Worker performs minor tree trimming, weed control of facility grounds, waters and maintains ornamental plantings in and around the building and parking area.
The Maintenance Worker performs routine and preventative maintenance which includes changing filters, replacing ballasts and fluorescent bulbs, and moving furniture as needed. The Maintenance Worker maintains a supply and orders all items and materials needed to perform the duties of this position; including requisitioning, inventorying and securing cleaning supplies. The Maintenance Worker cleans, dusts, and polishes cabinets, furniture and woodwork, empties and cleans waste water receptacles, cleans hallways, restrooms, office and lobby.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

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 CalCareers 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.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Excellent attendance, ability to work independently with minimal supervision, good interpersonal and communication skills, flexibility to work on several projects simultaneously, and some computer skills.

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There are 658 current state openings in Sacramento County, including this position.

Application timeline

Applications close in 10 days, on November 14, 2026.

Posting history

This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on November 4, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.

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