Maintenance Worker

Maintenance Worker

Kern Community College District


Salary: $3,482.24 - $4,920.31 Monthly

Job Type: Classified

Job Number: FY24-2501043

Location: Bakersfield College -- Panorama Campus, CA

Department: Maintenance & Operations


Below is our job description for this position. Please also review the Important Instructions & Additional Information section below, which contains valuable information about our application process.

Basic Function


Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a wide variety of semi-skilled work and assist in skilled work in the maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities at an assigned campus.

Representative Duties


Perform a wide variety of semi-skilled work and assist in skilled work in the maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities; maintain computerized records related to work performed.
Assist in various semi-skilled plumbing duties such as cutting, threading, and assembling pipe; repair and maintain various plumbing, heating and air conditioning fixtures.
Assist in the inspection, servicing, maintenance, and repair of HVAC equipment including air compressors and water boilers; perform preventive maintenance duties including replacing belts and filters.
Assist in the construction, rebuilding and repairing of District equipment and facilities including various wood and metal structures, equipment and furniture; frame and install walls, partitions, doorways and windows; cut glass and mirrors.
Assist in the installation and repair of carpeting and other floor coverings; hang draperies; assemble and repair office furniture; move office furniture and equipment.
Assist in the repair, adjust and change keyed and combination locks; install new locks and hardware; repair and re-key lock cylinders.
Assist in a variety of painting needs; create paint schedules; assist in the preparation of surfaces for painting; paint surfaces; assist in the installation, removal, repair and replacement of drywall; apply texture.
Assist in the diagnosis of electrical needs and problems; perform electrical maintenance work in the repair, installation and alteration of electrical equipment and wiring systems.
Operate a variety of hand and power tools including an electric saw, planer, drill press, hand drill, grinder, drain auger, welder, rollers, spray equipment, table saw and a compressor; operate heavy equipment including a dump truck, backhoe and forklift.
Drive a vehicle to various locations to pick up and deliver various supplies, materials and equipment and to perform maintenance work; load and unload trucks.
Inspect and monitor the fire sprinkler system.
Assist in the maintenance of the natural gas system.
Respond to emergency service requests.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications


Any combination equivalent to:
Graduation from high school and two years of increasingly responsible building maintenance experience.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.Satisfactory completion of pre-employment physical assessment.Satisfactory completion of pre-employment drug testing.
Salary
Classified Salary Schedule, Range 36.5
40 hours per week, 12 months per year
$3482.24 - $4920.31 monthly (Maximum Entry Level Salary: $3658.53 monthly)

Special Instructions
Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled. However, applications received by 04/10/25 are assured consideration. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.

Completed application packets must include the following.

• Completed Online Application for Employment form
• Current resume
• Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
• Copy of legible transcripts, if applicable
• List of five (5) professional references - Listed on application form

It is the applicant's responsibility to redact or remove any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.

International or Foreign Degrees
Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Accommodations
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (See our EEO Plan 2021-2024.)

Discrimination Free Work Environment
The District and Collegeare strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District and College encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. (See our Discrimination Free Work Environment information.)

Work Authorization
Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

Knowledge & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Methods, tools and materials used in the repair and maintenance of buildings and related equipment.
Basic principles of heating and air conditioning systems
Maintenance and repair of plumbing systems.
Shop math applicable to the building trades.
Health and safety regulations.
Oral and written communication skills.
Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
Basic record-keeping techniques.
Applicable building codes, ordinances, fire regulations and safety precautions.
Operation and use of hand and power tools and equipment.
Requirements of maintaining buildings and facilities in good repair.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Operation of a computer terminal.

ABILITY TO:
Perform a wide variety of semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities.
Assist skilled personnel in the maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities.
Operate a vehicle and a wide variety of power equipment and hand tools related to the building trades.
Apply and explain applicable building codes, ordinances, fire regulations and safety precautions.
Work from blueprints, shop drawings and sketches.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Work cooperatively with others.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Maintain routine records related to work performed.
Operate a computer terminal.



Important Instructions & Additional Information

Complete applications received by the "assured consideration date" above are guaranteed to be reviewed by Human Resources. If you apply after this date, there is no guarantee that your application will be reviewed. However, we still recommend that you apply because recruitments remain open and are posted until filled. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits and/or repost or restart recruitments at any point.

Completed applications must include the following.

• Completed online application for employment
• Current resume
• Letter of interest (cover letter)
• List of 5 (five) professional references (entered in online application)
• Copy of legible transcripts (if required for the position)

It is the applicant's responsibility to redact or remove any personally identifiable information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, photos, etc.

International or Foreign Degrees

Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Accommodations

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (For more information, see our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunities website.)

Discrimination Free Work Environment

The District and College are strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District and College encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. (See our Discrimination Free Work Environment information.)

Work Authorization

Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

E-Verify

The Kern Community College District participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

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All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/4755592/maintenance-worker. Emails will not be accepted.




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