Maintenance Assistant

Description Definition :

Under general direction, cleans and maintains City facilities and other City property.

Examples of Duties

Essential Job Duties The following tasks are essential for this position. Incumbents in this classification may not perform all of these tasks, or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.

• Assists with inspection, installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems, fixtures and equipment, such as toilets, sprinkler systems, kitchen equipment, drinking fountains, dishwashers, boilers, drains and septic systems.
• Performs general janitorial work at all facilities, including, but not limited to: cleaning restroom fixtures, walls, and floors. Restocking restroom paper supplies; emptying all waste receptacles in restroom and grounds areas; picking up all litter and waste in parks grounds areas, vacuuming, cleaning fitness equipment, windows, etc.
• Replaces, rewires switches, circuits, lights, alarm and bell systems.
• Maintains storage sites, tools and equipment in proper condition for safe, efficient use at any time by all members of the maintenance staff, ensures they are secured at all times and maintains an inventory of supplies.
• Inspects, maintains and repairs locks.
• Uses paint, varnish, shellac, stain and other decorative and protective coatings on interior and exterior surfaces; apply to walls, roofs, floors, fences, furniture, cabinets, equipment, playground and parking areas, railings and fences.
• Follows up on routine maintenance of City facilities and update a log of all inspections and repairs to ensure safety and efficiency of operation and appearance.
• Removes and replaces broken glass in windows, doors, sliding doors, display cases, skylights; caulk point and seal, cut glass to fit.
• Performs construction, maintenance and repair activities.
• Maintain storage sites and other work-related areas in orderly condition ensure equipment is secured at all times.
• Sets up tables, chairs, and other equipment for the production of special events and programs including: performing arts presentations, receptions, seminars, recreation programs, meetings, banquets and related activities;
• Loads and unloads supplies, materials and equipment.
• Sets up the appropriate equipment, furniture, and catering services to be used in events and meetings.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications Minimum Knowledge, Skill and Ability :

Knowledge Of

• Knowledge of the janitorial and maintenance practices, methods, and procedures
• Knowledge of the practices, methods, and procedures used in the operation of public assembly facilities and similar centers.
• Knowledge of security methods, for public assembly facilities and similar centers.
• Proper handling and disposal of hazardous material.
• Methods, equipment, tools and materials used to perform maintenance work.
• Operation of City vehicles and a variety of hand and power tools and equipment.
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
• Basic maintenance trades.

Skill And Ability To

• Perform heavy labor, often for extended periods.
• Understand and follow direction and clearly communicate information, both oral and written.
• Read, update and maintain various records and files.
• Use, operate and clean various tools, equipment and vehicles.
• Operate basic office equipment, e.g., computers, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines and various computer software programs.
• Work well with others.
• Work independently, without direct supervision.

Training And Experience Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be graduation from high school and two years of experience in construction and/or maintenance.

Licenses And Certificates Possession of a valid California driver's license.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Requires vision (which may be corrected) to read small print.
• Requires the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend.
• Requires mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects.
• Requires the ability to stand for long periods.
• Requires the ability to walk long distances.
• Performs work which involves the frequent lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects which may weigh up to 75 pounds and may occasionally weigh up to 100 pounds.
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• May be required to traverse hilly and rocky terrain.
• May be required to use personal vehicle in the course of employment.
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

This position is a temporary position and not eligible to participate in any benefit programs of the City, except those mandated by federal or state law.

Must participate in a PARS Alterantive Retirement System 457 Plan as a replacement for Social Security.