Building Maintenance Helper - Repair & Maintenance Operations Section (Honolulu Unit)

Hawaii State Department of Education•Facilities Maintenance Branch, HI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is within the Repair & Maintenance Operations Section (Honolulu Unit) and involves performing a variety of building maintenance and repair tasks. The role requires assisting in the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing, water, and sewer systems, as well as making minor repairs to electrical wiring. The job also includes general maintenance tasks such as repairing windows, doors, floors, and roofs, as well as carpentry and painting. The helper will use various hand tools and power equipment, and may operate a vehicle for material transportation and repair small engines and appliances.

Requirements

Two years of work experience in performing a variety of building maintenance repair work or its equivalent combination of experience and training.
Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered.
Some positions require applicants to possess a current, valid Driver's License.
Some positions require applicants to possess the ability to lift/carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted, or lift/carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds assisted by another person and/or use of equipment.

Responsibilities

Repairs and replaces window panes, screens, door locks, door bumpers, bathroom accessories, linoleum and tile floor covering.
Repairs roof leaks with roof coating, shingles and mineral surface roofing paper; adjusts and re-hangs doors.
Cuts and installs shelves and shoe racks.
Removes and replaces boards that are termite infested or rotted; sands, repaints or varnishes interior walls, shower walls, porches, steps, cabinets, sink tops, furniture such as tables, chair, chest of drawers.
Assists in the installation, maintenance, and repairing of plumbing, water and sewer systems in offices, houses and other structures.
Replaces shower valves, hose bibbs, lavatory, service, laundry tray and sink faucets, washers, stems, packings and gaskets.
Clears clogged toilets and drains; adjusts, repairs or replaces toilet flush valves, closet tank fixtures, seats, closet screws and close coupled closet bolts.
Makes minor repairs to electric wiring; replaces fixtures, switches and electric outlets.
Mixes cement or mortar and makes minor repair; performs manual work in laying pipe, tearing out rotted lumber, stacking materials and supplies, etc.
Uses a variety of hand tools and some power equipment in the performance of work; cleans, sharpens and services tools and equipment used in the work.
May operate a vehicle in the transportation of materials; and may repair power lawn mowers, household appliances, small motor and other auxiliary equipment.