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Berkeley Adult School

Maintenance Engineer

Berkeley Adult School, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Salary :

$6,577.20 - $8,007.81 Monthly Location :

CA 94801, CA Job Type:

Full-time Job Number:

2025-09-10-4 Department:

CUSTODIAL/MAINT/OPERATIONS Opening Date:

09/10/2025 Closing Date:

10/1/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Basic Function and Representative Duties BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of journey-level maintenance and repair activities of District buildings, facilities, utilities and equipment in two (2) building trades (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting/glazing, and HVAC) on assigned day or night shift; provide work direction and guidance to maintenance personnel on special projects as assigned. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

All Positions Perform a variety of journey-level activities in two building trades in the maintenance and repair of designated buildings, facilities, utilities and equipment and basic maintenance and repair work in other trades Receive, prioritize and respond to work orders in a timely and efficient manner Perform regular safety checks of facilities to assure compliance with established laws, codes and regulations; identify and resolve safety hazards; respond to and resolve emergency situations as required Organize and lay out maintenance, repair, installation and construction tasks; interpret plans, diagrams, blue prints, sketches and specifications; estimate time, material and equipment requirements for assigned projects Operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools and equipment such as drills, saws, presses, grinders and pallet jacks Assemble, move and arrange various furniture and equipment as directed; load and unload equipment and supplies Monitor inventory levels of maintenance supplies and equipment; order, receive and maintain appropriate inventory levels of supplies and equipment Communicate with personnel and various outside agencies and contractors to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns Maintain various records related to safety, expenses, work orders, project status and assigned activities Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and utilities including replacing and servicing parts and components Train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned personnel on short-term special projects; assign daily duties to maintenance personnel on special projects as assigned Carpenter

Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair structures of wood or related systems such as walls, ceilings, roofs, floors, windows and all related building components Finish, repair, construct or install wallboard, stucco, sheetrock, frames, forms, plywood, sheds, fences, doors, partitions, furniture, windows, and other structures; perform necessary millwork; cut, size and glue Formica; hang sheetrock, lay ceiling tiles and flooring materials; install acoustical materials and remodel offices; repair, replace and install building hardware, including locks and security devices, door closers and panic bars; mix, pour and finish concrete; operate a variety of hand and power tools including radial arm saws, circular saws, handsaws, planers, drills, pneumatic nailers, power actuated attachment guns, hammers, screwdrivers, transits and other hand and power tools Electrician

Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical, equipment, systems and other installations; Install, inspect, service, maintain, repair and replace electrical components, including interior and exterior conduit, light and power circuits, motors and fans, control equipment, switches, public address systems, switchboards, stage equipment, burglar and fire alarms, clocks, power equipment and tools, heating and air conditioning controls; replace switches, receptacles, fuses, florescent tubes, light bulbs and fixtures; determine causes of electrical failures and solve them; repair the electrical systems of refrigeration equipment, electric stoves and kitchen appliances; install and maintain scoreboards and a variety of outdoor lighting units; repair and replace electronic devices and controls; operate a variety of inspection and repair equipment such as meters, gauges, fishtapes, drills and drill presses, conduit benders, power saws and other power and hand tools

Plumber

Maintain, troubleshoot and repair plumbing systems such as water, drains, lines, and pumps; test plumbing systems; diagnose malfunctions and determine repair needs; inspect and repair leaks, obstructions, and general system failures Install, service, maintain, regulate, repair and replace plumbing lines, fixtures, fittings and equipment; repair, adjust or replace auxiliary pumps, pipes, dishwashers, drinking fountains, sinks, faucets, valves, urinals, toilets, and other fittings and fixtures; unclog drains and sewer lines; operate a variety of inspection and repair equipment such as meters, gauges, drill presses, pipe threaders, power saws, grinders, soldering and brazing torches, pipe and tube cutters, hand and power snakes, and other power and hand tools Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Maintain, troubleshoot and repair heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and equipment; make routine adjustments and perform preventive maintenance; diagnose malfunctions and determine repair needs; maintain and replace filters as necessary Install, service, maintain, regulate and repair HVAC equipment such as boilers, HVAC water systems, heaters, gas furnaces, pumps, valves, thermostats, electric and pneumatic control components, bearing assemblies, air conditioners, and other HVAC equipment; analyze operating conditions of boilers, air handlers, furnaces, mechanical components of air conditioners and other HVAC equipment; perform preventive maintenance such as cleaning and replacing filters, checking and replacing belts; draining, flushing and testing chemicals in boilers; operate a variety of inspection and repair equipment such as meters, gauges, drill presses, pipe threaders, power saws and grinders, soldering and brazing torch, pipe and tube cutters and other power and hand tools Painter/Glazier

Prepare surfaces for painting; apply paint or other protective or decorative materials on a variety of surfaces; operate and maintain tools and other equipment

Prepare and mix paint and other coatings, including matching colors; prepare surfaces such as stucco, plaster, wood, metal, asphalt and cement for painting; apply paint, varnish, shellac and stain on interior and exterior surfaces, including play lines; apply finish to furniture, cabinets and shelving; remove broken glass and putty from windows, transoms and doors; mix and apply putty and install metal settings on wood moldings to make glass installation secure and watertight; cut glass and plastic window material to size; operate a variety of hand and power tools including circular saws, paint spraying equipment, paint mixing equipment, rollers, brushes, glass cutters and other hand and power tools

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned

Knowledge and Abilities KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF:

Methods, materials, tools, terminology and equipment used in two (2) of the building trades including electrical, HVAC, carpentry, plumbing and painting/glazing

Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies

Requirements of maintaining facilities, utilities and equipment in good repair

Operation of a wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment

Shop math applicable to the building trades

Applicable building codes, ordinances, fire regulations and safety precautions

Technical aspects of the building trades

Preventive maintenance principles and practices

Health and safety regulations and procedures

Record-keeping techniques

Oral and written communication skills

Proper lifting techniques ABILITY TO:

Perform a variety of journey-level activities in the maintenance and repair of facilities, utilities and equipment in two (2) of the building trades (carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing and painting/glazing)

Operate a wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment related to the building trades

Receive, prioritize and respond to work orders in a timely and efficient manner

Organize and lay out work

Inspect, diagnose, maintain, repair or replace a variety of parts and equipment

Work from sketches, diagrams, blueprints, plans and specifications

Work independently with little direction

Estimate material and supply needs

Observe health and safety regulations

Maintain records related to work performed

Interpret, apply and explain applicable building codes, ordinances, fire regulations and safety precautions

Understand and follow written and oral instructions

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

Perform heavy physical labor

Education, Experience and Other Requirements EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by specialized training in building or a related field and four years experience in each of two (2) of the trades or nine years of experience in one of the building trades

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver's license

Working Conditions and Additional Information WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor and outdoor work environment

Regular exposure to fumes, dust, dirt, oil/grease

Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions

Driving vehicle to conduct work PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of tools and equipment

Hearing and speaking to exchange information

Seeing to perform maintenance duties

Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects typically weighing up to 50 pounds, and with assistance up to 100 pounds

Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally

Bending at the waist, stooping, kneeling or crouching

Climbing ladders and working from heights

Standing for extended periods of time HAZARDS:

Working around and with machinery having moving parts

Working at heights

Power saws and flying debris or nails

Exposure to fumes from chemicals, paints and solvents EXAMINATION INFORMATION: The first step in the examination process is the application screening and whether or not the candidate meets the minimum qualifications listed. The testing process may consist of a written exam; an oral exam; a performance exam; a structured interview (SI); a qualification appraisal interview (QAI); an evaluation of training & experience/education (T&E) and/or any combination thereof. ONLY the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) test requires and is mandated to have a passing score of 70 on each of the three parts of the test. All other tests will have a passing score set between 50 and 99 depending of a variety of factors affecting that specific recruitment. All candidates must pass the first examination process to be invited to the next step/test in the process. As the testing process consists of a minimum of two examination processes; the weight of each those processes may be determined at any step in the processes. Qualified candidates will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination(s)/test(s). Candidates will be notified of the minimum pass points/test score for each examination and/or test in the examination process.

OTHER: Proof of identification for completion of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be submitted at the time of processing for employment.

SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown in the posting and increases are granted at intervals based on anniversary date.

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy The Berkeley Unified School District is committed to fostering a positive working environment for its employees. Accordingly, BUSD practices shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying of any employee based on an employee's actual race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; 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.

The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testi?es or in any way participates in the district's complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy.

The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination regarding Board Policy 4030:

Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator 2020 Bonar Street, Room 116 Berkeley, CA 94702 Phone: 510-486-9338 Email: nondiscrimination@berkeley.net SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown and increases are granted at intervals based on satisfactory service.

BENEFITS (FOR PERMANENT EMPLOYEES): Health plans provide for full coverage for employees and family in the area of medical and dental insurance to a negotiated maximum. All employees who work an average regular assignment of less than 5-1/2 hours a day (.72 FTE or less) shall be entitled to health insurance coverage and dental insurance coverage on a pro-rated basis. This position is covered by Social Security and may be eligible for California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), with joint employee and employer paid contributions. Current members of CalPERS working in other California state, county, city, and school districts can transfer retirement service credit to the District. All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP). The District also offers various optional benefits including life insurance, short term disability, Vision Service Plan (VSP), and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option.

VACATION: Regular, non-management, District employees shall accrue vacation as follows: 1-3 Years: Ten (10) working days per year until he/she has completed four (4) years of service. 4-9 Years: Fifteen (15) working days per year until he/she has completed ten (10) years of service. 10-14 Years: Twenty (20) working days per year until he/she has completed fifteen (15) years of service. 15+ Years: Twenty-five (25) working days per year. Regular twelve (12) month employees shall accrue two (2) additional days of vacation per year at each step indicated above.

HOLIDAYS: Annual employees receive seventeen (17) paid holidays per year: Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Holiday (3 Days) Winter Board Holiday (3 Days) New Year's Holiday (2 Days) Martin Luther King's Birthday Lincoln's Birthday Washington's Birthday Spring Board Holiday Malcolm X's Birthday Memorial Day Juneteenth School Year employees may receive sixteen (17) paid holidays, including all of the above except Independence Day (4th of July).

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Classified employees may also participate in professional development activities to enhance their careers. HEALTH AND CHARACTER INVESTIGATIONS:

Candidates selected for appointment may be required to pass a medical examination given by a Commission-designated physician to determine physical fitness for District employment. The Commission may disqualify any eligible candidates on the basis of the examining physician's report. The District also conducts a fingerprinting background check for all potential candidates for hire. All convictions must be declared and explained on the application; failure to do so will automatically disqualify the application. Tuberculosis tests must be completed and a negative result must be supplied prior to beginning work. 01

Do you possess a valid CA Driver's License?

Yes No

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Please indicate if you have performed journey-level maintenance and repair activities of buildings, facilities, utilities and equipment in two (2) building trades (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting/glazing, and HVAC). Please indicate what those trades are and the length of time you have worked in that capacity. Required Question