Skilled Maintenance Worker II

La Mesa-Spring Valley School District; Spring Valley (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance

Vacation days

Sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

VEBA health plan

Job summary

The La Mesa-Spring Valley School District is seeking a Skilled Maintenance Worker II to perform a range of skilled trades across construction, painting, electrical, masonry, plumbing and carpentry. The role supports safe, functional facilities for students and staff and may involve supervision of other maintenance workers.

Responsibilities include inspecting facilities, coordinating with contractors, maintaining preventive maintenance, and responding to safety issues.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED with four years of skilled trades experience.
• Experience in construction, maintenance and repair across multiple trades.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and proper use of tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled maintenance across electrical, plumbing, carpentry and HVAC trades.
• Inspect facilities, identify repairs and ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Coordinate with site personnel and contractors; maintain records and reports.
• Operate and maintain hand and power tools; participate in preventive maintenance.
• Respond to emergencies and provide guidance to junior maintenance staff.

Skills

Safety procedures

Communication

General maintenance knowledge

Reading blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or GED

4 years skilled trades experience

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

HVAC knowledge

Electrical systems

Job description

Job Summary & Examination Date

Dual-Merged (2627-18)

An examination will be given to establish an eligibility list for the position of Skilled Maintenance Worker II in order to fill existing and future vacancies. These positions are full-time, 8 hours per day, 260 paid days per year. The eligibility list will be valid for 6 months or until exhausted (whichever comes first).

Basic Function

Under the direction of the Director, Maintenance, Operations and Facilities, performs a variety of skilled maintenance work requiring the knowledge of one or more skilled trades including construction, painting, electrical, masonry, plumbing and carpentry; resolves facility operational and safety concerns according to established procedures; maintains facilities for students, staff and public in safe and operating condition; provides guidance to District construction workers and other Skilled Maintenance Workers as assigned; maintains preventive maintenance programs.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The Skilled Maintenance Worker II classification performs a variety of skilled maintenance work requiring in-depth knowledge of one or more trades. The Skilled Maintenance Worker III classification is the advanced level in the series and performs highly skilled and specified duties at the journey level in the mechanical and electrical trades. Incumbents are involved closely with the facilities planning process working with management and outside contractors. The Skilled Maintenance Worker I classification is the entry level classification in the series. Incumbents work with other skilled trades personnel and performs semi-skilled work in the maintenance, construction and repair of buildings, utilities and equipment.

Examples of Duties

• Collaborates with site personnel, other trades and subcontractors regarding scheduling work orders and work activities, identifying project specifications, estimating costs and establishing required delivery dates of equipment and supplies in order to provide written support, conveying information, and coordinating work assignment activities; assists with inspecting contracted work to assure District standards are met.
• Communicates with personnel and external contacts to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns; coordinates with administration and other trades in the completion of projects and work orders.
• Inspects facilities, systems and their components to assure safety and cleanliness and identify necessary repairs; resolves facility operational and safety concerns according to established procedures.
• Installs a variety of items and system components of a complex nature including cabinetry, doors and hardware, windows, playground equipment, classroom and office equipment and facility components, TV cables, audiovisual equipment and intercommunicating telephones.
• Maintains assigned inventories and assures availability of required items.
• Operates and maintains a variety of maintenance equipment including a variety of hand and power tools; maintains, repairs and modifies tools and equipment and assures equipment is maintained in safe and operating condition; drives a vehicle to conduct work as assigned by the position.
• Performs a variety of facility and equipment repair and maintenance activities at multiple sites within areas of trade expertise including electrical, heating/air conditioning, carpentry, plumbing, heating, locksmith, roof and rain gutters, concrete, drywall, stucco and painting and assures District facilities and equipment are maintained in a safe and effective working order.
• Performs a variety of skilled maintenance work requiring the knowledge of one or more skilled trades including construction, painting, electrical, masonry, plumbing and carpentry.
• Prepares and maintains routine records and reports related to assigned activities; works from oral and written instructions and work orders; prepares and maintains a variety of documentation including work orders, repair records, purchase orders and requisitions.
• Provides guidance to other maintenance workers in performing skilled crafts as assigned by the position.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Tests and troubleshoots a variety of items related specific trade expertise; assesses item functioning and recommending repair or replacement.

Other Duties

Attends and participates in meetings, in-service trainings, workshops and conferences.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school or equivalent GED and four years of experience in the professional construction trades and/or professional construction maintenance with at least one of the years completed within the last five years.

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Standard tools, equipment, materials, methods and techniques used in general construction, maintenance and repair.

Operation and proper maintenance of tools, equipment and machinery used in the building trades.

Requirements of maintaining buildings and equipment in a safe, clean and orderly condition.

Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.

Proper lifting techniques.

Basic record-keeping techniques.

Ability To

Perform a variety of skilled maintenance, construction and repair work on buildings, utilities and equipment.

Perform of a variety of duties related to the building trades.

Observe health and safety regulations and procedures.

Operate and maintain hand and power tools and equipment.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Work cooperatively with others.

Plan and lay out projects.

Meet schedules and timelines.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Maintain routine records.

The District provides excellent benefits for permanent employees who work 20 or more hours per week, including

• Medical: Choice of VEBA (Kaiser or United Health Care)
• Dental: Delta Dental or Delta Care HMO (District-paid for employee only)
• Life: Life ($50,000) and Accidental Death & Dismemberment ($50,000). Also includes MEDEX Travel Assistance (for medical care situations 100 miles from home or international trips up to 90 days; with some exclusions)
• Vacation: (10+); Sick (9.50+ days per year) - vacation/sick accumulation days increase with years of service
• Employee Assistance Program: (at no cost to employee): through San Diego County EAP
• VEBA Optum Health: Employee assistance program * Note: Benefits are subject to change.

Voluntary Plans

• Dependent life insurance coverage
• Disability plans through American Fidelity
• Vision: VSP Vision Care $10.20/monthly paid by employee
• 403(b) Retirement
• MetLaw prepaid legal through Hyatt Legal Plans

In Addition

• Bargaining unit eligible employees may elect to become a CSEA member.
• Employees working 20 hours per week or more are enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system.

2026 Benefits Rates

The La Mesa-Spring Valley School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Board Policy 4030 prohibits unlawful discrimination and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital or parental status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Board Policy 4119.11 prohibits sexual harassment of district employees and job applicants. Complaints alleging unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment may be filed with the Coordinator for Nondiscrimination in Employment, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.

Reasonable accommodations are provided in the recruitment process for disabled persons. Advance notice is required. Call 619-668-5700 Ext. 6412 for arrangements.