Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance MechanicSalary: $38.15 – $46.40 / HourlyThis position will remain open continuously until a sufficient number of applications have been received.Under supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled manual tasks in the maintenance, alteration, and repair of buildings, structures, utility facilities, and appliances; and performs related work as required.Essential Functions:Maintains, alters, and repairs buildings, structures, utility facilities, and appliances;Changes fuses, light bulbs and tubes;Changes and repairs fluorescent starters;Repairs or replaces electric switches, outlets, meters, fixtures, fuse or breaker panels, fans and related items;Performs emergency electrical wiring;Repairs and replaces doors, locks, windows, cabinets, floors, walks, ceilings, fixtures, rails, stairs, and fences;Touches up interior and exterior painted surfaces;Unstops toilets, sinks, and sewage lines;Repairs or replaces toilet parts, faucets, and sinks;Repairs, replaces, cleans, and activates water heaters, boilers, washing machines, heaters, stoves, and refrigerators;Cleans, repairs or replaces roofs, gutters, downspouts, water lines, underground pipes, valves, sumps, pumps, sprinklers, sewers, gas lines, and exterior stucco and siding;Performs acetylene and electrical welding and soldering;Makes basic mechanical repairs to automotive and grounds maintenance equipment;Completes job orders and work reports;Requisitions related work materials;Drives appropriate vehicles;Maintains work area in orderly condition.Marginal Functions:Performs other related duties as required.Minimum Qualifications:Three years of experience in semi-skilled building maintenance and repair work, or as a construction trades helper.Must possess a valid California driver's license and have and maintain an insurable driving record.Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.Bilingual skills in Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese and/or Spanish are a plus.Equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.Knowledge of:Common methods, practices, and materials used in maintenance and repair work of buildings, structures, and utility facilities;Use and care of tools used in building maintenance and repair work.Skill in:Performing a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks.Ability to:Perform work that requires some physical agility and endurance, including standing and walking up to six hours;Sitting, bending over, reaching overhead, crouching, kneeling, and balancing up to four hours; and other abilities as specified in the State of California Division of Industrial Accidents form RB-91 for this classification.Follow directions;Prepare reports;Usage and command of the English language at a level required for successful job performance (or with audio and visual capacities).To apply: Please complete an employment application online at This position will remain open continuously until a sufficient number of applications has been received.Represented by Local 1021