UTILITY PERSON GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under supervision of the Manager of Maintenance, Operations and Transportation performs various maintenance and construction duties, performs routine grounds duties and routine custodial duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

Performs routine building and maintenance work and/or grounds related duties on assigned district and school grounds. Performs carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, welding and cement work. May operate a variety of light and heavy power equipment to perform maintenance, construction and grounds related work. Assists the head grounds person in a variety of tasks including, but not limited to the following: water, trim and mow lawns, prune trees and shrubs, repair sprinklers and water lines. Performs duties for the general cleaning of the school buildings, classrooms, hallways, multi-use rooms, cafeterias, and surrounding areas. Performs special custodial work including moving, arranging, and setting up furniture and equipment for sporting and special events and meetings. Sets and disarms burglar alarm system as necessary, locks and secures buildings, turns off lights. Transports goods and foods from one location to another. Must be able to transfer from task to task and work independently. Performs other related duties as assigned.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Tools, materials and standard practices of the trades. Good work safety practices. Methods and equipment used in custodial work. The use of tools and materials of gardening.

ABILITY TO

Follow written and oral instructions while working independently. Acquire new skills quickly. Work cooperatively with others. Use a variety of power tools safely. Use tools and equipment for landscape maintenance and gardening safely. Perform heavy physical labor. Ability to sit, stand, walk, crouch, kneel, squat, twist, climb and lift up to 50 lbs. Exposure to noise, outdoors, chemicals and mechanical hazards.

EXPERIENCE

One year experience in a construction trade or similar position.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or California High School Proficiency Exam certificate. Possess a valid California driver's license. Possess a valid fork lift certificate in the first six months of employment. Must complete training for and pass the required states for California School Bus Driver's License within first year of employment.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.55 - $28.86 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Shift:

Day shift

Work Location:

In person