MAINTENANCE WORKER

Salary : $55,260.00 - $67,272.00 Annually
Location : Rowland Heights (Los Angeles County), CA
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: D-25/26-70
Department: Building Services
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
Closing Date: 6/15/2026 4:30 PM Pacific


ASSIGNMENT
POSITION

There is currently one (1) Maintenance Worker position available, eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week, twelve (12) months per year. The tentative work schedule is 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. An eligibility list will be established to fill the current vacancies, hire substitutes, and fill future vacancies for the next six (6) months.
FILING PERIOD:

Applications for this position will be accepted online only, Friday, May 22, 2026, through Monday, June 15, 2026, until 4:30 pm.

*Applicants will be sent notifications via e-mail only*

SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Under the direction of the Structural Supervisor or Mechanical Systems Supervisor, performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair work and assists journey level trades personnel such as Air Conditioning and Heating Mechanics, Electricians, Locksmiths, Painters, Cabinetmaker/Carpenters, Electronic Repair Technicians and Plumbers in completing projects; operates a variety of tools and equipment; and cleans up work area upon completion of jobs.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The class of Maintenance Worker is distinguished from the journey-level classes in that the latter troubleshoot, diagnose and repair technical problems, perform skilled installations or construction in the specified trade area, plan and estimate remodel projects as well as new construction, work independently without technical supervision, and provide work direction to other maintenance personnel

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EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or equivalency is desirable.
EXPERIENCE: One year of experience performing a variety of semi-skilled maintenance work. Experience in one of the major trades areas is desirable.
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LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/TRAINING/LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: A valid, Class C, California Driver's License and a good driving record are required and must be maintained during the course of employment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Employees in this classification work both inside and outside, in varying temperatures, poorly ventilated areas, poor or inadequate lighting, wet or damp areas, confined spaces, at heights using ladders or scaffolding, with electrical hazards and dangerous machinery with moving parts, sharp objects, fumes, with potential exposure to concentrations of silica or allergenic dust, lead, asbestos, gases, chemicals, odors, toxic materials, explosive substances, loud noises, vibrations, minor and severe contagious illnesses, with moving vehicles, and in direct contact with students, employees and the public.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Employees in this classification stand for extended periods of time, walk, sit, stoop/bend, kneel, crawl in confined spaces, reach overhead, lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs. without assistance, use fingers repetitively, use wrists or hands repetitively in a twisting motion or while applying pressure, use both hands simultaneously, speak clearly, hear normal conversation, have depth perception and color vision or the ability to distinguish shades, and climb ladders and scaffolding.

EXAMINATION


The examination may consist of the following:

• Job related Written Examination
• Structured Interview / Performance Examination

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PROOF OF EDUCATION:
If you received your education outside of the United States, you MUST have your degree/transcripts evaluated by an approved agency transcript evaluation service that certifies that your degree meets the United States equivalent for it to be considered. For more information about organizations who offer this service, please access the following: RUSD will only accept evaluations from agencies listed within the document.

ADVANCED SALARY STEP PLACEMENT:
New employees are normally placed at Step A of the appropriate salary range for this classification. If the hiring authority requests advanced salary step placement to the Personnel Director, the new employee's eligibility will be determined in accordance with Personnel Commission Rule and Regulation 17.2.1. The Personnel Commission shall have final approval on any advanced salary step placement requests. Contact the Personnel Commission office for further information if you are hired. Advanced salary placement is only available to employees upon their initial hire.

APPOINTMENT:

Candidates who pass all hurdles of the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list in rank order based on final scores including any veteran's / seniority credit. The top three ranks of eligibles who are ready and willing to accept the position shall be referred to the hiring administrator for interview. The eligibility list will be established for six (6) months . All new employees are subject to passing a physical examination, tuberculosis test, background review and must provide satisfactory evidence of authorization to work in the United States. Employment start date is contingent upon fingerprinting and criminal background clearance.

