Maintenance Worker (Helper)

This position will perform work in at least two of the following trades in the maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, and related fixtures and utilities with regards to plumbing, carpentry, and painting.

Serves as assistant to a higher grade maintenance worker/mechanic in maintaining all fitness program equipment and facilities in optimum operating condition. Assists in the performance of one or more trade practices associated with occupations such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, painting, and other related trades. Assists maintenance workers in performing general maintenance, repair and/or alterations to such items as: doors, floors, floor covering, walls, ceiling, windows, electrical switches, receptacles and light fixtures, commodes, wash basins and showers. Assists in performing repairs of fitness/recreation/mess equipment and appliances and other related maintenance and/or custodial duties. Assists in the performance of simple plumbing repairs, replacing faucets or washers, repairing toilet flushing devices, clearing clogged drains, and tightening leaking pipe joints. Assists in the performance of light maintenance on air conditioning units and intermediate maintenance on equipment in the facility. Assists in the performance of minor electrical repairs to switches and boxes, and replaces electric lights, fuses and fixtures. Drives motor vehicles to and from work sites, warehouses, and dumps.Maintains maintenance area in a safe and clean condition. Observes environmental, safety, security and housekeeping rules and regulations. Assists with maintaining fitness facilities (i.e. athletic field).

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.