Maintenance Worker II

About the Employer

Welcome to the Santa Maria-Bonita School District website. We are the largest school district in Santa Barbara County with about 17,500 pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade students. In the heart of the coastal agricultural area, we celebrate our families and the support they provide to the students of the District. The District is comprised of seventeen elementary schools, four junior high schools, and one combined elementary and junior high. The district is committed to a high-quality education for each student to develop students who are prepared for limitless possibilities and achievements using their unique gifts and talents to develop skills to reach their maximum potential.


Our Beliefs
We believe each person has inherent value and deserves respect.
We believe all people belong, have a voice and can contribute.
We believe every person has the power and responsibility to take action and make a positive impact.
We believe equity is essential for all persons to thrive.
We believe honesty and integrity build trust.
We believe physical and emotional safety is foundational for personal fulfillment.
We believe excellence comes from curiosity, experience, and perseverance.
We believe that developing empathy inspires a kind community.
We believe service is an act of love.
We believe that there is strength and power in cultural diversity.
We believe that a unified community inspires hope and faith.


Our Mission
The Mission of Santa Maria-Bonita School District, as the unifying force that cultivates and enriches our diverse community, is to ensure every student flourishes by discovering their passion and purpose, exercising self-determination, and developing the skills to reach their maximum potential through a student-centered culture distinguished by


a whole child approach
an inclusive environment
community and family engagement
transformational innovation
and highly effective staff


Parameters
We will make decisions based on what is best for students.
We will welcome all people with dignity and respect.
We will practice responsible stewardship of all our resources.
We will embrace, practice, and model integrity.
We will not compromise our commitment to excellence.

Job Description / Essential Elements:

Santa Maria-Bonita School District

MAINTENANCE WORKER II

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of semiskilled and skilled maintenance, repair and construction tasks in the maintenance of school facilities; perform routine inspection of sites on a schedule and make repairs as needed and/or fill out work order requests to allow for the required repairs.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Perform semiskilled and skilled tasks of a general nature in maintenance, repair, and construction work in the basic maintenance trades, such as electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, metalsmithing, carpentry, audio-visual, locksmithing, carpet, tile installation, and glazing E ; installation and maintenance of roofs, fences, playground equipment, chalkboards and bulletin boards E ; perform the installation, repair, and maintenance of gas and water lines as required E ; perform the repair and replacement of floor and ceiling tile as required E ; perform the maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, and cooling systems as required E ; perform the repair of door hardware including locks and closures as required E ; prepare surfaces, mix paints, and finish a variety of equipment, furniture, school, and physical structures as required; install and repair door and window glass as required; fill, level, smooth and prepare areas for sidewalks, approaches and slabs; mix and pour concrete and paving material E ; load, unload and drive maintenance service vehicles to and from work sites E ; perform welding, custodial or irrigation functions as required; unclog drains and repair or replace water heaters, faucets, flush valves and drinking fountains E ; plan, organize and lay out assigned tasks E ; estimate labor and material costs E ; requisition and maintain an adequate inventory of supplies and materials E ; adjust, repair, and maintain electrical equipment and a variety of apparatus and devices as required E ; operate equipment, such as a light truck, tractors, and other related motorized equipment as required E ; make installation of telecommunications systems as required; make field maintenance and repairs to clock and bell system, inter-communication equipment and fire alarm systems E ; make minor electrical installations as required; repair stoves and ovens as needed; weld metal parts together using gas and electric welding processes, and fabricate metal and sheetmetal structural items as required; assist in reporting and preventing facility vandalism; perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Basic methods, techniques, materials, tools, and equipment used in maintenance, repair, and construction work;

Rules, regulations, and operational procedures pertaining to the repair, maintenance, and construction of school buildings, machines, and equipment;

Safe working methods and procedures.

Ability to:

Skillfully use a variety of tools and equipment utilized in one or more of the basic maintenance trades;

Work from blueprints, shop drawings, and sketches;

Maintain simple records and prepare reports;

Understand and carry out oral and written directions;

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from High School supplemented by training in one or more of the maintenance trades and one year of experience as a semiskilled or skilled worker in one or more of the basic maintenance trades.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Valid California Driver's License;

Insurability by the District's liability insurance carrier.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment:

Indoor/outdoor/adverse weather environments;

Driving a vehicle to conduct work.


Physical Abilities:

Climbing ladders;

Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally;

Lifting heavy objects;

Seeing to perform work;

Heavy physical labor;

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned tools, vehicles and equipment;

Kneeling or crouching or bending at waist;

Hearing and speaking to exchange information.

Hazards:

Working at heights;

Fumes and gases;

Working around and with machinery having moving parts.

Requirements / Qualifications

• DMV Printout (Valid if issued within the past 60 days,)
• Proof of HS Graduation (Verification of level of education (minimum requirement is: high school diploma, GED, Adult Ed. diploma, etc.) (mandatory))

Comments and Other Information

Resume (optional)
Letters of recommendation (optional)