
Skilled Maintenance Worker at Franklin-McKinley School District
About the Employer
IN THE HEART OF SILICON VALLEY Franklin-McKinley School District (FMSD) is located on the east side of the Santa Clara Valley in San Jose, California. The Santa Clara Valley also known as Silicon Valley is highly urbanized and one of the most diverse and innovative counties in the nation. Being a culturally diverse District, FMSD staff work primarily with students from Central and South America, Asia, and other parts of the world. FMSD has a 21st Century Teaching & Learning Plan to transform classrooms into technologically rich and highly engaging learning environments. CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS - We have fostered relationships with top technology companies such as Adobe, Apple, Google, and Facebook, to name a few. Students get hands-on, real-world experience that helps them gain a better understanding of the specific skills and education employers are looking for. These experiences better prepare students for college and the workforce following graduation.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Director of Maintenance, Operations and Transportation, perform skilled work in a variety of the building maintenance trades in the maintenance and repair of District buildings, facilities and equipment independently or on an assigned maintenance crew.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Perform skilled maintenance and repair of District buildings, facilities and equipment in a variety of the building trades including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, locksmithing, glazing, painting, roof repair and others. E
Perform locksmithing work; repair and replace hardware, tumblers, cylinders, locksets, door closures, cabinet and file locks, door stops, kick panels and hinges and other related hardware as directed; cut keys and maintain records of keys issued to personnel and school sites. E
Perform glazing work in the repair and replacement of glass; fit windows, sashes and screens. E
Perform minor repair to electrical and plumbing fixtures, equipment, systems and other installations; replace light fixtures, ballasts, switches and other electrical and plumbing accessories. E
Repair, maintain and perform preventive and routine maintenance for District grounds equipment; troubleshoot equipment malfunctions. E
Perform a variety of carpentry work; frame walls, counters and window frames; install doors and cabinets; repair, patch and maintain roofs as necessary. E
Apply paint, varnish, shellac, enamel, and lacquer, and finish coating utilizing rollers or brushes. E
Operate a variety of specialized equipment, and hand and power tools related to work performed or assigned; repair, maintain and assure equipment is in safe and proper working condition; drive a District vehicle to various work sites. E
Prepare and maintain a variety of records related to work performed, supplies and materials, labor costs and others. E
Pour and finish concrete as assigned. E
Perform special maintenance projects as assigned.
Assist other maintenance personnel with daily work assignments as directed.
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
Requirements of maintaining buildings, equipment and facilities in good repair.
Operation and use of hand and power tools and equipment.
Shop math applicable to the building trades.
Health and safety regulations and procedures.
Proper methods, materials, tools, terminology and equipment used in the building maintenance trades.
Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
Ability to:
Perform skilled work in the construction, maintenance and repair of building and facilities.
Operate a vehicle and a wide variety of power equipment and hand tools related to the building trades.
Prioritize and schedule work.
Apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
Maintain regular attendance.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with others.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by training or experience to demonstrate the ability to perform skilled-level work in two or more of the building maintenance trades and two years experience in the maintenance trades.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver's license.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Environment:
Indoor and outdoor work environment.
Subject to noise from equipment operation.
Regular exposure to fumes, dust, dirt, oil/grease.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
Physical demands:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of specialized equipment and tools.
Seeing to perform maintenance work.
Climbing ladders and working from heights.
Reaching overhead and horizontally.
Standing for extended periods of time.
Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling heavy objects.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
Hazards:
Working in a cramped or restrictive work chamber.
Working with power saws and flying debris.
Working at heights on ladders or scaffolding.
Requirements / Qualifications
EMPLOYMENT OFFER IS CONTINGENT UPON DETERMINATION OF FITNESS FOR THE POSITION-BASIC MEDICAL EXAMINATION (POPP).
Requirements / Qualifications
EMPLOYMENT OFFER IS CONTINGENT UPON DETERMINATION OF FITNESS FOR THE POSITION-BASIC MEDICAL EXAMINATION (POPP).