Under general supervision, performs skilled journey-level maintenance and repair work on a variety of small custodial, grounds, maintenance and office equipment; assists or coordinates with other skilled maintenance trades; monitors and/or trains semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance workers; 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.

Repairs and maintains a wide variety of small custodial, grounds, maintenance, and office equipment including vacuums, carpet cleaners, blowers, buffers, scrubbers, non-vehicle gasoline-driven engines, electric motors, lawnmowers, weed trimmers, sod cutters, rototillers, trenchers, chain saws, pumps, power tools, typewriters, etc.; dismantles equipment to inspect, lubricate, adjust and/or replace worn or broken parts such as belts, hoses, lights, and switches; reassembles equipment; performs preventive maintenance regularly.

Inspects, diagnoses and tests equipment to determine source and feasibility of repair; orders and installs replacement parts or forward to authorized service agency for repair; operates required hand and power tools and test equipment such as volt and OHM meters; drives trucks, forklifts, back hoes, tractors and other vehicles; maintains shop including cleaning and organizing tools and shop equipment; maintains accurate work-related records and files. Picks up and delivers equipment in need of repair; responds to emergency requests for equipment repairs; contacts school and site personnel regarding maintenance and repair needs.

Performs maintenance and repair duties of a generalist nature such as inspecting and repairing district playground equipment; general maintenance of District vehicles and equipment; replacing carpet and floor tile; pouring and finishing concrete; digging trenches using a backhoe; and other duties as assigned.

The Small Equipment Repair Technician performs skilled journey-level maintenance and repair work on a variety of small custodial, grounds, maintenance and office equipment. The Vehicle and Equipment Mechanic classification performs skilled journey-level maintenance and repair work on a variety of gas and dieselpowered automotive and maintenance equipment including trucks, automobiles, tractors, forklifts, backhoes, riding mowers and other vehicles. 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.

Knowledge of: Standard methods, codes, materials, practices, tools, and equipment used in the operation, repair, and maintenance of small custodial, grounds, maintenance and office equipment; playground equipment inspection and safety practices; basic tools and procedures used in other/related trades; safety practices necessary around tools and materials and for performing work with heavy physical requirements.

Ability to: Demonstrate proficiency in performing skilled maintenance and repair of a wide variety of custodial, grounds, maintenance and office equipment; identify problems and perform tasks safely and completely; use required hand and power tools and equipment; operate trucks, fork lifts, backhoes, and other vehicles; read and work from schematics, specifications, technical manuals and flow charts; inspect and determine safety of playground equipment; work cooperatively with co-workers, site and District staff, students and others; communicate clearly and effectively; understand and follow oral and written directions; maintain records and files; schedule and perform work to meet established time lines; work independently with little direction; learn and perform duties of other trades if assigned; serve as assistant on larger projects.

Essential Physical Activities and Work Environment: Sufficient stamina to stand, walk, sit, climb, kneel, crawl, reach, twist, crouch, squat, balance and bend 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. commercial floor scrubbers, mowers, truck tires/rims, etc.); mobility to climb and descend ladders; subject to working in high, 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 working 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 electric shock, fumes, solvents, gases, dust, dirt, odors, noise, chemicals, poor ventilation, and vibrations. 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.

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 one of the following that leads to skilled or journey-level equivalency: At least four years of progressively responsible work experience in the repair and maintenance of small custodial, grounds, maintenance and office equipment or trade schooling and experience.

Licenses and/or Certificates: Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license. Must meet District vehicle and liability insurance requirements. May be required to obtain job-related certificates after appointment (e.g. Playground Safety Inspector, forklift, etc.).

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.

Revisions adopted by the Personnel Commission on May 18, 2000.
Revised June 2001 – JW/JC. Approved by the Personnel Commission on 7/26/01
Revised 07/24/2009-AT