In accordance with Education Code 45301, an employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of six (6) months or 130 working days of paid service, whichever is longer. No employee shall attain permanent status in the classified service until s/he has completed a probationary period in a class. An employee may be released at any time during the probationary period.
PROCESSING FEE:
New employees will be charged a processing fee (approximately $64) for the cost of fingerprinting. This fee must be paid at the time of processing appointment, with a MONEY ORDER ONLY, payable to RUSD.

VETERANS CREDIT:

For entry level classes, veterans with thirty (30) days or more of active service (during a time of war or national emergency) who obtain a passing score shall be allowed an additional credit of five (5) points and disabled veterans receive ten (10) additional points. Entry-level positions are defined as all positions within the classified service when the eligible is first employed by the District, except for positions designated management or senior management. Veterans must supply a copy of their Form DD214 along with their application in order to receive such credit. Veterans credit can only be applied once, upon initial hire.
VACATION
Employees with one (1) to three (3) years of service earn vacation at the rate of one (1) day for each month in paid status for a maximum of 12 vacation days per year. The number of vacation days earned progressively increases as provided in the RUSD-CSEA Agreement, Appendix A. Part-time employees earn vacation benefits prorated on the average number of hours worked per day per month in their regular assignments.

HOLIDAYS
For twelve month employees, fifteen(15) paid holidays are earned each year and one (1) floating holiday per calendar year.

SICK LEAVE
One (1) day of sick leave is earned for each full month of service which may be accumulated from year to year. Employees who transfer from another California school district, including a county superintendent of schools office, who have accrued sick leave may transfer it to this District.

HEALTH INSURANCE
Employees whose regular work assignment is thirty (30) hours or more per week are eligible to participate in the District's insurance program which consists of medical, dental, vision, life insurance and income protection.


The District provides eligible employees major medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.


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EDUCATIONAL STIPEND
Beginning the 2022-23 school year, all permanent employees who have an earned Bachelor's or Master's degree beyond the requirements for their position are eligible for a stipend.


Once a transcript is submitted and verified by the Human Resources division, unit members will be eligible for one stipend based on the highest degree earned. Stipend amounts will be divided into 10 monthly payments, September - June. The stipend amount will be prorated for any midyear degrees conferred in the month the transcript was submitted to and verified by the Human resources Department.

• Bachelor's degree are eligible for an annual $500 stipend.
• Bachelor's and Master's degree are eligible for an annual $1000 stipend

RETIREMENT
Employees who work 20 hours or more per week will be enrolled in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

• PEPRA Member - Enrolled in CalPERS after December 31, 2012. (Your first time being enrolled in CalPERS)
• Classic Member - Enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013

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ADVANCED SALARY STEP PLACEMENT :
New employees are normally placed at Step A of the appropriate salary range for this classification. If the hiring authority recommends advanced salary step placement to the Personnel Director, then the new employee's eligibility will be determined in accordance with Personnel Commission Rule and Regulation 17.2.1. The Personnel Commission shall have final approval on any initial salary step placement recommendations. Contact the Personnel Commission office for further information if you are hired.
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These supplemental questions are part of the selection process and are considered part of your application. These questions give you the opportunity to fully explain your background and qualifications as they pertain to this position. Your answers to the following Supplemental Questions are required for your application to be considered complete. Please note: if you do not have experience in a given area, type "none." Please do not write "please refer to my resume/application" as these answers will be considered incomplete and you will not be given any credit. *Experience referenced in the supplemental questions MUST be reflected in your application. INSTRUCTIONS Read the following questions and type your responses as thoroughly and accurately as possible. You may find it useful to type your responses in a Word document and copy and paste them below. Please note that falsifying information on this application may be grounds for dismissal if you are hired. I have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a valid California Class C Driver License?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of experience do you have performing semi-skilled maintenance work? If you do not have any, type NA.
04


Please describe your experience performing semi-skilled maintenance work below. Please list your employer(s), the name(s) of your position(s), the DUTIES you performed, and the dates of employment for each job in which you gained this experience. If no, type "none." This experience must be listed in your work history to be considered. If it is not, you will automatically be disqualified. Do not write "SEE RESUME".
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Are you interested in working as a substitute employee?

• Yes
• No

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"I certify that I have answered the supplemental questions accurately and truthfully."

• Yes
• No

Required Question