Building Maintenance Worker I - Repair and Maintenance Operations Section (Leeward Unit)

Hawaii State Department of Education•Facilities Maintenance Branch, HI

About The Position

The Hawaii State Department of Education is hiring Building Maintenance Worker I positions in the Repair and Maintenance Operations Section, Leeward Unit. The role checks buildings, equipment, and grounds for repair needs and performs a broad range of building maintenance and repair work across carpentry, roofing, masonry, painting, plumbing, and electrical trades. The worker services equipment and appliances, estimates labor time and material costs, may purchase and manage supplies, reports major repair needs, and transports materials by vehicle. The role also includes cleaning, sharpening, and servicing tools and equipment.

Requirements

Four years of work experience performing a variety of building maintenance repair work, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
Knowledge of basic building repair practices and methods, including safety procedures.
Knowledge of common tools, equipment, and materials used in carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical trades.
Knowledge of electromechanical appliances used in homes and other buildings.
Ability to determine repair needs involving a variety of building trades and recognize hazards typical of the work.
Ability to use hand tools used in a variety of building trades.
Ability to read blueprints and sketches.
Ability to estimate the time and materials needed for a job.
Ability to make mechanical repairs to equipment and appliances.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Current, valid driver's license.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Responsibilities

Inspect buildings, equipment, and grounds to identify conditions requiring repair or maintenance.
Perform building repairs, including roof, door, window, screen, flooring, foundation, walkway, and driveway repairs.
Perform carpentry and woodwork, repair furniture, build concrete forms, and repair fences and gates.
Replace electrical fixtures, fuses, cords, and switches; install outlets; and locate and repair electrical shorts.
Repair and replace plumbing components, install wash basins and toilets, and unclog drains and sewers.
Sand, paint, and varnish building surfaces, furniture, and new construction.
Mix mortar, build walls, sweat copper pipe joints, and use oxyacetylene and electric arc welding equipment to cut and weld pipes and braces.
Service, lubricate, and regulate equipment such as water heaters, ventilation and air-conditioning units, water coolers, pumps, and electric motors.
May perform minor repairs and service on motor vehicles.
Estimate the cost, time, and materials needed for repair and maintenance work.
May purchase, store, and inventory materials, supplies, and tools.
Report the need for major repairs.
Use hand tools and some power equipment and operate a vehicle to transport materials.
Clean, sharpen, and service tools and equipment used in the work.