Salary: Depends on Qualifications Location : Hanford, CA Job Type: Full-time permanent Job Number: 2024-067 Department: Public Works - Administration Opening Date: 10/18/2024 Closing Date: 10/28/2024 5:00 PM Pacific JOB OPPORTUNITYThe Kings County Public Works Department is currently seeking qualified individuals for the position of:Building Maintenance Worker/Senior Building Maintenance Worker Kings County Public Works Department is seeking a dedicated, team-oriented individual to fill a current vacancy for a Building Maintenance Worker or Senior Building Maintenance Worker, depending on qualifications. Future vacancies for this position may be filled from the eligible list to be established. The expected life of the eligible list is six months. Building Maintenance Worker $21.32 - $26.01 Hourly; $44,345.60 - $54,100.80 Annually Senior Building Maintenance Worker $23.55 - $28.72 Hourly; $48,984.00 - $59,737.60 Annually DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSBuilding Maintenance Worker: Incumbents in this class perform a variety of routine skilled and semi-skilled duties in the maintenance and repair of County buildings, equipment and related structures or assignments. Although the work assigned requires the use of journey level tools and the ability to perform operations in several of the crafts, the skills required in this classification are normally less than would be required of the Senior Building Maintenance Worker. Incumbents in this class may work under general supervision in the more routine assignments, or may be assigned to assist Senior Building Maintenance Workers on major or difficult building maintenance and repair projects. Incumbents report to the Building Maintenance Facilities Manager and/or the Building Maintenance Supervisor, and are deputized to supervise inmate trustees. Senior Building Maintenance Worker: Incumbents in this class have the primary responsibility for the performance of skilled and semi-skilled duties normally assigned to one or more of the specialized fields in the building trades. Senior Building Maintenance Worker is distinguished from the classification of Building Maintenance Worker by the higher degree of skill and specialization required and by the higher degree of independence exercised in the normal course of work. Incumbents report to the Building Maintenance Facilities Manager and/or the Building Maintenance Supervisor and are deputized to supervise inmate trustees. Incumbents in this class assist in the training of less skilled personnel, and may direct or oversee the work of assigned employees or trustees. DUTY SAMPLE Duties include but are not limited to those described below. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law. Building Maintenance Workers and Senior Building Maintenance Worker perform duties in the following areas: Electrical: Installs, repairs and maintains electrical fixtures and equipment such as conduits, interior and exterior wiring for equipment and appliances, wall, floor and ceiling receptacles, controls, lights and in electrical motors in various appliances and equipment; troubleshoots emergency electrical failures, analyzes probable causes and formulates remedies or consults with private electrical contractors; operates, maintains and monitors emergency electrical generating equipment. Plumbing: Installs, maintains and repairs plumbing equipment and fixtures; repairs or replaces water, gas and sewer lines, steam and hot water heating systems and other plumbed appliances and equipment; repairs broken valves, pipes and faucets; operates pipe cutters, reamers, threading machines, welding equipment and sewer cables; installs, connects and repairs lavatories, drains, pumps, hot water heaters and pipes and their fittings of a variety of metals and plastics; operates drain cleaning equipment, such as snakes. Carpentry: Alters, repairs or constructs wooden articles and structures such as office cabinets, tables, desks, counters, shelving, floors and panel partitions; cuts to plan specifications; frames and erects walls, hangs doors, builds troughs and frames, installs and repairs window units and roofs; fits and applies protective laminates; applies paint to exterior and interior, varnish, shellac, enamel or decorative finishes to various surfaces; operates and maintains a variety of hand tools and power equipment such as saws, planers, routers, shapers, sanders, drills and shape cutters to perform detail woodwork; may prepare initial job cost estimates. Installs, replaces, repairs and maintains various locking devices and door attachments including intrusion alarms and intercom systems, security attachments, panic hardware and locks; hangs new door closures and stops; maintains computer tracking system for individually assigned keys to County facilities; develops and orders hardware requirements for new and remodeled buildings. Heating and Air Conditioning/Cooling Systems: Installs, replaces and repairs air conditioning units of varying sizes and ratings; installs, replaces and repairs evaporative and swamp coolers; inspects and examines equipment to locate defects; repairs or replaces defective components; replaces motors, valves, pumps, cooler pads, and controls; performs general maintenance involving replacing filters, oiling parts, adjusting belts and performance inspection; troubleshoots and takes corrective action for minor malfunctions and breakdowns of systems; performs preventive maintenance on cooling towers and evaporative condensers; may operate, monitor, troubleshoot and repair high and low pressure steam heating systems; operates boilers and maintains proper steam pressure and water levels; performs periodic inspections; cleans, oils and adjusts boiler equipment and performs tests of safety equipment. Building