TEMPORARY HELP POOL - Maintenance Worker

Personnel Commission•Madera, CA

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker provides maintenance services and is responsible for completing assigned work orders, performing a wide range of skilled maintenance activities, assisting other maintenance workers, and ensuring tools and materials are available at work sites. The role covers skilled trades such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical work, HVAC, ventilating systems, and alarms. The position reports to the Director of Maintenance and Operations. This is a temporary, on-call position as needed, with no guarantee of workdays or work hours. The position has no contract and provides no benefits. The classified substitute pay rate is $23.18 per hour (Range 26).

Requirements

Four years of experience in the field, or three years of apprenticeship in skilled areas such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, HVAC, ventilating systems, alarms, welding, or locksmithing.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid CDL.
Ability to perform skilled maintenance involving carpentry, plumbing, and electrical trades.
Ability to use hand and power tools skillfully and safely.
Ability to operate equipment and machinery such as saws, planes, drill presses, sanders, jackhammers, drills, sandblasters, and forklifts, and to operate motor vehicles as necessary.
Knowledge of methods, practices, equipment, and tools used in trades including carpentry, electrical, painting, HVAC, and plumbing.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations, proper storage methods for equipment and supplies, and requirements for maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; establish and maintain effective working relationships; analyze situations and choose an effective course of action; and maintain routine records.
Ability to schedule activities or meetings, gather or collate data, and use job-related equipment.
Ability to work with diverse individuals and data, follow defined processes, operate equipment using standardized methods, identify issues, and develop action plans.
Pre-employment proficiency test, physical examination, DOJ/FBI background clearance, and TB clearance are required.
Completed application and proof of high school diploma or equivalent are required.

Responsibilities

Analyze blueprints, schematics, and drawings to determine efficient installation of new or upgraded systems.
Fabricate equipment parts to meet specialty needs or replace unavailable parts.
Inform personnel about procedures and work-order status to support decisions, appropriate action, and compliance with building and safety regulations.
Install materials such as carpet, tile, roofing, metal fabrications, cabinetry, drywall, plumbing, insulation, glass, electrical components, and masonry.
Maintain vehicles, tools, and equipment to ensure they are available and in safe operating condition.
Participate in educational seminars and meetings to maintain and upgrade job knowledge and skills and address safety issues.
Perform skilled trade work, including plumbing, painting, HVAC, carpentry, and electrical work, to complete projects within established time frames.
Perform routine and preventive maintenance to keep facilities functioning.
Prepare written materials, such as repair-status reports and activity logs, to document activities or convey information.
Repair facilities, equipment, and systems to ensure safe working conditions.
Transport tools, equipment, and supplies to ensure required materials are available at job sites.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.