Substitute Maintenance Worker I

El Monte • El Monte, CA

2d

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Maintenance Worker I performs unskilled and semiskilled maintenance, repair, and construction tasks in various building trades, along with related work as required. The role supports maintenance of school facilities and may assist skilled maintenance personnel or work alongside utility workers. Applicants must submit a high school diploma or equivalent, two current letters of recommendation (preferably from a supervisor and dated within 12 months), and a copy of a valid California driver’s license. Employment is conditional on being insurable by the District’s liability insurance carrier.

Requirements

• Six months of experience as an unskilled or semiskilled worker in one or more basic maintenance trades.
• Education equivalent to completion of twelfth grade, supplemented by coursework or training in one or more maintenance trades.
• Possess a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Be insurable by the District’s liability insurance carrier.
• Knowledge of common tools, materials, equipment, and terminology used in general maintenance trades.
• Knowledge of rules, regulations, and policies pertaining to maintenance of school facilities.
• Knowledge of safe working methods and procedures.
• Ability to appropriately use tools and equipment common to the maintenance trade.
• Ability to read and work from simple drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to prepare simple reports and records.
• Ability to perform heavy manual activities.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Submit a copy of a high school diploma or equivalent, two current letters of recommendation, and a copy of a valid California driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform unskilled and semiskilled maintenance, repair, and construction work in various maintenance trades.
• Assist with construction, installation, and maintenance of roofs, furniture, fences, playground equipment, cabinets, shelving, chalkboards, and bulletin boards.
• Assist with installation, repair, and maintenance of gas and water lines.
• Assist with repair and replacement of floor and ceiling tiles.
• Assist with maintenance and repair of heating, ventilating, and cooling systems.
• Assist with repair of door hardware.
• Load, unload, and drive maintenance service vehicles to and from work sites.
• Prepare surfaces and paint equipment, furniture, and facility structures.
• Perform custodial and cleanup functions as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED