Maintenance Journeyperson

Under the general direction of the Supervisor - Maintenance the Maintenance Journeyperson provides maintenance services with specific responsibility for ensuring completion of assigned work order projects; performing a wide variety of skilled maintenance activities (e.g. carpentry plumbing painting electrical HVAC ventilating systems alarms); assisting other maintenance workers; and ensuring that tools and materials are available at job site. The incumbents in this classification provide the school community with building maintenance services to keep school and other facilities operational which directly supports student learning and achievement.

The following alphabetical list of functions duties and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department-specific functions duties and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Analyzes blueprints schematics and drawings to determine the efficient installation of new or upgraded systems.
• Fabricates equipment parts as required to meet specialty needs and/or replace unavailable parts.
• Informs personnel regarding procedures and/or status of work orders to provide information for making decisions take appropriate action and/or comply with building and safety regulations.
• Installs a wide variety of materials (e.g. carpet tile roofing metal fabrications cabinetry drywall plumbing insulation glass electrical masonry) to provide enhancements and/or upgrades.
• Maintains district vehicle tools and equipment to ensure its availability in safe operating condition.
• Participates in educational seminars and meetings to maintain and upgrade job knowledge skills and safety training.
• Performs a variety of skilled trade functions (e.g. plumbing painting HVAC carpentry electrical) to complete projects within established time frames.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance to ensure the ongoing functioning of facilities.
• Prepares written materials (e.g. repair status activity logs) to document activities and/or convey information.
• Repairs facilities equipment and systems (e.g. electrical HVAC) to ensure that they are in a safe working condition.
• Transports a variety of tools equipment and supplies to the job site.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the District including various mandatory District trainings.

• Methods practices equipment and tools used in various trades including carpentry electrical painting HVAC and plumbing
• Health and safety regulations
• Proper methods of storing equipment materials and supplies
• Requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe clean and orderly condition
• Basic math
• English usage grammar punctuation

• Use hand and power tools skillfully and safely
• Operate a variety of equipment and machinery such as various sawsplanes welding torchesdrill presses sanders jack hammersdrills and forklifts
• Operate a motor vehicle as necessary
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Solve problems effectively including with equipment
• Understand and follow oral and written directions
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Maintain routine records

(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge Skills and Abilities listed above.)

EDUCATION REQUIRED:
High School diploma or equivalency.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Two (2) years of experience as a Maintenance Worker; in one or more of the following specialty areas in the fields of: carpentry plumbing painting electrical HVAC ventilating systems alarms welder locksmith or as specified.

Six (6) units from an accredited college or university in one of the specialty areas can be substituted for six (6) months of experience up to one (1) year.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:

• Valid current Class C California Drivers License to drive to various work sites and transport equipment and materials.

• Pass the Districts applicable proficiency exam for the job class with a satisfactory score
• After offer of employment obtain:
  • Criminal Justice and FBI Fingerprint Clearance
  • Negative TB test result plus periodic post-employment retest as required (currently every four years)
  • Pre-employment physical exam C through Districts provider at Districts expense
  • Enrollment in the Department of Motor Vehicles employer Pull Notice Program and submission of a current DMV driving record printout within six months of employment

*PC RULES 5.2.1.2 -5.2.1.2 - In-house employees will have first consideration for the position. If sufficient candidates are not available to complete the three ranks the Personnel Commission will move to include outside candidates.

The examination process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications. No additional information will be accepted from applicants once the application has been submitted.Only the most qualified applicants who pass the minimum qualifications review will be invited to the examination process.