MAINTENANCE WORKER II

DEFINITION

This is varied semi-skilled and skilled work in the maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment.

An employee in this class performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in several of the building and mechanical trades. Work includes preventive maintenance activities, assisting skilled trades workers and/or repairing various equipment and structures. Assignments are received in the form of oral or written work orders and may be accompanied by sketches, penciled layouts or blueprints. Positions of this class may be distinguished from those of Maintenance Worker I by the increased complexity of assignments, independence in carrying out tasks, and responsibility for the final completion of an assignment. Supervision may be exercised over other unskilled or semi-skilled workers. Supervision is normally received from a Maintenance Supervisor or other designated superior.

Any one position may not involve all of the specified duties or knowledges, skills and abilities, nor are the listed examples exhaustive.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Performs preventive maintenance and monitoring activities on equipment such as air handlers, refrigeration and air conditioning units, high and low pressure steam systems, HVAC systems, etc.; records meter and gauge readings; cleans filters and oils motors; and replaces belts, filters, switches, gauges, motors, etc.

Assists skilled carpenters, plumbers, electricians or other higher level maintenance staff in performing more complex maintenance, repair and construction activities.

Paints buildings and equipment; patch plasters walls; and repairs or replaces tiles and other wall coverings.

Repairs and constructs wood and metal equipment, furniture, doors, shelves, floors, security screens and other fixtures.

Opens stopped sewage and drain lines; replaces or repairs faucets, toilets, sinks, valves, water lines, and other plumbing equipment and fixtures.

Repairs and replaces electrical outlets, light fixtures, switches and other controls; repairs electrical motors, generators and communication equipment; performs more complex electrical work (such as working with high voltage electrical systems) with appropriate training and education.

Repairs, adjusts and calibrates a wide variety of machines and equipment such as sewing machines, window air conditioners, general office equipment, electronic medical equipment, wheelchairs, automotive equipment, kitchen appliances, etc.

Supervises a limited number of unskilled and semi-skilled workers involved in routine maintenance and labor work.

Performs other related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Working knowledge of the standard tools and practices of the various trades such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry and plastering.

Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the mechanical and building trades.

Ability to perform semi-skilled and skilled work in a variety of mechanical and building trades.

Ability to interpret and work from sketches, blueprints and penciled layouts.

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Ability to supervise and instruct unskilled and semi-skilled workers.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

(The following entrance requirements are used to admit or reject applicants for merit system examinations, or may be used to evaluate applicants for employment in positions not requiring selection from merit system registers. When applicable, equivalent substitution will be allowed for deficiencies in experience or education.)

Four years of semi-skilled experience in building and plant maintenance work; and completion of the eighth school grade. (Post secondary training in an accredited vocational-training school in one of the building, mechanical or electrical trades may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to two years of the required experience.)

(Rev. 2/1/89)