Maintenance Specialist II

Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Performs some or all of the following independently or in participation with a Maintenance Specialist III or higher depending on the area of assignment and the ability of the employee. Participates in inspections and performs repairs and maintenance to facilities and buildings of the College. Performs basic painting and varnishing duties. Paints walls doors rooms buildings parking lots and other surfaces as required. Uses spray equipment or brushes. Prepares and finishes various surfaces. Prepares surfaces by water blasting scraping using commercial paint removers fills cracks and holes or sizing plaster walls. Applies paint varnish and other protective and decorative finishes in a manner that reflects senior-level skill and ability. Performs urgent plumbing repairs. The Specialist II will also assist the Plumber in inspecting maintaining and repairing complete plumbing systems including fluid flows (e.g. natural gas) in addition to water and sewage. Performs a variety of general carpentry duties. Under the guidance of a Master Carpenter constructs fabricates installs repairs or replaces doors walls signs desks counters shelves shelf units computer tables chairs benches tables sheds scaffolds forms frames window frames fences and stairways. Participates in the construction of temporary and permanent buildings and structures. Inspects roofs. Repairs roof leaks and potential roof leaks. Performs preventive maintenance of roofs. Makes and keeps repair records and photo files on all major repairs and re-roofing. Performs a variety of masonry duties including construction and repair of masonry walls screens retaining walls benches edgings and facings. Operates heavy and light equipment including but not limited to back hoe front loader forklift and snow removal machinery. Plants and cultivates trees grass flowers and shrubs. Sprays for control of insects weeds and plant diseases. Applies fertilizer as needed. Spades and otherwise prepares grounds for planting. Mows lawns trims shrubs hedges and trees. Hoes weeds and rakes lawns. Operates power riding lawn mowers sprayers common trucks and other motorized equipment requiring similar skill. Installs repairs and replaces landscape irrigation systems following blueprints sketches or verbal instructions. Designs and prepares plans for irrigation systems. Installs adjusts maintains and repairs electronic timers. Installs inspects and performs major repairs to electronic and hydraulic valves and controllers. Replaces and repairs a wide variety of sprinkler heads and lines by removing disassembling and replacing worn or broken parts. Inspects the installation of irrigation systems and equipment by outside contractors. May participate in projects such as wiring communications lines between and within structures. Maintains required records and makes reports. Prepares reports on work completed and materials used. Performs basic preventive maintenance servicing on air-conditioning and heating systems. Changes filters. Greases and oils bearings motors and compressors per specifications and standing procedures. Performs basic electrical servicing such as changing lights ballasts outlets and switches following established procedures. Operates and performs minor maintenance of light equipment including light tractors skip loaders and other labor saving devices. May maintain grounds. May train and guide the work of student workers performing labor custodial or grounds keeping work. Performs related duties as required to accomplish the requirements of the position. May perform the duties of Maintenance Specialist I on an intermittent basis depending on need.

Physical Demands
Requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time walk up to 1000 yards and manipulate (lift carry move) light to medium weights of 10 to 50 pounds on a regular basis pushing pulling and guiding materials over 50 and up to 100 pounds on an infrequent basis. Climbs ladders scaffolds and lifts up to 60 feet stoops kneels and crouches on a regular basis. Requires sufficient hand-eye coordination hand and finger dexterity including ability to grasp small devices and tools and visual acuity to operate specialized equipment read small incremental instruments and read technical (including blueprints) and safety information.

Required Qualifications
The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent plus special training in one or more of the building trades (general carpentry painting masonry locksmith or roofing). Requires a minimum of 2 years experience at the journey level in at least one area of specialization.