Job Description
MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
SALARY: $34.93 – $41.44 / Hourly
(Appointment is generally made at one of the first three steps, depending on qualifications)
CLOSING DATE/TIME: March 18th, 2024 at 8:59am PST
DEFINITION
Under supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled manual tasks in the maintenance, alteration, and repair of buildings, structures, utility facilities, and appliances; and performs related work as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintains, alters, and repairs buildings, structures, utility facilities, and appliances; and
- Changes fuses, light bulbs and tubes; and
- Changes and repairs fluorescent starters; and
- Repairs or replaces electric switches, outlets, meters, fixtures, fuse or breaker panels, fans and related items; and
- Performs emergency electrical wiring; and
- Repairs and replaces doors, locks, windows, cabinets, floors, walls, ceilings, fixtures, rails, stairs, and fences; and
- Touches up interior and exterior painted surfaces; and
- Unstops toilets, sinks, and sewage lines; and
- Repairs or replaces toilet parts, faucets, and sinks; repairs, replaces, cleans, and activates water heaters, boilers, washing machines, heaters, stoves, and refrigerators; and
- Cleans, repairs, or replaces roofs, gutters, downspouts, water lines, underground pipes, valves, sumps, pumps, sprinklers, sewers, gas lines, and exterior stucco and siding; and
- Performs acetylene and electrical welding and soldering; and
- Makes basic mechanical repairs to automotive and grounds maintenance equipment; and
- Completes job orders and work reports; and
- Requisitions related work materials; and
- Drives appropriate vehicles; and
- Maintains work area in orderly condition.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Three years of experience in semi-skilled building maintenance and repair work, or as a construction trades helper;
AND
Must possess a “valid” California driver's license and have and maintain an insurable driving record; must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays (on an as needed rotational basis).
Bilingual skills in ASL, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese and/or Spanish are a plus.
Equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.
KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF: common methods, practices, and materials used in maintenance and repair work of buildings, structures, and utility facilities; and use and care of tools used in building maintenance and repair work.
SKILL IN: performing a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks.
ABILITY TO: perform work that requires some physical agility and endurance, including standing and walking up to six hours; sitting, bending over, reaching overhead, crouching, kneeling, and balancing up to four hours; and other abilities as specified in the State of California Division of Industrial Accidents form RB-91 for this classification. Also requires the ability to follow directions; prepare reports; usage and command of the English language at a level required for successful job performance (or with audio and visual capacities).
TO APPLY: Please complete an employment application online at www.oakha.org . Application closing date and time is March 18th, 2024 at 8:59am PST.