Under general supervision, independently performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair tasks of District facilities and equipment; performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance, repair and construction tasks assisting journey-level skilled trade workers or as a member of a work crew; and performs other duties as assigned.

The typical duties and employment standards are representative of positions within this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the specific position.

Independently performs semi-skilled maintenance and/or repair of carpet tears, lunch tables, toilet stalls, drywall, fencing, and air-conditioning filters, coils, fittings and belts.

Replaces damaged ceiling and floor tiles and window screens.

Performs minor electrical repair and replacement of outlets, switches and light bulbs.

Repairs roof leaks and minor leaks in faucets or other plumbing fixtures.

Grinds down concrete and mixes and pours cement to repair sidewalks or anchor equipment.

Hangs blinds, white/chalk boards, maps and movie screens.

Repairs classroom ramps.

Assembles kit furniture.

Moves heavy equipment and furniture such as desks, tables, office machines, appliances, and cabinets.

Operates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment used in construction and maintenance work.

Drives trucks, forklifts, loaders, tractors, backhoes, and other vehicles.

Contacts school and site personnel regarding maintenance or repair needs.

Organizes maintenance supplies and maintains records.

Performs any combination of the following duties in providing assistance to a skilled journey-level trades person or as a member of work crew: alters, constructs, repairs and/or replaces partitions, doors, flooring, roofs, siding, forms, cabinets, fences and playground equipment; cuts and installs window glass; replaces carpeting; installs wiring and makes electrical hook-ups; installs, repairs, and replaces pipes, valves, fittings, and other fixtures; cleans out drains and obstructions in water and sewer systems; digs trenches for plumbing installation; bores holes, mixes cement and installs metal posts; installs or repairs duct systems; services cars, light trucks, and grounds equipment; performs other duties as assigned.

The Maintenance Worker I independently or as a member of a work crew performs a variety of moderately difficult semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks of District facilities and equipment. The Maintenance Worker II frequently assists and performs skilled maintenance, repair and construction tasks in one or more of the trades areas, under close supervision of a journey-level trades person and performs moderate to complex semi-skilled tasks independently or as a member of a work crew. The Skilled Journey-level Trades classifications perform the full range of skilled journey-level work in a specific trade area.

Knowledge of: Basic methods, practices, equipment, tools, and materials used to perform semi-skilled maintenance and construction work; safety practices necessary around tools and materials and for performing work with heavy physical requirements; basic record-keeping techniques.

Ability to: Perform semi-skilled work of moderate difficulty in the maintenance, repair, alteration and construction of District facilities and equipment; learn and understand safety codes and regulations; perform heavy manual labor; assist with other maintenance work as assigned; operate a variety of hand and power tools and equipment used in construction and maintenance work; understand and follow oral and written instructions; communicate effectively with others; maintain simple records; work independently with minimal supervision; work efficiently to meet schedules and deadlines; work cooperatively with co-workers, site and District staff, students and others; operate trucks, forklifts, loaders, tractors, backhoes and other vehicles.

Essential Physical Activities and Work Environment: Sufficient stamina to stand, walk, sit, climb, kneel, crawl, reach, twist, crouch, squat, balance and bend to install, repair or construct materials and equipment on a daily basis for eight to ten hours a day; strength to regularly transport objects weighing up to 75 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds (e.g. cement bags, roll of torch down roofing, asphalt sealer bags, etc.); mobility to climb and descend ladders; subject to working in high and precarious places; sufficient finger dexterity to grasp, push, and pull hand and power tools and heavy equipment and objects; sufficient stamina to perform heavy manual labor on a daily basis; sufficient dexterity to work in confined areas; sufficient hearing and speaking to give and receive instructions; and vision sufficient to read fine print.

Work is subject to exposure to dust, dirt, odors, noise, vibrations, heights, electric shock, poor ventilation, chemicals, fumes, solvents, and gases. Work is conducted occasionally in adverse weather conditions, and is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments. Work is subject to traveling to District sites. This job generally requires 10% sitting, 45% walking, and 45% standing.

Typical Background: Any combination of training and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and abilities to perform the typical duties. A usual way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be graduation from high school and at least two years of general work experience in construction and maintenance.

Licenses and/or Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license. Must meet District vehicle and liability insurance requirements. May be required to obtain job-related certificates after appointment.

Qualifications: In order to be considered qualified for a vacancy in this classification, a candidate must possess the required background and successfully demonstrate such background, knowledge, skills and abilities through an examination process.

Revised June 1989 - Marlys Grodt & Associates
Revised ADA 1994 MAF
Revised June 2001 - JW/JC. Approved by the Personnel Commission on 7/26/01
Revised 07/24/2009-AT
Revised 6/2015- DB Approved by the Personnel Commission 7/16/2015