We will begin accepting applications on Thursday, September 22, 2022 beginning at 8:00 am – Tuesday, September 27, 2022 until 4:00 pm.

RECRUITMENT DETAILS:

• The current opening is 40 hours per week, 12 months per year.
• The recruitment will be run as Open and Promotional (open to current employees, employees on the reemployment list, and the public). This will result in an eligibility list with successful promotional candidates ranked first, above outside candidates.
• The salary for 2022-23 has not yet been negotiated.
• Filing Period: Applications for this position will be accepted online only from Thursday, September 22, 2022 beginning at 8:00 am – Tuesday, September 27, 2022 until 4:00 pm.
• Only online applications will be accepted: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/downey/default.cfm
• Link to Full Job Description

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to:

• Graduation from high school.
• Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed including two years' general maintenance experience.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid California driver's license.
• Acquisition of forklift certification within first five months of employment.
• Must be, and remain, insurable under the District's vehicle driver's insurance policy at the standard rate.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Methods, equipment and materials used in maintenance and repair work.
• Basic shop math.
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures, relating to construction and repair work.
• Basic record keeping techniques.

ABILITY TO:

• Read plans, drawings and specifications relating to the repair and remodeling of District facilities.
• Perform semi-skilled to skilled maintenance work independently as instructed or assist skilled maintenance trades personnel.
• Operate a variety of maintenance equipment and machines including hand and power tools, such as saws, drills, sanders, etc.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively with others.
• Maintain routine records.
• Demonstrate attendance sufficient to complete the duties of the position as required.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Demonstrate mental acuity sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Work within stressful situations.
• Be motivated to produce high quality work product.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, perform a variety of semi-skilled to skilled repair and remodel work on facilities, structures and grounds.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Perform a variety of maintenance and repair work independently or with assistance as instructed or assist skilled trade personnel in the maintenance and modification of school buildings, facilities and grounds. E
• Install and repair carpets, drapes, plaster, drywall, floor tile, ceiling tile, vents, screens, partitions, windows and doors. E
• Install and repair sun shades, fencing, signs and minor block work. E
• Repair, assemble and install furniture, shelving, counters, bulletin boards, cabinets and white boards. Move furniture and set-up for special events. E
• Perform concrete and asphalt work. Install forms, mix, pour and finish concrete. Patch and repair concrete walks and structures, potholes, cracks and cuts in asphalt surfaces. E
• Perform minor electrical repair and maintenance work such as repairing or replacing plugs, outlets, elements, light bulbs, light switches, diffusers and ballasts. E
• Perform minor structural repairs to roofs, walls, partitions, ceilings and other building elements. E
• Perform semi-skilled plumbing work such as replacing broken pipe, cutting and threading pipe, cleaning stopped drains and sewers, and replacing and maintaining washers, valves, fittings and other components. E
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs to doors, doorknobs, locks, hinges, closures, strike plates and panic bars. E
• Maintain records of maintenance activities, such as work orders, invoices and material lists. E

• Operate and maintain a variety of equipment and machines such as trucks, box trucks, lift gate trucks, forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, gradall lifts, saws, drills, planers, sanders, etc. E
• Operate District vehicle to conduct work; clean and service assigned vehicle. E
• Prepare surfaces for painting; do minor painting as necessary.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

  Note: At the end of some of the duty statements there is an "E" which identifies essential duties required of the classification.

ALL COMMUNICATIONS FROM DUSD REGARDING TESTING AND/OR INTERVIEWS WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL.

Anticipated Written Exam: Week of October 3, 2022

Anticipated Oral/Performance Exam: Week of October 10, 2022

ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor and outdoor work environment; subject to noise from equipment operation, regular exposure to fumes, dust, dirt, oil/grease; subject to driving a vehicle to conduct work.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of specialized equipment and tools; seeing to observe needed and completed repairs; climbing ladders and working from heights; reaching overhead and horizontally; standing for extended periods of time; walking over rough or uneven surfaces; lifting heavy objects weighing up to 75 pounds; bending at the waist; and kneeling or crouching.

HAZARDS:

Vapors from paints and solvents, working in a cramped or restrictive work chamber, working with power saws and flying debris, working at heights on ladders or scaffolding, and working with electrical power supply.

Full-time Employees earn up to:

• 12 paid vacation days per year
• 12 paid sick days per year with unlimited accumulation
• 13 paid holidays

The District offers two excellent medical plans, Blue Shield and Kaiser Permanente; two dental plans, Delta Dental and MetLife SafeGuard; and vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP). Currently full-time employees (employees working 6 hours or more per day) pay 10% of the premium cost for these plans. All plans are available to the employees and their dependents. This coverage is available to employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week.