Maintenance Worker/Senior Building Maintenance Worker: In addition to performing the duties in their specialty, all Building Maintenance Workers will be required to perform the duties in other areas to provide back up as required and needed; they also perform furniture removal and relocation including desks, cabinets, and metal files; unloads supplies and equipment on delivery trucks; lays tile flooring; places barricades during equipment maintenance and directs traffic during maintenance repairs and emergency situations; performs simple welding using Metal Arc Welding (MIG) and Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welders to repair or install equipment; tests fire sprinkler systems; sprays pesticides inside and outside of County buildings; may perform other duties such as installing, repairing and maintaining hardware, wallpapering, applying vinyl, stucco, or ceramic tile, carpet installation, mixing, pouring and finishing concrete, dry wall, moving furniture and equipment and sign writing. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS **Minimum requirements must be met by the closing date**Please note: Work experience for the last 15 years must be included in the work history portion of your application. It is also important that your application show all relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years. A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental questions. Failure to submit a completed application and supplemental questions may eliminate you from the recruitment. Any combination of education and relevant experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be: BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER Experience: Two years of responsible experience in one of the following trades: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, heating and air conditioning, or building maintenance. (NOTE: The recruitment and selection process may specify or emphasize one or more of these skills depending on the needs of the department.)SENIOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKERExperience: One year of experience in the class of Building Maintenance Worker in Kings County;OR three years of journey level experience in one of the following trades: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, heating and air conditioning mechanical maintenance. (NOTE: The recruitment and selection process may specify or emphasize one or more of these skills depending on the needs of the department.)BOTH POSITIONSEducation: High school graduation or equivalent, preferably supplemented with coursework in the building or construction trades. License: Possession of a valid, appropriate California driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of appointment. A current DMV printout may be required prior to appointment. Special Qualification/Requirements: (1) Requires a 30 minute response time from the employee's residence to the Hanford Government Center. (2) Requires ability to qualify for deputization by the Kings County Sheriff's Department, including a background/fingerprint check and satisfactory driving record. (3) Depending on the needs of the department, may be assigned to work on-call duty on a rotation basis, which may include occasional evenings, weekends or holidays. (4) Must obtain and maintain a valid forklift operator's certification prior to completion of the probationary period (within six months of appointment) to remain in the position. Work Environment/Physical Requirements: primarily work indoors with frequent travel to offsite locations; work on slippery or uneven surfaces under various environmental conditions; work from ladders, various heights and awkward positions; work in a correctional facility, health clinics and lab, and morgue. Regular exposure to dust, grease, oils, lubricants, solvents, loud noises, pesticides, and other occupational hazards associated with building maintenance. Exposure to human and animal bodily fluids and wastes, animal smells, and noxious odors and fumes. Possible exposure to infectious diseases. Heavy physical labor including bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, crawling, pushing, pulling, reaching to perform maintenance or janitorial duties; lift, move, and/or carry heavy parts, tools and equipment approximately 100 pounds; lift, carry and/or move tools and parts weighing up to approximately 50 pounds for distances of approximately 50 feet; operate vehicles, machinery, tools and equipment; stand and walk for extended periods; vision and hand/eye coordination for use of hand tools, computer, other equipment and to drive; visual ability to distinguish colors and depth perception. For detailed job descriptions click on the below links: Building Maintenance Worker Senior Maintenance Worker SELECTION PROCESS: **EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER** All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) and/or a written examination (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%) which may include a written practical component to determine placement on the eligible list. VETERAN'S PREFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST You must submit a certified DD-214 and a new request form for each application submission prior to the closing date. Salary. Salary is usually quoted at the beginning and maximum levels of a five-step pay range. Dollar amounts shown are the monthly equivalents of the official bi-weekly rate (26 pay periods per year). An employee will normally begin at the first step, advance to the second step upon successful completion of a probationary period (or six months, whichever comes first) and receive periodic merit increases to the maximum step. ALL NEW EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THEIR PAYCHECK