Maintenance Assistant (Temporary/Hourly/Unbenefited)

About the role

The Maintenance Assistant position is a temporary, hourly, at-will, non-benefited position limited to 960 hours of employment in a fiscal year (July 1 through June 30). The work schedule is Monday – Friday, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The specific hours will be determined in coordination with the selected candidate.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $20.6080 - $26.3016

Responsibilities

• Inspect plumbing fixtures for leaks and make necessary repairs.
• Test and repair emergency lights and exit signs.
• Inspect and maintain fire extinguishers.
• Test and replace batteries in battery-operated equipment and tools such as sink faucets, toilet flushers, smoke and carbon dioxide detectors.
• Clean, repair, prepare and remove old paint from interior and exterior surfaces (e.g., rooms, hallways, walls, park restrooms, bollards, gates, etc.) for painting, staining, caulking and touch up.
• Check and replace burnt out lamps/light bulbs, clean fixtures and inspect in all buildings.
• Inspect and clean roofs and gutters.
• Clean emergency stairwells, mechanical rooms and Police building basement.
• Inspect gates and doors, lubricate chains and door hardware, and replace belts as needed; Flush out floor drains throughout Town facilities.
• Clear grated intake pits of leaves and debris.

Qualifications

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.

• Education: Completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent.
• Experience: One year of experience in parks or facilities maintenance or other related experience.
• License: Possession and maintenance of a valid California Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record is required.

Skills

• Loves working indoors and outdoors.
• Possesses strong customer service skills with a friendly, approachable demeanor.
• Is flexible and willing to learn new tasks and skills.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Has experience in building maintenance and using hand and power tools.