Seeking Facilities Maintenance Worker I

Deadline: Sunday, February 1, 2026 @ 9PM
Salary: $3,516 - $4,713/Monthly

THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of Mill Valley is seeking a reliable, hands-on individual to join our Public Works Facilities Division as a Maintenance Worker I. This role supports the City’s Community Center and Aquatics & Fitness Center—helping keep these high-use recreational spaces safe, clean, and welcoming for residents of all ages.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone beginning or growing a career in facilities maintenance. You’ll assist with building and custodial maintenance, respond to service requests, help maintain pool, spa, and kitchen facilities, and work closely with staff and the public. Training is provided, with increasing independence as skills develop.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

The successful candidate enjoys problem-solving, working with their hands, and contributing to a positive community environment. Experience in general maintenance, custodial work, construction trades, or mechanical repair is helpful but not required. A strong work ethic, safety mindset, and willingness to learn are essential.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of related maintenance or building trades experience.
BENEFITS
This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Association (AFSCME).

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Mill Valley and Local 2167, Mill Valley Employees' Association, AFSCME is available on the City website. Please review the MOU for detailed information on benefits offered for this position.

Leave – the City provides a generous leave package:
• 15 holidays and floating holidays/personal days
• 2 to 5 weeks of vacation leave based upon years of service
• 320 hours (equivalent to 8 weeks) of Paid Family Leave for the purpose of bonding with a new child or for use related to the birth of the child

Health Insurance – City provides the full premium for the Kaiser Family Plan or the equivalent thereof for employees who elect Western Health Advantage HMO

Dental Insurance – City provides the full premium for Delta Dental PPO

Retirement
• New employees with no prior CalPERS service or have a break in CalPERS service of 6 months or more: 2% @ 62
• New employees who are “classic” CalPERS members and do not have a break in service of more than 6 months: 2% @ 55
• Retirement Health Savings Account (RHSA) - mandatory 1% employee contribution (1.5% after 5 years of service); City matches after year 1
• 457 Deferred Compensation – the City offers up to $600/year in matching contributions toward deferred comp (optional supplemental retirement plan)

Other
• City pays the premium for Long-Term Disability Insurance and Life Insurance ($50,000)*
• Free pool/gym membership at the Mill Valley Aquatics & Fitness Center
• Discounts on personal training, classes, swim lessons, facility rentals, and camps provided by Mill Valley Recreation

*Certain restrictions apply.
HOW TO APPLY
1. Visit the City website for additional information here.
2. To apply, go to www.CalOpps.org.
3. Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume with your completed form.

All applicants must fill out, sign and submit a City of Mill Valley Employment Application form using the above link. To obtain a paper copy of the application, please contact City Hall at (415) 388-4033.

Filing Deadline: City of Mill Valley Employment Application (via www.CalOpps.org), cover letter, and resume must be received by 9:00 PM on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

The City of Mill Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

RECRUITMENT CONTACT
Human Resources Analyst Annie Bricca