Facility Maintenance Assistant

Examples of Duties

• Maintains building and grounds for necessary cleaning or maintenance work.
• Assesses, repairs, refers and coordinates needed repairs.
• Assembles and replaces light fixtures, partitions and makes repairs or adjustments to desks, chairs and work stations as needed.
• Oversees and assists in moving and arranging furniture, supplies, and equipment, confidential papers and files.
• Moves files to storage, delivers and picks up supplies and bulk items.
• Maintains vendor and service contacts and primary contact with public works for maintenance jobs such as air conditioning systems.
• Reviews county cars assigned to the agency to determine need for repair or retirement from fleet.
• Observes and reports repairs needed to the building and equipment.
• Oversees assigned work program participants and extra help janitorial staff.
• Trains workers on safety practices and equipment use and ensures proper safety procedures and equipment are used during the course of cleanup work.
• Responsible for the security of the crew and for equipment maintenance and minor repairs.
• Prepares reports on projects completed and crew assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of responsible janitorial and light maintenance work.
• Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.

Essential Functions

• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
• Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
• Perform job duties under stressful conditions.
• Respond appropriately to situations.
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
• Conduct inspections under various environmental conditions.
• Lift and move with help objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
• Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl.
• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination.
• Repetitive hand and arm motion.
• Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
• Sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

Knowledge Required

• Building, grounds and equipment maintenance techniques, methods and practices.
• Safety practices and accident prevention.
• Preventive maintenance principles, techniques and routines.
• Basic knowledge of carpentry, electrical, masonry, painting, plumbing and other associated repair/maintenance trades.

Ability Required

• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Work independently on a wide variety of assignments in maintenance, janitorial, grounds keeping, vehicle and utility services.
• Oversee and direct the work of assigned workers.
• Read and write English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance.
• Identify malfunctions or defects in equipment.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others.
• Effectively schedule the work of others.
• Provide training and guidance.
• Understand and work from sketches, blueprints and drawings.

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