Maintenance Worker

LOCATION AND WORK SCHEDULE: This is a permanent, full-time, 12 months per year assignment in the Maintenance Department.

Hours of assignment: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. DEFINITION OF POSITION: Under supervision, to perform semiskilled and skilled maintenance, repair and construction tasks in the upkeep of school facilities; to perform semiskilled and skilled functions in one or more of the basic building and maintenance trades; and to perform other related work as required. SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Under general supervision, performs semiskilled and skilled maintenance, repair and construction work in the basic trades, such as carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, heating and locksmith work;
• Assists or performs a variety of functions in the construction, installation, maintenance of roofs, furniture, fences, playground equipment, cabinets, shelving, chalkboards, bulletin boards and a variety of other structures;
• Assists in the installation, repair and maintenance of gas and water lines;
• Installs and repairs and maintains electrical equipment and a variety of apparatus and devices;
• Assists in the repair maintenance of heating, ventilation and cooling equipment; replaces and repairs floor and ceiling tile;
• Assists in the installation, repair and maintenance of door locks and closures;
• Prepares surfaces, mixes paints and finishes a variety of equipment, furniture, school and physical structures;
• May weld metal parts together using gas and arc welding processes;
• May operate equipment, such as light truck, tractors and other related motorized equipment;
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, and one year performing a variety of maintenance work in one or more of the building maintenance trades. Knowledge of: Basic methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in maintenance, repair and construction work; rules, regulations and operational procedures pertaining to the repair, maintenance and construction of school buildings, machines and equipment; safe working methods and procedures. Ability to: Skillfully use a variety of tools and equipment utilized in the basic maintenance trades; work from blueprints, shop drawings and sketches; maintain simple records and prepare reports; understand and carry out oral and written directions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. LICENSE: Valid California Class C Driver’s License. WORKING CONDITIONS: Environment: Indoor and outdoor work environment; driving a vehicle to conduct work; regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors. Physical Demands: Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety maintenance equipment and tools; hearing and speaking to exchange information; seeing to perform maintenance work; walking or standing for extended periods of time; lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling heavy objects; reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching; heavy physical labor; climbing ladders. Hazards: Working at heights; exposure to fumes.
(entered 4/20/2021)

Salary : $4,995 - $6,057