Substitute Maintenance Worker I

Salary Range 180 Essential Duties and Responsibilities Performs semi-skilled maintenance, construction, alterations and repairs on buildings, grounds and equipment. Performs semi-skilled carpentry work utilizing saws, hammers, and other tools. Repairs locks; operates key cutting machine; makes new and duplicate keys. Repairs, rebuilds or replaces windows, doors, door hinges, door closers and door jambs. Patches and repairs roofs and gutters. Prepares various surfaces for painting. Applies paint to interiors and exteriors of buildings as needed. Removes paint and graffiti. Patches, repairs and finishes cement and asphalt. Assists with installation of electrical wiring and fixtures. Replaces electrical fuses, incandescent bulbs, fluorescent tubes, switches and receptacles. Assists in the servicing of refrigeration, heating and ventilation equipment, including air filter replacements. Sets thermostats and timers. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment and utilities including replacing and servicing parts and components. Assists with set‑up and cleaning of facilities for special events. Works from verbal and written instructions and work orders. Operates forklift and trucks to transfer tools, equipment and building materials to and from work assignments. Operates and maintains a variety of equipment including saws, drills, grinders, jackhammers and a variety of hand and power tools. Orders and maintains Maintenance & Operations warehouse inventory. Maintains work areas, equipment and tools in a safe, clean and orderly condition. Stores and maintains blueprints. Maintains required records and reports related to work orders, materials and assigned activities. Communicates with District personnel and/or various outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns. Assists skilled maintenance staff and performs other general maintenance duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position. Abilities Acquire skills quickly in work requiring mechanical abilities. Operate motor vehicles and other equipment in a safe manner and in conformance with the Motor Vehicle Code. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including safety rules, policies and procedures. Order materials and estimate costs. Maintain productive and cooperative working relationships with others. Observe safe work practices and handle hazardous materials according to accepted procedures. Complete training within a reasonable time in handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials, asbestos awareness, OSHA standards, and blood‑borne pathogens. Apply effective reasoning to identify problems, apply sound judgment and solve practical problems. Physical Abilities Function indoors in a shop environment and/or outdoors in the field engaged in work of primarily an active nature. Ambulatory ability to walk and carry tools and apparatus for 400 yards. Sufficient strength and agility to lift, load, move, push and pull objects of heavy weight (up to 70 pounds). Hand and finger dexterity to operate specialized equipment and tools. Balance to work above ground. Climb (e.g., ladders), stoop, bend, crawl, kneel, stoop and crouch on a regular basis. Reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally. Work in extreme temperature conditions. Visual acuity to read and observe diagrams, manuals, work conditions, and perform repairs. Auditory ability to carry on conversations in person and over the telephone. Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent plus two years of experience in general maintenance. Licenses and Certificates Valid California driver's license. Mandatory Requirements Safe driving record. Must be insurable and maintain insurability by the District's insurance carrier(s). Working Conditions Work is performed indoors and outdoors in extreme weather conditions where significant health and safety considerations exist from physical labor, handling of materials, exposure to machinery with moving parts, risk of electrical shock and possible exposure to blood‑borne pathogens. #J-18808-Ljbffr