CLOSING DATE & TIME: SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 AT 4:00PM PACIFIC TIME
Under immediate supervision, the Maintenance Trades Assistant performs unskilled and semi-skilled work in assisting and supporting craft and trade personnel in the construction, maintenance, repair and servicing of District systems, facilities, vehicles and equipment; and performs related duties as assigned.
May be assigned to one of a variety of maintenance departments, such as buildings and grounds, construction, fleet shop, electrical, or mechanical.
Required Skills
Knowledge of:
- Methods, techniques, tools, and equipment common to the building and/or public works construction fields.
- Shop mathematics.
- District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
- Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.
- The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.Ability to:
Ability to:
- Operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools used in the work.
- Accurately read meters, gauges, valve books, blueprints, and schematic drawings.
- Maintain records.
- Follow and apply written and oral work instructions.
- Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Required Experience
Any combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, along with the specific licenses/certifications as outlined below:
- EXPERIENCE - One (1) year of experience in the use of hand and power tools, equipment, and machinery associated with the construction, mechanical, electrical, or building trades.
- EDUCATION - Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
- LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS - A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's Vehicle Insurance Policy; and the ability to obtain a Class A driver's license, with hazmat and tank endorsements, within 18 months of date of hire, and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's Vehicle Insurance Policy. All District employees required to possess a valid Class A driver's license for the performance of their duties shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing pursuant to District policy and federal law.
- POSITIONS ASSIGNED TO THE ELECTRICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT REQUIRE A VALID CLASS C DRIVER'S LICENSE; A CLASS A DRIVER'S LICENSE WITH HAZMAT AND TANK ENDORSEMENTS IS NOT REQUIRED.