The class works under immediate supervision and requires some knowledge of maintenance repair in order to perform unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance repair.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:100% - Performs unskilled and semi-skilled minor repair or replacement on doors, windows, walls, steps, floors, and/or gutters; assists skilled maintenance workers and trades persons. 

Performs unskilled and semi-skilled minor electrical repairs on bulbs, lighting fixtures, switches, outlets, etc.; assists in skilled electrical repair and/or installation. 

Performs unskilled and semi-skilled minor repair of plumbing equipment such as sinks, toilets, faucets, pipes, drains, etc.; assists in skilled repair of steam valves, traps, water lines, pumps, etc. 

Paints window frames, tables, and chairs; assists in painting of building interiors, sheds, rooms, and equipment.

Other Functions and Responsibilities: Assists with training new hires.

Performs other duties as assigned and/or required that are within the level of responsibility for this classification at the discretion of the supervisor.

Equipment Operated: Computer and all other standard office equipment.

Work Schedule: Typically, M-T-W-Th-F 3:00 p.m. ? 11:30 p.m.

Supervision Exercised: May exercise supervision over student employees.

Reports to: Building Maintenance Supervisor

Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: Valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

Knowledge of: safety practices and procedures pertaining to use of maintenance tools and equipment.

Skill in: building and equipment maintenance and repair areas such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, sheet metal, painting, plastering, steam fitting, refrigeration, heating; use of associated hand and/or power tools and equipment.

Ability to: apply principles to solve problems involving few variables within familiar context; read and understand simple sentences.

(*) Developed after employment. 

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED; one or more year(s) of experience in maintenance repair such as basic electricity, plumbing, carpentry, masonry repair and use of associated hand and power tools and equipment; valid driver's license.

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