Find & Apply For Maintenance Helper / Assistant Jobs in Gardena, California

Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance tasks requiring skill, initiative and judgment in the building trades at the maintenance level; supervises personnel as assigned; does related work as required. Representative Duties Performs general maintenance, repair and upkeep on City buildings; repairs tables, desks, cabinets and other miscellaneous furniture; hangs doors, builds cabinets and performs other carpentry work; does plumbing, HVAC, power and equipment maintenance and installation; paints and refinishes buildings, equipment and other public areas; repairs roofs; patches and plasters walls and ceilings; installs acoustical and ceramic tile; makes sketches or works from blueprints; prepares cost, materials and time estimates;. conducts assessments of maintenance services and makes recommendations for improvements; investigates cost effective materials and resources; may orders materials and supplies; prepares reports and maintains work orders, records, blue prints and warranties; responds to emergency needs outside of normal work hours. Based on training and experience may perform specialized duties such as locksmith or other specialty based tasks. May be subject to emergency calls. Organizational Responsibilities The Senior Building Maintenance Worker is a skilled worker in various areas of building maintenance reporting to the Building Maintenance Lead or Facilities Maintenance Supervisor. An employee in this Class is of journeyman level. Though skilled, employee is expected to be willing to perform all required phases and levels of maintenance work. Supervises helpers and/or assistants as assigned. Education and Experience High school diploma or GED AND three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in skilled building construction or building maintenance work involving carpentry, electrical and plumbing work and other maintenance specialties. Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of hand and power tools and equipment used in the performance of the usual building trades and of the more common types of construction and maintenance procedures. Must have the ability to read blueprints; to understand and carry out verbal or written instructions; to make simple reports and keep records; to maintain effective working relationships with others. Must attain required certifications as may be applicable. Physical Demands and Working Conditions Work is performed indoors and outdoors in a busy work environment; frequent exposure to noise. Work will involve sitting, standing, walking, twisting (neck & waist), driving, listening, writing, grasping, holding, reaching, bending (neck & waist), squatting, kneeling, stretching, and lifting up to 50 pounds. License Must have and maintain a valid California Driver's License, Class C.

Testing Process:

Minimum Qualifications

• Pass/Fail Supplemental Questions
• Pass/Fail Performance Test
• 30% of total score Oral Interview
• 70% of total score Candidates must pass all examinations to be placed on the eligibility list.