Salary : $4,650.53 - $5,382.00 MonthlyLocation : Torrance, CAJob Type: Permanent Full-timeJob Number: 24025541Department: General ServicesOpening Date: 02/01/2024Closing Date: ContinuousDESCRIPTIONWE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENTIN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.The City of Torrancerecognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today. The City of Torrance is recruiting for a Building Maintainer to be part of the General Services Team!The DepartmentThe mission of the Department of General Services is to provide quality services that support City departments in a manner which enable them to carry-out their community missions; to provide these services in a cost-effective and efficient manner which best serves the operational needs of City departments and the community. The PositionThe General Services Department is seeking an experienced Building Maintainer to perform both skilled plumbing and carpentrywork as part of the general alteration, repair and occasional new construction of City buildings and facilities. The Building Maintainerperforms skilled tasks associated with both plumbing and carpentry. When performing maintenance services and repairs associated with plumbing, the Building Maintainer installs water piping; repairs and replaces pipes, valves, fittings, flush valves, and other fixtures; packs faucets (i.e. Leaking faucets); cleans and snakes out drains and obstructions in water systems. When performing maintenance services and repairs associated with carpentry, the Building Maintainer maintains and repairs woodwork of buildings; repairs floors, and roofs, including work with asphalt tile and other roofing materials; fits doors, windows and sashes; and performs other general building maintenance work as required. HOURS: Building Maintainers must be available for emergency call out outside normal work hours. For more information about the duties of the position, . QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES Education and ExperienceFour years of work in general building maintenance and construction. No specific education minimum. License and/or Certificates A valid California Class C Drivers License. Successful candidates will possess the following:
- Knowledge of standard methods, materials and equipment used in carpentry, plumbing and other building trades;
- Ability to use the required tools and equipment safely and skillfully such as circular, hand, table and miter saws; sledge and claw hammers, drills and wrenches;
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics;
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions; and
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees.
- Plumbing experience is highly desirable.
HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. Application submissions will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components: Performance Test: Weighted 60% (To be determined) Panel Interview: Weighted 40% (To be determined)Note: The test date(s) will be based on a sufficient number of of qualified applications received. SPECIAL NOTES Visit www.TorranceCA.Gov to find out more information about our community.In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between TME-AFSCME and the City of Torrance, new employees covered under that memorandum shall become members in good standing and pay the required service fee to said Local.Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s). If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) ###-#### prior to the test date. As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check and a pre-employment medical examination. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.City of Torrance Inclusion StatementThe City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact. The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees! BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR TORRANCE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (TME-AFSCME)Note: Not all benefits listed may be applicable to all positions with in the unit. Please refer to the MOU for specifics.Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (sec. 4.9)The City's monthly contribution for health insurance is as follows: Employee Only Emp. +1 Emp. +2 or moreFull Time 597.68 1,140.36 1,595.96Part-Time(hired prior to 1/1/08) 483.29 912.98 1,248.16Part-Time(hired after 1/1/08) 356.34 619.68 829.48The City's monthly contribution for vision insurance is $3.33The City's monthly contribution for dental insurance is $33.71/EE only and $67.42/EE +1 or moreCity provides a $50,000 life insurance policyLongevity (based on years of service) (Sec. 2.5)Crafts and Trades employees** shall receive longevity pay in the following manner:7 YOS: 2.5% above base pay.11 YOS: 5% above base pay15 YOS: 7.5% above base pay19 YOS: 10% above base pay*YOS= Years Of Service**Except Public Safety Dispatcher and Animal Control OfficerPermanent Part-Time Employees (Sec. 2.8)Permanent part time employees working 20 hours or more per week are entitled to all benefits. Accrual of time and money shall be ½ the amount received by full-time employees.Premiums (sec. 3.1)Varies by position and assignment. Varies (see Sec 3.1)Night (sec. 3.5)Swing Shift: 5% over base pay when ½ or more of the shift is worked after 4:00 p.m.Graveyard Shift: 7 ½% over base when ½ or more of the shift is worked after midnightWeekend Shift (sec. 3.6)Weekend Shift: 5% over base pay for hours worked on Saturday and Sunday onlyApplicable only to employees within the Community Services Department, Park Services DivisionHolidays (sec. 4.1)13 paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, The Friday after Thanksgiving, Last working day before Christmas, Christmas Day & last working day before New Year's). Vacation Leave (sec. 4.2)Accrual rate per month:Years 1 -2 : 9.33 hours; Year 3: 10 hours; Year 4: 10.67 hours; Years 5 - 9: 12.67.hours; Years 10 - 20: 16.02 hours; Years 21 - 24: 17.33 hours; Year 25+: 18 hours Maximum Accrual up to the amount earned over the preceding thirty-six (36) monthsSick Leave (sec. 4.3)Accural rate is six (6) hours per monthMaximum Accrual: of 600 hours.Bereavement Leave (sec. 4.6)Up to five (5) work shifts of bereavement leave; three (3) shifts with pay and two (2) shifts without pay per death of eligible family membersDisability Insurance (sec. 4.9)Employee receives 2/3 base pay after elimination period (14 consecutive days for STD and 180 consecutive days for LTD)*(See Sec 4.9.B for details on coverage for employees who don't qualify for commercial policy).Retirement (sec. 4.10)PERS 2@55Employees hired prior to 2/01/2011, City pays 7% EPMC*Employees hired on or after 2/01/2011 pay 7% EPMC**Employer Paid Member Contribution (EPMC)PERS 2@62 New members hired on or after 1/01/2013, pay (50%) of normal cost with three year average final compensation. Uniforms (Sec. 4.11)$80 each 6 months**: Telecommunications Techs, Wireless Techs, and Water Tech III incumbants (acting in capacity of Water Quality Inspectors)$225 each 6 months**: Bus Operator, Transit Dispatchers, Police Services Officer and Animal Control Officer.**Payable during June and December of each yearTool Allowance (Sec. 4.12)$250 every 6 months*: (Mechanic, Senior Mechanic, and Senior Welder)$175 tool and educational material allowance**: Animal Control Officer$100 one-time reimbursement: Mechanic or Senior Mechanic required to use metric tools (upon proof of purchase)*Payable during June and December of each year**Payable in FebruarySafety Shoes (Sec. 4.14)$125 allowance: every six (6) months of employment payable during June and December of each year for employees required to wear safety shoes$250 allowance: per year for Animal Control Officer payable during SeptemberDeferred Compensation (sec 4.15)457 Plan: Enrollment is voluntary.Upon completion of year one, employees receive a non-matching deferred City contribution of $300 ($11.54 per pay period) per calendar year.01 The following supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Resumes are encouraged but will NOT be used in lieu of the application or supplemental questions. Please read each question carefully and provide a thorough and complete response. Do NOT state see resume or see application to respond to any of the following questions. Failure to respond to all questions will be considered an incomplete application and may not be considered for further processing. Do you understand the foregoing?
02 I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe IN DETAIL my qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application. In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL JOBS, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any volunteer experience during my entire work history.I UNDERSTAND that when providing my work history, ALL DATES should be UPDATED, starting with my most recent job.I UNDERSTAND that answers that I provide to the supplemental questions should be reflected in the Work Experience Section of my application.I UNDERSTAND that if I am currently employed by the City of Torrance, I MUST provide my appropriate job classification/title and provide a description of my duties in the Work Experience Section of my application.I have read these statements in their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.
03 Do you have four (or more) years of full-time experience in general building maintenance and construction? (Note: If checked yes, experience must be supported and detailed in the work history section of the application.)
04 If yes, briefly describe the size, and the use of these facilities/buildings. (Type N/A if not applicable) 05 Do you possess a valid California Class C Driver's License (or equivalent from another state)?
06 Does your experience in Skilled Carpentry include the installation and repair of (check all that apply):
- Commercial doors
- Door hardware and locks
- Drywall
07 Briefly describe your experience in the installation and repair of commercial doors, door hardware and locks, and/or drywall. (Type N/A, if not applicable.) 08 Does your experience in Skilled Plumbing include the installation and/or repair of (check all that apply):
- Commercial faucets, toilets and lavatories
- Water lines
- Sewer lines
- Vents
09 Briefly describe your experience in the installation and repair of commercial faucets, toilets and lavatories and/or the repair of sewer lines, water lines, and/or vents. (Type N/A, if not applicable.) Required Question