Under direct supervision, will assist in the routine maintenance, operation and repair of public buildings and structures, and the equipment they contain. Conduct visual inspections of building equipment and conditions; perform related work, such as driving to and from work sites.
Specific duties shall include, but not be limited to the following:
1. Maintain, adjust, and make minor repairs of building hardware, furniture, shelving, and equipment.
2. Replace broken window and door glass.
3. Repair windows and sash.
4. Make minor repairs to masonry, woodwork, flooring, and walls.
5. Make minor repairs to building electrical, plumbing, and heating systems.
6. Assist in relocating building equipment as directed.
7. Visually inspect public buildings, structures, and equipment to assess and check for defects, malfunctions, and hazardous conditions.
8. Visually checks for and records the observable conditions of the premises.
9. Prepare reports and keep records.
10. Operate a motor vehicle to travel to and from work sites.
NOTE: Due to the existence of a civil service list, candidates must have permanent civil service status in the title of Maintenance Worker to be considered.
NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please click on the link below:
https://bit.ly/55aProgram
Additional Information
1. This position is open on a direct transfer (lateral) basis only. It is not open as a promotional opportunity.
2. Employees applying for transfer opportunity must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.
MAINTENANCE WORKER - 90698
1. Three years of full-time satisfactory experience as a mechanic, journeyperson or helper in the electrical trades, the mechanical trades, or the construction or maintenance of buildings; or
2. At least two years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above plus sufficient full-time training or education in the electrical, mechanical or construction trades in a trade school, technical school or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of three years of acceptable experience. Six months of experience will be credited for each year of full-time acceptable training or education.
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