Skilled Maintenance Worker

CLASS TITLE:  SKILLED MAINTENANCE WORKER
 
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform journey-level work in the repair, alteration, construction and maintenance of District buildings, facilities and equipment involving one or more specialized skills in the building trades; assure a safe environment for students and staff.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Perform journey-level work in the repair, alteration, construction and maintenance of District buildings, facilities and equipment involving one or more specialized skills in the building trades including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, locksmithing, glazing, painting and others; assure a safe environment for students and staff.
• Evaluate building and equipment maintenance needs; read and interpret trade manuals, blueprints, specifications, shop drawings, instructions and guides; prepare work orders; estimate, cost and order needed materials and supplies; maintain a variety of records related to work performed.
• Perform skilled carpentry work in the repair, alteration and construction of wooden articles and structures including tables, exterior surfaces, partition walls, desks, bleachers, fences, benches, steps and wheelchair ramps; perform mill and cabinet work; patch and maintain roofs as necessary.
• Perform glazing work in the repair and replacement of glass; fit windows, sashes and screens.
• Install and perform troubleshooting and repair on a variety of systems including, electrical, safety and security, energy, telephone, cable TV, radio and data networks.
• Perform welding and brazing as needed on District equipment such as trailers, trucks, stairs, ramps, fences, gates, doors and playground equipment; fabricate tools as necessary for various jobs.
• Operate a variety of maintenance tools and equipment including power saws, jointers, drills, nail guns, sanders, sprayer, welder, torches, metal cutters, jack hammers, compressors and trenchers; maintain tools and equipment in safe working condition; operate a variety of District vehicles to conduct work. 
• Communicate with other departments, administrators and staff to exchange information and coordinate maintenance projects; communicate with vendors regarding parts and equipment.
• Perform a variety of painting duties; prepare and finish various surfaces; sand and blast surfaces to remove paint, rust and dirt to prepare surfaces for painting; operate various spray equipment to paint walls, doors, rooms, buildings and other surfaces as required.
• Install and maintain general plumbing systems and fixtures and repair existing systems; unclog sewer lines, water heaters, faucets, toilets, drains and other fixtures.
• Perform locksmith work; repair, adjust and change keyed and combination locks, repair lockers, door closures and panic devices.
• Assist in skilled mechanical maintenance work in the repair, installation and alteration of heating, ventilating and refrigeration systems and related equipment and facilities.
• Provide technical assistance to and oversee the work of outside contractors; provide contractors with specifications, plans and site locations related to special projects. 
• Perform related duties as assigned.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
 
KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Methods, materials, tools, terminology and equipment used in the building maintenance trades.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Requirements of maintaining buildings, equipment and facilities in good repair.
• Operation of a wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment.
• Shop math applicable to the building trades.
• Applicable building codes, ordinances, fire regulations and safety precautions.
• Technical aspects of the building maintenance trades.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Methods of preparing different surfaces for painting and finish work.
• Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

ABILITY TO:

• Perform journey-level work in the repair, alteration, construction and maintenance of District buildings, facilities and equipment involving one or more specialized skills in the building trades.
• Operate a wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment related to the building trades.
• Work from blueprints, shop drawings and sketches.
• Interpret, apply and explain applicable building codes, ordinances, fire regulations and safety precautions.
• Erect and work from platforms, scaffolding and ladders.
• Estimate materials and supply needs.
• Order parts and supplies according to established guidelines.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Maintain routine records and prepare reports related to work performed.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.

• Work independently with little direction.
• Prioritize and schedule work.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Understand and follow written and oral verbal instructions.

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Exhibit positive interpersonal skills that result in excellent customer service and positive working relationships with others.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and three years of varied journey-level experience in one or more of the building trades.

 
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid California driver’s license.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:

• Indoor and outdoor work environment.
• Regular exposure to fumes, dust, dirt, oil/grease.
• Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
• Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions.
• Subject to noise from equipment operation. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Climbing ladders and working from heights.
• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of tools and equipment.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Requires near & far visual acuity to read printed materials, moving objects, & observe work-in-progress
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling heavy objects.
• Walking over rough or uneven surfaces.
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
• Bending at the waist, stooping, kneeling or crouching.
• Heavy physical labor.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

HAZARDS:

• Working around and with machinery having moving parts.
• Working at heights.
• Power saws and flying debris or nails, electrical shock, and arc flash.
• Exposure to fumes from paints and solvents.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:          
Salary and terms of employment are described in the Agreement between Sunnyvale School District and California School Employees Association.
 
EVALUATION:                                
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance to Agreement between Sunnyvale School District and California School Employees Association.