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Hayward Unified School District

Maintenance Worker

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What they do

A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.

$45,186 / year median in California

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Description Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of semi-skilled work in the repair, alteration, installation and maintenance of assigned District facilities, utilities and equipment. Examples of Duties Perform a variety of construction and surface work in the repair, alteration, installation and maintenance of assigned District facilities, utilities and equipment; maintain routine records of work performed. Operate a motor vehicle to haul and transport equipment, supplies and materials to and from District and vendor sites; operate a variety of machinery, including cement mixer, concrete saw, power saw, jackhammer and other equipment; operate welding and other specialized equipment as assigned. Build and repair wood and chain fences; install and fabricate chain link and wooden fences and gates; dig holes, mix concrete, cut and cap poles, and stretch and wire fences. Construct walls and related structures from cinder block, brick and other masonry products. Form and prepare concrete slabs for a variety of projects; level and dig ground area and apply undersurfaces; mix, pour and finish concrete according to work order specifications. Repair, install and maintain playground equipment; assemble, lay foundations and erect pipe structures and metal fittings as appropriate. Construct ramps, walkways and steps using wood and metal forms. Excavate asphalt and base materials; lay, spread, rake and roll asphalt surfaces to conform to original surface. Remove and replace athletic fields and tracks; measure, lay out and match contour of original surface. Reconstruct and clean storm drains, culverts and other drainage systems; assure proper connection of District systems to municipal drainage system; excavate and trench for the installation of underground utilities.
OTHER DUTIES
Assist other maintenance personnel in the performance of a variety of duties related to the building trades. Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Standard tools, equipment, materials, methods and techniques used in general construction, maintenance and repair. Operation and proper maintenance of tools, equipment and machinery used in the building trades. Requirements of maintaining buildings and equipment in a safe, clean and orderly condition. Basic preventive maintenance principles and practices. Basic knowledge of welding equipment and techniques. Use of hand and power tools used in maintenance and repair. Appropriate health and safety precautions and procedures. Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies. Basic math.
ABILITY TO
Perform a variety of semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of assigned District facilities. Assist skilled personnel in the performance of assigned duties. Learn and apply laws, rules, regulations involved in assigned maintenance activities. Operate a variety of assigned tools and equipment effectively and safely. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Work cooperatively with others. Be flexible to perform work within changing priorities and possess sufficient interpersonal skill to work harmoniously with staff, students, administrators, parents and others. Understand and follow oral and written communications. Maintain routine records of work performed. Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record. Incumbent will be involved in field work which requires travel in a vehicle to various sites.
WORKING CONDITIONS
ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor and outdoor work environment. Driving a vehicle to conduct work. Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling heavy objects as assigned by position. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized equipment and tools. Standing for extended periods of time. Walking over rough or uneven surfaces. Heavy physical labor. Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Seeing to perform assigned duties. Perform heavy physical labor. Reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally. Bend at the waist, kneel or crouch.
HAZARDS:
Working with power saws and flying debris. Working at heights. Examination Information If your application is accepted to move forward in this recruitment , the exam dates are:
Qualifying Exam:
August 14, 2026 10:00 a.m.
Oral Exam:
Anticipated for the week of August 17, 2026. Please make arrangements to be available on the date above. There will be no make up exams offered.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Positions in this job classification typically work 40 hours/week for 12 months/year.
Please note:
The qualifying pass point on written examinations may be an actual score or an adjusted score based on the difficulty of the examination, the quality of the competition, and the needs of the service. The duration of the eligibility list is 6 months unless extended by the Executive Director of Classified Human Resources and the Personnel Commission. Applicants selected for permanent or substitute assignments are required to pay for fingerprinting services and obtain Tuberculosis results prior to beginning work. If you have any questions regarding the fees, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at (510) 784-2648. Hayward Unified School District will provide a contribution of up to $2,500 per year to be used towards a District healthcare plan or cash in lieu of up to $1,350 per year. Full-time employees are required to purchase medical health benefits unless proof of alternate coverage is provided. Half-time and less than half-time employees may participate on a voluntary basis. The balance of health benefit costs are paid through a pre-tax payroll deduction. Dental coverage is provided free of charge for all employees working 20 hours per week, or more. Family coverage is available and any additional premium will be employee paid. Classified employees must participate in the CalPERS Retirement program. All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP). The District also offers various optional benefits including life insurance, short term disability, and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option. For more information please view the Benefits tab of this job announcement. The Hayward Unified School District is committed to educational equity so that every student realizes their innate potential, becoming a lifelong learner and having a positive impact on their community. Our mission is to draw from our community's rich diversity in order to create engaging and equitable educational experiences for students, delivered in a safe and supportive environment. This environment supports inclusion, anti racism through an ethnic studies learner orientation and growth mindset. HUSD believes the responsibility for student success is broadly shared by district staff, families, our community, and our students' own efforts. Each HUSD student deserves respectful learning environments in which diversity is valued and contributes to successful academic outcomes. We seek equity-minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community.
We look for applicants who:
Reflect our diverse community Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference Empower students furthest from opportunity Demonstrate cultural competence and cultural humility Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear, harassment, or discrimination Actively seek to disrupt institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities Foster students' potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. Non-Discrimination Policy Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, immigration status, age, religion, marital or parental status, pregnancy status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If a complainant is unable to put a complaint in writing due to conditions such as a disability or illiteracy, district staff shall assist him/her in the filing of the complaint. If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should immediately contact the school site principal and/or their supervisor. See the links below for more information on complaint management, Title IX, and Uniform Complaint Procedures and forms. For Uniform and Title IX Complaints, please call (510) 723-3857, ext 34102 or 34201, or email uc.titleix@husd.k12.ca.us. The address is 24411 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544. A copy of HUSD Uniform Complaint Board Policy along with the Uniform Complaint Administrative Regulations and the HUSD non-discrimination policy are available, free of charge, upon request.