A Maintenance Technician I performs semi-skilled work. Although the work performed may require the use of journey-level tools, the skill required in any one field is normally less than would be required of a journeyperson in that field.

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Incumbents perform semi-skilled work; maintain and make repairs or minor alterations, as needed, to furniture, cabinets and other equipment; remove broken window glass and perform board ups when specialized equipment is not needed; scrape, sand, prepare surfaces for painting or repairing; apply finishes to various surfaces such as wood, metal, glass, plaster, stucco, wall boards, brick and cement; clean and maintain equipment and supplies; make minor lock repairs; make minor repairs and adjustments to plumbing equipment and apparatus throughout the district, such as repair leaking pipes, clean plugged drains, flush sewer lines; remove and replace fixtures, socket drop cords, switches, exposed wiring; assist maintenance crafts with repairs, installation and alterations on campus; adjust and maintain switches, electric motors, fans and heaters, clean and maintain HVAC supply and return grilles; install ceiling and floor coverings, chair rails, and baseboards. Perform related duties as assigned.