Maintenance Technician

Under the direction of the assigned administrator or supervisor perform a variety of routine maintenance and repair duties in the maintenance of school buildings facilities and equipment; assist tradespersons with a variety of special projects as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Perform a variety of routine maintenance and repair duties in the maintenance of school buildings facilities and equipment; troubleshoot malfunctions of related parts and equipment.

Assist tradespersons with a variety of assigned special projects related to carpentry plumbing painting HVAC and electrical work; assist with preventive maintenance.

Maintain and repair furniture and cabinets; perform minor repairs on doors frames locks and hinges; replace tiles.

Assist with installing repairing and replacing fans compressors pumps heaters and motors; adjust ventilation systems.

Clear plugged drains and sewer lines; repair or replace sinks toilets dispensers and drinking fountains.

Repair or replace circuits fuses fixtures switches and fittings.

Operate a variety of maintenance and construction equipment including drills fitters gauges pumps detectors locators welders compressors and a variety of hand and power tools; operate a vehicle to conduct work.

Prepare walls ceilings fences and other surfaces for painting; repair holes scrapes and other minor surface damage.

Communicate with District personnel and outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns related to work orders supplies equipment and assigned activities.

Prepare and maintain records related to work orders materials and assigned activities.

Work from verbal and written instructions blueprints sketches and work orders.

Order materials and supplies as directed.

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Methods equipment and materials used in general maintenance work.

Requirements of maintaining buildings and facilities in good repair.

Applicable building codes ordinances fire regulations and safety precautions.

Health and safety regulations and procedures.

Basic math and the ability to convert amounts.

Basic record-keeping techniques.

Operation and use of hand and power tools and equipment.

Oral and written communication skills.

ABILITY TO:

Perform a variety of routine maintenance and repair duties in the maintenance of school buildings facilities and equipment.

Assist tradespersons with a variety of special projects as assigned.

Observe health and safety regulations and procedures.

Operate tools and equipment used in general maintenance work.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Work cooperatively with others.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Maintain routine records related to work performed.

Be flexible to perform work within changing priorities and possess sufficient interpersonal skill to work harmoniously with staff students administrators parents and others.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year general maintenance experience.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California Class C drivers license and a safe driving record.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor and outdoor work environment.

Driving a vehicle to conduct work and to attend off-site trainings and workshops as needed.

Regular exposure to fumes dust and odors.

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 and carrying heavy objects as assigned by position.

Reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally.

Bending at the waist kneeling or crouching.

Heavy physical labor.

Climbing ladders.

HAZARDS:

Working around and with machinery having moving parts.

Working at heights.

If your application is accepted to move forward in this recruitment the exam dates are:

Qualifying Exam: September 5 2025

Oral Exam: Anticipated for the week of September 8 2025

Please make arrangements to be available on the dates above. There will be no make up exams offered.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Positions in the job classification typically work 40 hours/week for 12 months/year.

The duration of the eligibility list is 6 months unless extended by the Executive Director of Classified Human Resources and the Personnel Commission.

Applicants selected for permanent or substitute assignments are required to pay for fingerprinting services and obtain Tuberculosis results prior to beginning work. If you have any questions regarding the fees or this posting please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at .

Hayward Unified School District will provide a contribution of up to $2500 per year to be used towards a District healthcare plan or cash in lieu of up to $1350 per year. Full-time employees are required to purchase medical health benefits unless proof of alternate coverage is provided. Half-time and less than half-time employees may participate on a voluntary basis. The balance of health benefit costs are paid through a pre-tax payroll deduction. Dental coverage is provided free of charge for all employees working 20 hours per week or more. Family coverage is available and any additional premium will be employee paid. Classified employees must participate in the CalPERS Retirement program. All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP). The District also offers various optional benefits including life insurance short term disability and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option.

For more information please view the Benefits tab of this job announcement.

The Hayward Unified School District is committed to educational equity so that every student realizes their innate potential becoming a lifelong learner and having a positive impact on their community. Our mission is to draw from our communitys rich diversity in order to create engaging and equitable educational experiences for students delivered in a safe and supportive environment. This environment supports inclusion anti racism through an ethnic studies learner orientation and growth mindset. HUSD believes the responsibility for student success is broadly shared by district staff families our community and our students own efforts. Each HUSD student deserves respectful learning environments in which diversity is valued and contributes to successful academic outcomes.

We seek equity-minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community. We look for applicants who:

Reflect our diverse community

Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference

Empower students furthest from opportunity

Demonstrate cultural competence and cultural humility

Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear harassment or discrimination

Actively seek to disrupt institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities

Foster students potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs activities and practices shall be free from discrimination and harassment based on race color ancestry national origin ethnic group identification immigration status age religion marital or parental status pregnancy status physical or mental disability sex sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If a complainant is unable to put a complaint in writing due to conditions such as a disability or illiteracy district staff shall assist him/her in the filing of the complaint.

If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination harassment intimidation or bullying you should immediately contact the school site principal and/or their supervisor. See the links below for more information on complaint management Title IX and Uniform Complaint Procedures and forms. For Uniform and Title IX Complaints please call ext 34102 or 34201 or email The address is 24411 Amador Street Hayward CA 94544. A copy of HUSD Uniform Complaint Board Policy along with the Uniform Complaint Administrative Regulations and the HUSD non-discrimination policy are available free of charge upon request.

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