Building Maintenance Worker

The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.

Participate in maintenance and construction projects as directed. E
Perform minor repair of broken pipe including assisting journey-level personnel in cutting and threading pipe and cleaning sewer lines; clean clogged drains. E
Perform minor maintenance on washers diaphragms valves fittings and assist in repair of drinking fountain bubblers. E
Perform minor repairs to toilets urinals dispensers partitions sinks and other fixtures. E
Repair or perform routine maintenance on door hinges and strike plates. E
Replace ceramic ceiling and floor tile. E
Prepare surfaces for minor painting and apply finish or coverings using brushes rollers spray equipment and cutters as necessary; assist Painters as necessary on minor painting projects. E
Remove or repair carpeting drapes plaster and dry wall on minor projects. E
Make minor or emergency roof repairs. E
Perform minor repair installation assembly and assist in construction of doors windows and window frames partitions furniture counters bulletin boards chalk boards shelving pictures playground equipment and other items. E
Assist in or make minor repair to screens barriers wire fences and install mesh wire. E
Repair or replace air vent registers and lockers. E
Perform preventive maintenance on buildings grounds and equipment. E
Use a variety of hand and power tools and operate equipment. E
Perform minor cement work that involves mixing and pouring cement. E
Load truck with materials and equipment drive to and from destinations and unload and deliver materials and equipment. E
Remove broken glass and/or board up windows. E
Dig ditches and trenches and assist in the installation of pipes.E
Repair springs handles and other hardware on kitchen and other equipment.E
Patch asphalt; perform other heavy manual labor. E
Maintain inventory in preventive maintenance program. E
May troubleshoot breakdowns or problems with site maintenance. E
Keep required records on work performed. E
Operate a district vehicle. E
Plan and lay out assigned tasks. E
Assist with the repair replacement service and maintenance of electrical systems including conduit and duct systems light and power circuits motor appliances plugs ballasts fans switches bells intercom and buzzer systems fuses clocks and intrusion and fire alarm systems. E
Assist with the installation interior and exterior wiring and cable for equipment appliances and telecommunications systems. E
Assemble lighting fixtures and field lighting fixtures. E
Requisition supplies parts and labor needs.E
Assist in all maintenance areas as assigned by performing unskilled and semi-skilled work assignments. E
Use a jackhammer for concrete and asphalt removal. E
May perform minor repair and replacement on electrical fixtures such as plugs elements light bulbs light switches defusers and ballasts. E
May operate a fork lift. E

Note: At the end of some of the duty statements there is an italicized E which identifies essential duties required of the classification. This is strictly for use in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Knowledge of:

Proper methods common materials tools and equipment used in the building maintenance trades and other maintenance areas.
Basic shop math.
Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.

Ability to:

Perform building maintenance and repair work.
Identify and use properly hand and power tools and machinery used in various trades and maintenance areas.
Maintain routine records.
Operate a District vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Perform or learn to perform a wide range of general maintenance and repair work not requiring the full scope of all journey-level skills.
Erect and work from rigging and scaffolding.
Assist in estimating costs of labor and materials for a work project.
Work from blueprints and sketches.

Training:

Equivalent to graduation from high school.

Experience:

At least two years of experience in which an incumbent has acquired the competence in performing building and related maintenance work.

Any other combination of training and/or experience which demonstrates the applicant is likely to possess the required skills knowledge and abilities may be considered.

Possession of a valid class C California Drivers License is required at the time of appointment and evidence of a safe driving record is required.

An applicant for this class will be required to obtain at his/her own expense and submit his/her motor vehicle driving record at the time of appointment. The record must meet and be maintained at the districts safe driving record standard. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the disqualification and/or rejection of the eligible regardless of any other standing.

Incumbents are subject to pertinent provisions of the General Industry Safety Orders of the California Code of Regulations regarding protective equipment when exposed to hazardous materials including but not limited to asbestos and lead. Incumbents in this class are required to wear protective clothing gear and equipment as required by law and provided by the District.

Some positions in this classification may require valid Forklift Operator Certification. Certification will be provided by the District.

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