Job Description
Basic Function and Representative Duties
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of skilled maintenance and repair duties in the maintenance of school buildings, facilities and equipment; assist other maintenance personnel with a variety of special projects as assigned.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Perform a variety of skilled maintenance and repair duties in the maintenance of District buildings, facilities and equipment; troubleshoot malfunctions of related parts and equipment; assist in assuring a safe environment for students and staff
• Assist other maintenance personnel with a variety of assigned special projects related to carpentry, plumbing, painting, HVAC and electrical work; assist with preventative maintenance
• Maintain and repair furniture and cabinets; perform minor repairs on doors, frames, locks and hinges; replace ceiling and floor tiles
• Assist other maintenance personnel with installing, repairing and replacing fans, compressors, pumps, heaters and motors; adjust ventilation systems
• Clear plugged drains and sewer lines; repair or replace sinks, toilets, dispensers and drinking fountains
• Repair or replace circuits, fuses, fixtures, switches, ballasts and fittings
• Assist in the installation of HVAC equipment and flushing of chemical boilers
• Assist with monitoring and controlling swimming pool chemicals as assigned
• Operate a variety of maintenance and construction equipment including drills, fitters, gauges, pumps, detectors, locators, welders, compressors and a variety of hand and power tools; operate a vehicle to conduct work
• Prepare walls, ceilings, fences and other surfaces for painting; repair holes, scrapes and other minor surface damage
• Communicate with District personnel and outside agencies to exchange information related to work orders, supplies, equipment and assigned activities
• Prepare and maintain records related to work orders, materials and assigned activities
• Work from verbal and written instructions, blueprints, sketches and work orders
• Order materials and supplies as directed
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned
Knowledge and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Methods, equipment and materials used in building and equipment maintenance work
Applicable building codes, ordinances, fire regulations and safety precautions
Requirements of maintaining buildings and equipment in good repair
Basic math
Basic record-keeping techniques
Health and Safety regulation and procedures
Operation and use of hand and power tools and equipment
Oral and written communication skills
ABILITY TO:
Perform a variety of routine maintenance and repair duties in the maintenance of school buildings, facilities and equipment
Work independently
Assist other maintenance staff with a variety of special projects as assigned
Assist with moving furniture and equipment as required
Observe health and safety regulations and procedures
Operate tools and equipment used in maintaining buildings maintenance work
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Work from sketches and with blueprints
Work cooperatively with others
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Maintain routine records related to work performed
Lift moderate to heavy weight objects safely and unassisted
Execute job assignments in a timely manner
Education, Experience and Other Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and three years building and equipment maintenance experience
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver's license
Working Conditions and Additional Information
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor and outdoor work environment
Driving a vehicle to conduct work
Regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors
Working in confined spaces
Working on roofs
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized equipment and tools
Hearing and speaking to exchange information
Seeing to read a variety of materials and inspect District facilities
Standing for extended periods of time
Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects typically weighing 50 pounds and occasionally, with assistance up to 100 pounds
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally
Bending at the waist or kneeling Heavy physical labor
Climbing ladders, work off scaffolding
HAZARDS:
Working around and with machinery having moving parts
Working at heights
EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Assessments may consist of a written, oral and/or performance examinations.
FIRST EXAMINATION: 50%
SECOND EXAMINATION: 50%
Qualified candidates will be notified of the minimum passing points for each examination part. Qualified Applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the Examinations.
OTHER: Proof of identification for completion of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be submitted at the time of processing for employment.
SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown in the posting and increases are granted at intervals based on anniversary date.
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
In accordance with the provisions of Sections 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, California's Fair Employment and Housing Act, Education Code Section 220, and Berkeley Unified School District Policy, no qualified person shall, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, national origin, religion, actual or perceived sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, handicap, age or sexual orientation, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity in the Berkeley Unified School District. The Board prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, at any district site and/or activity. The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district's complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy."
If there are questions concerning Section 504 or disability accommodations for job applicants/employees under the ADA, please contact the Office of Human Resources, Berkeley Unified School District. If there are questions concerning discrimination on the basis of sex or any of the other classifications noted above, please contact the Title IX Coordinator at (510) 486-9338.
SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown and increases are granted at intervals based on satisfactory service.
BENEFITS (FOR PERMANENT EMPLOYEES): Health plans provide for full coverage for employees and family in the area of medical and dental insurance to a negotiated maximum. All employees who work an average regular assignment of less than 5-1/2 hours a day (.72 FTE or less) shall be entitled to health insurance coverage and dental insurance coverage on a pro-rated basis. This position is covered by Social Security and may be eligible for California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), with joint employee and employer paid contributions. Current members of CalPERS working in other California state, county, city, and school districts can transfer retirement service credit to the District. All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP). The District also offers various optional benefits including life insurance, short term disability, Vision Service Plan (VSP), and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option.
VACATION: Regular, non-management, District employees shall accrue vacation as follows:
1-3 Years: Ten (10) working days per year until he/she has completed four (4) years of service.
4-9 Years: Fifteen (15) working days per year until he/she has completed ten (10) years of service.
10-14 Years: Twenty (20) working days per year until he/she has completed fifteen (15) years of service.
15+ Years: Twenty-five (25) working days per year.
Regular twelve (12) month employees shall accrue two (2) additional days of vacation per year at each step indicated above.
HOLIDAYS: Annual employees receive seventeen (17) paid holidays per year:
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Holiday (3 Days)
Winter Board Holiday (3 Days)
New Year's Holiday (2 Days)
Martin Luther King's Birthday
Lincoln's Birthday
Washington's Birthday
Spring Board Holiday
Malcolm X's Birthday
Memorial Day
School Year employees may receive sixteen (16) paid holidays, including all of the above except Independence Day (4th of July).
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Classified employees may also participate in professional development activities to enhance their careers.
HEALTH AND CHARACTER INVESTIGATIONS:
Candidates selected for appointment may be required to pass a medical examination given by a Commission-designated physician to determine physical fitness for District employment. The Commission may disqualify any eligible candidates on the basis of the examining physician's report. The District also conducts a fingerprinting background check for all potential candidates for hire. All convictions must be declared and explained on the application; failure to do so will automatically disqualify the application. Tuberculosis tests must be completed and a negative result must be supplied prior to beginning work.
Closing Date/Time: 10/30/2024 11:59 PM Pacific