(Assistant) Worker, Maintenance

Highlands Recreation District; California; On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Highlands Recreation District is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform routine and semi-skilled maintenance of district facilities, grounds, and equipment. The role reports to the Manager, Maintenance and involves cleaning, repairs, and preventive maintenance across multiple trades.

Responsibilities include inspecting for hazards, maintaining fire exits, and assisting with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, glazing, and painting tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience performing manual labor, facility maintenance and grounds trades.
• Ability to read technical manuals and drawings.
• Valid California Class C driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on facilities and grounds.
• Inspect grounds/buildings for hazards and maintain exits and extinguishers.
• Install, repair and maintain HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems and fixtures.
• Perform groundskeeping and landscaping tasks.
• Document maintenance activities and respond to repair requests.

Skills

Tools operation

Carpentry

Plumbing

Mechanical aptitude

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Safety procedures

Power tools

Electrical knowledge

Job description

Job Summary

The maintenance worker performs a variety of routine and semiskilled tasks involving general maintenance of district facilities, grounds, open-space, and equipment. This position reports to the Manager, Maintenance and receives direct supervision.

Essential Functions and Tasks

Perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair and general maintenance duties including but not limited to cleaning windows, sanding, painting, plastering.

Inspect grounds and buildings for health and safety hazards; inspect and maintain fire exits and extinguishers as required.

Assist in installing, maintaining and repairing heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems as directed; maintain gas and water lines; replace filters and unclog drains as necessary.

Repair and refurbish cabinets, bookcases and a variety of classroom equipment; install and repair floor and ceiling tiles, roofs and shelving.

Assist in alterations, repairs and construction of articles and structures of wood such as partitions, counters, forms and fences.

Perform general plumbing and irrigation repairs as directed; assist with installing, repairing and maintaining fixtures, toilets and sinks; assist with water and gas line repairs; unclog drains.

Perform preventive maintenance on equipment, as directed such as troubleshooting, repairing or replacing switches, receptacles, valves, belts and motors; maintain fans, thermostats and pumps; assist with repairs to bells, clocks, lighting circuits and other equipment.

Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment, machinery, and building systems.

Check grounds/buildings for hazards; maintain fire exits and extinguishers.

Assist in various skilled trades including HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, glazing, painting and others as assigned.

Confer and collaborate with the Manager, in planning systematic maintenance, including interior/exterior painting, roof repairs, and other items requiring periodic maintenance.

Review and prioritize work orders; expedite routine maintenance requests; estimate labor and materials needed for projects; work from oral and written instructions and work orders; respond to emergency repair needs as requested.

Document maintenance activities, parts usage, and repair history for accurate recordkeeping. Maintain routine records related to assigned activities.

Collaborate with maintenance manager to complete projects on time and within budget.

Perform groundskeeping duties such as landscaping, mowing lawns, power blow grounds, outdoor spaces, trim, prune, and remove landscaping and shrubbery.

Pick up trash and debris from property.

Maintain cleanliness, organization, and observe and comply to all health and safety regulations in work areas, adhering to OSHA and company standards.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Hourly or Salary: $21.00 - Maximum Hourly Salary: $28.00

Requirements

Required Skills:

Operation and proper maintenance of tools, equipment and machinery, and specialized equipment safely and effectively used in the building and ground trades.

Combination of technical skills (plumbing, carpentry), mechanical aptitude, and manual dexterity.

Soft skills such as interpersonal communication, organization, and problem-solving are also important for interacting with building occupants and coordinating tasks

Ability to read technical manuals and drawings

Knowledge of tools, materials and terminology used in the various trades including carpentry, plumbing, and electrical.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

1-2 years’ experience performing manual labor, facility maintenance and grounds trades experience; or any of the duties described in the Essential Duties section of this job description.

Proven experience operating machinery and tools

Valid California Class C driver’s license.

Desired Qualifications

3 years’ experience performing manual labor, facility maintenance and grounds trades experience; or any of the duties described in the Essential Duties section of this job description.

Trade level knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.