City of San Rafael

Job Class Specification

Job Title: Facility Repair Worker I/II/III

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, performs carpentry, plumbing, interior remodeling, painting, and a variety of other work in the maintenance and repair of City buildings, structures, and facilities.

CLASSIFICATION CHARACTERISTICS:

Facility Repair Worker I is the entry level class of this series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents perform simpler, less skilled repairs while learning more skilled and/or difficult work. As experience and proficiency are gained, there is greater independence of action within established guidelines. Incumbents normally advance to the II level after three years of successful performance at the I level, and demonstrating proficiency for performing II level work.

Facility Repair Worker II is the skilled level of the series, competent to independently perform the full scope of carpentry, plumbing, interior remodeling, and related building maintenance duties required.

Facility Repair Worker III is the most skilled level of the series, competent to work independently without direct supervision while performing the full scope of carpentry, plumbing, interior remodeling, lighting systems, HVAC systems, programmable controllers for HVAC and lighting systems and related building maintenance duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Performs framing, rough and finish carpentry to erect small structures, partition interior spaces, frame and trim doors and windows, apply siding, build roofs, build stairs, build indoor and outdoor benches, tables, signs, decks, fences, gates, and related items.
  • Calculates, designs, and prepares sketches for construction and modifications to be performed; estimates materials and lay out work.
  • Builds interior cabinetry such as counters, cupboards, and shelves.
  • Operates power nail drivers, drills, saws, drill presses, joiners, and related hand and power carpentry tools to make and install custom pieces.
  • Installs, repairs, and maintains domestic water supply, drainage plumbing and related fixtures using copper, galvanized and PVC pipe techniques.
  • Hangs, tapes, and textures interior wallboard, patch plaster, and apply paneling to finished interiors.
  • Masks, sandblasts, brushes and chemically prepares surfaces for painting.
  • Operates spray equipment and uses manual tools to paint interior and exterior surfaces, equipment and facilities.
  • Repairs metal equipment, recreational fixtures and furniture; fabricates frames and racks using acetylene and arc welding and brazing equipment.
  • Prepares forms, sets rebar, pours and finishes concrete to repair or construct equipment and small building slabs, foundations, retaining walls, patios, repairs brick and masonry.
  • Prepares and applies bonding materials such as epoxy for special surfaces.
  • Installs and repairs shake, asphalt shingle, and tar seal roofing.
  • Removes and replaces window glass.
  • Performs related duties as required.

Additional duties assigned to Facility Repair Worker III:

  • Coordinates with contractors and vendors monitoring their performance, inspecting work in progress and upon completion for quality and safety of work performed.
  • Confirms work performed by contractors working under their direction meets all current code requirements and all necessary permits are in place.
  • Installs locks, both analog and digital, and dead bolts; makes keys and digital lock entry cards.
  • Manages City wide paper products and distribution tracking items for departmental charge backs.