DIRECTLY DEPOSITED TO A BANK ACCOUNT.Retirement Benefits. Eligible employees are enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement System, known as CalPERS. Depending on bargaining unit agreements, the County may pay for some of the employee's contribution. The County contracts with the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) for this benefit in the miscellaneous or safety plans as appropriate. Effective January 1, 2013, all new members to CalPERS, or existing members with more than a 6 month break in service from a qualifying previous public employer, will be enrolled in one of the following CalPERS retirement plans (with three year average final compensation) based on their classification: Miscellaneous - 2% at 62 Safety - 2.7% at 57 If a new employee is currently a member of a qualifying California public retirement plan without a break in service of no more than 6 months (documentation will be required), or ever worked for Kings County previously, they may qualify instead for either of these plans (with single highest year final compensation) in effect prior to January 1, 2013: Miscellaneous - 2% at 55 Safety - 3% at 55 The new formulas will not apply to existing County employees hired prior to 12/31/12 who promote or transfer to a different position, or into a position covered by a different PERS plan (e.g. move from a position covered by the Miscellaneous Plan to one covered by the Safety Plan). Deferred Compensation. Participation is voluntary. One plan with several investment options is available. For more information on the eligiblilty of a contribution match, please refer to the applicable MOU. Holidays. New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day and day after, half-day Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; and half-day New Year's Eve. Holiday credit may vary for law enforcement, fire, and other employees required to work on a holiday. Vacation. Eligible employees earn from two to four weeks of paid vacation per year, depending on their length of service and bargaining unit agreements. Employees can request vacation time off after the completion of six months of satisfactory continuous service. Sick Leave. Sick Leave is accrued for each hour worked. Accrual rates vary depending on date of hire and bargaining unit agreements. The accumulation of sick leave starts from your first day of employment and sick leave may be requested subsequent to the time it is earned. Health Insurance. Medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, mental health, and chiropractic care for employees and their eligible dependents is available. The portion of the monthly cost that the employees are responsible for depends on their bargaining unit. Retiree Health Insurance. Upon retirement from the County, and depending on bargaining unit agreements, a percentage of accrued sick leave may be converted to be used to pay for retiree health insurance benefits for eligible employee and spouse. Education Reimbursement Program. Full-time, permanent employees are eligible to receive up to $500 for units earned toward an associate's degree, or up to $1,500 for units toward a bachelor's or master's degree. Permanent employees who work at least half-time are eligible. Extra help employees are not eligible. Courses must be to increase their knowledge or ability to perform their present job or to prepare for a higher level job with the County. Flexible Benefits Program. Optional program allows employees to pay for certain qualified benefits with pre-tax salary (such as child care expenses, unreimbursed medical costs, or health insurance premiums). THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS As a potential applicant for employment, you are about to participate in a series of events collectively called the employment process. Because the goal of the employment process is to obtain qualified candidates to fill County positions, examinations are generally administered to each applicant. These examinations are conducted in a variety of ways, yet they share a common purpose - to test applicants for knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job. Testing or Test Site Accommodations - Advance Notice. If you feel you need special testing accommodation for an examination due to a qualifying physical or mental disability, you must contact Human Resources at (559) ###-#### at least three (3) working days prior to the date of your examination. You may be required to submit valid medical or other documentation of the specific need for accommodation at least one working day before the examination. If you do not provide advanced notice and/or valid documentation, the County may not be able to provide accommodation for a scheduled examination. The employment process occurs in several stages which are described below: Examination. Applicants who meet the qualification standards may be further screened. Those who are successful in the screening process are notified by mail to take an examination which may include a written, oral or performance examinations, or a combination thereof. If there is more than one part to an examination, a candidate must be successful on each preceding part to be allowed to compete in the next part. The number of candidates allowed to compete in successive parts of examinations may be limited to a specific number of candidates with the highest scores on the preceding parts of examination. Eligible Lists. Eligible lists contain names, in descending order of scores, of applicants who have passed the examination process. As vacancies occur, the names available at that time are submitted (certified) to the employing department. That department interviews and makes a selection. The other names are returned to the list for consideration of future