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Definition/Purpose

Assist with the repair and maintenance of the buildings, grounds, equipment and other Housing Authority owned or managed facilities.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is an entry-level classification to the Maintenance Worker series. It differs from Maintenance Worker II by the absence of journey-level skills in one or more of the building trades.

Supervision Received & Exercised

Under direct and general supervision of the Maintenance Manager, Asset Manager or Department Director. May receive lead direction from a higher-level maintenance worker. This classification has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Job Functions

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

·         Under supervision or lead direction, maintain, clean, repair, and improve grounds, facilities and equipment.

·         Perform janitorial duties, such as cleaning floors, walls, ceilings, windows, appliances in units and laundry rooms. Remove graffiti. Apply waxes, cleaning fluids and handle similar compounds.

·         Perform grounds maintenance duties: mow, trim, and edge lawn areas; trim shrubs, bushes and trees; apply pre-mixed chemicals in assigned locations complying with safety guidelines and hazcom/hazmat procedures.

·         Use a variety of hand tools and power and motorized and non-motorized equipment.

·         Assist in the repair and maintenance of structures, wastewater and domestic water, equipment, grounds, and associated systems.

·         Provide basic skills in carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical and mechanical crafts.

·         May independently respond to emergency requests from tenants as well as formal work orders.

·         Install appliances, replace window glass, screens and plumbing and electrical fixtures.

·         Perform maintenance painting.

·         Make minor plumbing repairs such as, replacement of sink hardware and toilet hardware and clearing of clogged drains, and minor electrical installations such as range hoods.

·         Install floor tile or carpeting.

·         Assist in appliance and equipment repair and maintenance.

·         May assist with maintenance inspections.

·         Move, assemble and store furniture and equipment.

·         In accordance with Government Code 3100, perform the duties as a disaster services worker as assigned in the event of a declared disaster or state emergency by the Housing Authority Executive Director, Merced County OES and/or the State of California DHS.

Other Job Functions

·         May be called back to respond to off-hour emergencies.

·         May be required to participate in training of staff in the absence of the Maintenance Manager.

·         Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements to Perform Essential Job Functions

Knowledge & Abilities: General knowledge of maintenance, repair and cleaning techniques and use of related tools; and the operation of grounds equipment. Basic-level proficiency in one or more skilled crafts such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrician or mechanical work. Understand oral and written instructions and procedures. Be courteous, exercise judgement, discretion and maintain confidentiality in dealing with clients, general public and co-workers. Communicate effectively in English in written and oral expression. Operate an automobile or truck.

Licenses & Certificates: Possession of, or ability to immediately obtain and retain a valid California Driver License.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment: Work at heights, on ladders, roofs, etc. Climb stairs and walk over uneven ground. Work in closed and restricted spaces, requiring significant mobility, including the ability to bend, stretch, kneel, and twist. Lift heavy objects up to 100 pounds. May handle chemicals, including herbicides not requiring State licensing.

Other: Provide proof of U.S citizenship of, if an alien, either lawful admission for permanent residence or authorization for appropriate work by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS).

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Any combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge and abilities could be qualifying, as determined by the Housing Authority. A typical way to obtain the knowledge would be:

o    Experience – one year of experience in maintenance-related work involving the use of hand and power tools in the maintenance and repair of buildings grounds, equipment and other facilities. Preferably associated with housing.

o    Education – completion of twelfth grade or recognized equivalent.