Skilled Maintenance Worker

JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Director-Facilities, perform a variety of skilled maintenance repair work on District buildings, facilities, equipment and grounds which may include performing tasks in skilled carpentry, cabinet making and related work in the repair, alteration, construction, installation and maintenance of equipment and structures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Make minor repairs and adjustments to District facilities; alter, repair, inspect, construct and install articles and structures of wood, such as partitions, counters, doors, scaffolds and forms.

• Construct, assemble, install and repair cabinets, bookcases, tables, chairs, drawers, desks and related items; match materials for color, grain and texture; trim component parts of joints to assure proper fit; utilize hand tools, such as planes, chisels and wood files.

• Prepare surfaces for finishing as required; repair and modify existing furniture, equipment and fixtures; face asphalt and concrete with redwood borders.

• Cut, fit and hang doors; mount whiteboards and equipment as assigned; maintain and repair woodwork of buildings; lay and repair floors and roofs.

• Cut, fit and lay ceramic tile; apply composition roofing; hang sheetrock; perform minor plastering of interiors and exteriors; repair furniture, saw, sand and glue formica; set up and remove scaffolding as needed; cut and install acoustical material.

• Repair and replace dry wall; plaster surfaces in preparation for painting; repair floor, ceiling and ceramic tiles; repair carpeting; repair and install gutters and down spouts and sheet metal flashing.

• Work from blueprints, schematics, rough sketches and technical manuals; maintain records of time and materials; utilize appropriate safety precautions in the performance of duties to assure the safety of students and staff; assist other maintenance personnel by performing unskilled of semiskilled duties; perform routine safety inspection of assigned vehicles.

• Lubricate operating parts of playground equipment; construct forms and perform rough concrete and routine finish work; perform routine glazing of standard windows and doors using glass materials; measure, cut, install and clean glazing materials.

• Install and repair chain-link fences and gates; reinforce end posts; repair and install goal posts, backstops and other athletic field equipment; repair bleachers and construct wooden fences; assemble lunch tables.

• Operate a variety of tools and equipment including a cement mixer, jackhammer, compressor, manlift, concrete saw and a variety of hand and power tools; operates saws, planers, shapers, joiners, sanders, bandsaws and other wood-working machinery; anchor equipment to floors or wall; perform minor welding using oxy-acetaline and arc welders; drive a vehicle to conduct work.

• Research catalogs and contact suppliers to locate parts and materials; requisitions, receive and store parts and materials; maintain and store tools in accordance with departmental procedures; provide for the security of tools, materials and equipment at the work site.
• Communicate with personnel to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns.

• Maintain records related to work orders and assigned activities.

• Assist with moving furniture to be placed in storage as assigned; assist with setting up for meetings and special events as assigned.

• Assist with digging trenches for utility lines as assigned by the position.

OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Standard tools, equipment, materials, methods and techniques used in general construction, maintenance and repair.
• Operation and proper maintenance of tools, equipment and machinery used in the building trades.
• Requirements of maintaining buildings and equipment in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Preventive maintenance principles and practices.
• Basic knowledge of welding equipment and techniques.
• Appropriate health and safety precautions and procedures.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.

ABILITY TO:

• Perform a wide variety of general work in the maintenance and repair of District facilities and equipment involving two or more of the building trades.
• Learn and apply laws, rules, regulations involved in assigned maintenance activities.
• Effectively and safely operate a variety of assigned tools and equipment.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Operate a wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment related to the building trades.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Maintain routine records related to work performed.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school or equivalent GED and two years performing a variety of maintenance work in the building maintenance trade.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.
• Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized equipment and tools.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Seeing to read a variety of materials and inspect District facilities.
• 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:

• Traffic hazards.
• Working in a cramped or restrictive work chamber.
• Working with power saws and flying debris.
• Working at heights.
• Possible exposure to paint fumes.

Upon hire, candidates will be fingerprinted and will be required to provide negative TB results administered within the last 60 days. Applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.90 - $40.03 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $33 - $40