Maintenance Specialist

Redwood City School District; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood City School District is seeking a Maintenance Specialist to perform skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repairs and construction on school facilities, equipment and systems. The role covers electrical, plumbing, locksmithing and carpentry duties under the Maintenance Manager's direction.

The position includes assisting in skilled tasks, routine repairs, and grounds upkeep for district buildings and athletic areas, with work direction to crews as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent with two years of repair/maintenance experience.
• Experience in electrical, plumbing, locksmithing or carpentry preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, shop drawings, schematics and sketches.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair and construction on facilities, machines and equipment.
• Assist in routine carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and general repairs.
• Service and adjust district equipment; perform routine HVAC checks and repairs.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Carpentry skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Arc welding

Acetylene welding

Job description

REDWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASS TITLE: MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, perform skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair and construction of school facilities, machines and equipment; perform skilled or semi-skilled duties in one or more of the building and maintenance trades, including electrical, plumbing, locksmithing and carpentry.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Perform a variety of routine semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of District buildings, grounds and equipment.

Assist in the performance of skilled maintenance tasks as assigned.

Assist in routine carpentry work in the alteration, repair and maintenance of buildings, partitions, cabinets, floors, roofs, doors, windows, wood fixtures and furniture; assist in the assembling and installation of chalkboards, shelves, partitions and furniture.

Service, maintain and perform adjustments and routine repair work to District equipment.

Assist in routine repairs to electrical wiring, switches, outlets, fixtures and motors. Assist in mixing, pouring and finishing concrete.

Assist in installing and making emergency repairs and adjustments to plumbing fixtures and equipment including pipes, washers and gaskets, faucets, floats and valves.

Assist with minor repairs to and monitor pressure boiler systems and water and sewer lines.

Clean and perform routine adjustments to heating and air conditioning units; start and shut-down HVAC systems.

Repair and replace broken windows; repute windows and repair holes in walls.

Repair floor and ceiling tile; install, repair and maintain door locks, hinges and thresholds; repair surfaces and other areas of school facilities.

Weld metal parts together using arc and acetylene welding processes.

Assist with grounds maintenance duties on athletic fields and indoor and outdoor athletic activities areas as assigned.

Provide work direction to working crews as assigned and check completed work. Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Basic methods, practices and materials used in several of the building trades including electrical, plumbing, locksmithing and carpentry repairs.

Safe working methods and procedures.

Safe use and operation of a variety of tools and equipment and maintenance and repair work.

ABILITY TO:

Perform skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair and construction of school facilities, machines and equipment.

Perform grounds maintenance duties.

Operate and maintain equipment and tools safely and skillfully.

Read and write at a level necessary to perform the duties of the position. Work from blueprints, shop drawings, schematics and sketches.

Meet the physical requirements of the job. Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Train and provide work direction to others.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and two years of experience in one or more of the repair, maintenance and construction fields such as electrical, plumbing, locksmithing and carpentry.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: