Skilled Laborer - Buildings & Grounds Department (2026-27)

BASIC FUNCTION:  Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair work on District facilities, grounds, building facilities, and equipment.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to reflect the principal job elements accurately.)

E = Essential Functions

• Assist buildings and grounds personnel in the daily activities of the department and special projects.  E
• Assist buildings and grounds trades in the repair or renovation of District buildings, facilities, and equipment.  E
• Load and unload supplies; lift and move heavy objects; lift and carry stone, gravel, dirt, asphalt, lumber, and other materials as directed.  E
• Load and unload school and construction equipment such as scaffolding, portable stages, machinery, and furniture.  E
• Drive a District vehicle to transport trash, dirt, building supplies, materials, and equipment.  E
• Assist in anchoring and securing computers, monitors, copiers, microwave ovens, refrigerators, other equipment, and machinery as required.  E
• Assist in the repair of cafeteria tables, benches, service carts, and other related equipment.  E
• Operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools and equipment.  E
• Clean culverts, drains, and ditches and remove undergrowth.  E
• Assist in swimming pool maintenance, as directed.  E
• Change heating, ventilation, and air conditioner (HVAC) filters.  E
• Work with all District employees, architecture and engineering employees, and outside contractors.  E
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  

Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to: graduation from high school and two years experience in general construction, maintenance and repair work.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California Driver’s License

Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures governing workscope

Safety and Health Protection on the Job (OSHA Regulations)

Safe working methods and procedures

Common tools, materials, equipment, and terminology used in the general maintenance trades

ABILITY TO:

Properly use and operate tools and equipment common to the maintenance trade

Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing workscope

Communicate effectively in English orally and in writing

Understand and follow oral and written instructions

Meet schedules and timelines

Maintain routine records

Complete work independently with minimal supervision

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

Observe all legal and District defensive driving practices

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor and outdoor environment; driving a District vehicle to conduct work; regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors; seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions; working around equipment having moving parts; working on ladders or scaffolding

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

and dexterity of fingers and both arms and hands to ensure safety and successful completion of essential functionsinging-,  more than 50 ing and ing to approximately 50, 50 handling small to large-sized materials, equipment or items; ladders and stairscrouching and crawling; t;using hand and power tools; repetitive use of upper extremities; and to complete projects;  on the telephone.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:

The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.

Salary : $50,867 - $53,291