About the Employer CULVER CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT At Culver City Unified School District, we take our responsibility seriously and are committed to excellence for all students in what we call The 4 A's: Academics, Athletics, Activities, and The Arts. Taking a Whole Child approach, our vision is that 100% of our students graduate from high school with unlimited opportunities in college and career, and are prepared to be successful in everything they endeavor to try. Job Summary Under supervision, to perform semiskilled and skilled maintenance, repair and construction tasks in the upkeep of school facilities; to perform semiskilled and skilled functions in one or more of the basic building and maintenance trades; and to perform other related work as required. Job Description / Essential Elements: LOCATION AND WORK SCHEDULE: This is a permanent, full-time, 12 months per year assignment in the Maintenance Department. Hours of assignment: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. DEFINITION OF POSITION: Under supervision, to perform semiskilled and skilled maintenance, repair and construction tasks in the upkeep of school facilities; to perform semiskilled and skilled functions in one or more of the basic building and maintenance trades; and to perform other related work as required. SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
- Under general supervision, performs semiskilled and skilled maintenance, repair and construction work in the basic trades, such as carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, heating and locksmith work;
- Assists or performs a variety of functions in the construction, installation, maintenance of roofs, furniture, fences, playground equipment, cabinets, shelving, chalkboards, bulletin boards and a variety of other structures;
- Assists in the installation, repair and maintenance of gas and water lines;
- Installs and repairs and maintains electrical equipment and a variety of apparatus and devices;
- Assists in the repair maintenance of heating, ventilation and cooling equipment; replaces and repairs floor and ceiling tile;
- Assists in the installation, repair and maintenance of door locks and closures;
- Prepares surfaces, mixes paints and finishes a variety of equipment, furniture, school and physical structures;
- May weld metal parts together using gas and arc welding processes;
- May operate equipment, such as light truck, tractors and other related motorized equipment;
- Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, and one year performing a variety of maintenance work in one or more of the building maintenance trades. Knowledge of: Basic methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in maintenance, repair and construction work; rules, regulations and operational procedures pertaining to the repair, maintenance and construction of school buildings, machines and equipment; safe working methods and procedures. Ability to: Skillfully use a variety of tools and equipment utilized in the basic maintenance trades; work from blueprints, shop drawings and sketches; maintain simple records and prepare reports; understand and carry out oral and written directions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. LICENSE: Valid California Class C Driver's License. WORKING CONDITIONS: Environment: Indoor and outdoor work environment; driving a vehicle to conduct work; regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors. Physical Demands: Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety maintenance equipment and tools; hearing and speaking to exchange information; seeing to perform maintenance work; walking or standing for extended periods of time; lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling heavy objects; reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching; heavy physical labor; climbing ladders. Hazards: Working at heights; exposure to fumes. (entered 4/20/2021) Requirements / Qualifications EXPERIENCE: One year of experience as a semiskilled or skilled worker in one or more the basic maintenance trades. EDUCATION: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by training in one or more the maintenance trades. LICENSE: Valid California Class C Driver's License. (DO NOT ATTACH DRIVER LICENSE TO APPLICATION. IT WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE.) EXAMINATION INFORMATION: All applicants must pass a maintenance worker written skills test before being considered for an interview. ACCOMMODATIONS: In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, applicants with disabilities may request that reasonable accommodation be given related to the examination process itself. Applicants must notify the Office of Human Resources in writing of the type of accommodations being requested at the time of filing the application. Applicants may be required to provide documentation supporting the request for accommodation when the request is made. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: All employment offers are conditional, based upon the successful completion of the following: Fingerprint/background clearance, a tuberculosis clearance. A physical examination clearance is required for certain positions for the district. All candidates with a record of convictions must indicate such on the confidential data form, which is attached to the job application. A record of conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment, but a failure to list all convictions may result in disqualification or dismissal. Comments and Other Information The Culver City Unified School District supports and adheres to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital or parental status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation or the perception of one or more of such characteristics.