vacancies for that position. Normally, a minimum of five names are submitted for one vacancy. Medical Evaluation/Examination. A pre-employment medical evaluation, including a urine drug screen, may be required of all applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment. Applicants in certain job classifications will also be required to complete a medical examination, which may include a psychological examination. The evaluation/examination(s) is administered at the County's expense. Candidates are cautioned not to quit or give notice to present employers until the medical evaluation/examination(s) has been completed and passed. Appointment. All new employees are required to sign various forms related to County employment, and must verify identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing proper documentation within 72 hours of employment as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Probationary Period. Employees serve a probationary period ranging from six months to one year prior to being considered permanent . An employee may be terminated with or without cause during the initial probationary period. Driver's License. A valid, appropriate California driver's license may be required for some positions. An employee may be required to use his/her own automobile in the course of employment. If so, there will be compensation at an established mileage reimbursement rate. Public Employee Oath. The California State Constitution requires that all public employees, before performing their duties, take and sign an oath or affirmation to support, defend, and bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitutions of the United States and the State of California. California law also requires that all public employees be declared disaster service workers, and as such, may be assigned disaster service activities during natural, man made, or war-caused emergencies. DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS All Kings County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local laws (CA Government Code Sec. 3100-3109 and Emergency Services Chapter 6-8 via adoption of local Ordinance No. 361 § 1, 2-25-75). As Disaster Service Workers, all County employees are expected to remain at work, or to report for work as soon as practicable, following a significant emergency or disaster. Note: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision or procedure described herein may be modified or revoked at any time without notice. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 01 The application and supplemental questionnaire must be completed fully. The following supplemental questions are used to help determine qualifications and eligibility to continue in the recruitment process. All education and experience used to answer the supplemental questions must be included on the education and work history portion of your application. Incomplete applications or supplemental questionnaires cannot be revised after submission and may be grounds for rejection. Responses such as see resume or see application or brief general statements will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications may be rejected. By clicking I Accept below, I certify that I understand and will follow the application instructions.
02 Do you have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent?
- Yes, I graduated from high school.
- Yes, I passed a GED equivalency exam.
- I did not graduate from high school or pass a GED equivalency exam, but I have attained a degree from an accredited college or university.
- None of the above.
03 Please list any training and/or coursework completed in the building or construction trades. In your response, indicate the college/school, date class(es) completed, and the number of units completed. If none, type N/A. 04 How many years of experience do you have in one of the following trades: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, heating and air conditioning, or building maintenance?
- Less than two year of experience
- Two years but less than three years of experience
- Three years of experience or more
- None
05 Please indicate below how many years of experience you have in the class of Building Maintenance Worker in Kings County.
- Less than one year
- One or more years
- None
06 Please indicate below which of the following trades you have at two or more years of full-time experience performing. CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Carpentry
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Building Maintenance
07 Please describe your experience performing duties in the following area(s): Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, heating and air conditioning, or building maintenance. BE SPECIFIC. In your response, indicate the employer where this experience was gained, dates of employment, job title, and relevant duties. If no experience, type N/A . 08 Do you possess a valid California Driver's License (CADL)?
- Yes, I possess a valid CADL.
- No, I do not possess a CADL, but I am ABLE to obtain a CADL prior to appointment to this position.
- No, and I am UNABLE to obtain a CADL prior to appointment.
09 This position requires a 30 minute response time from the employee's residence to the Hanford Government Center.
- Yes, I am ABLE to meet this requirement.
- No, I am UNABLE to meet this requirement.
10 This position requires the ability to qualify for deputization by the Kings County Sheriff's Office, including a background/fingerprint check and satisfactory driving record.
- I have read and understand the above requirement.
11 This position will be assigned to work on-call duty on a rotation basis, which may include occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays.
- Yes, I am ABLE to meet this requirement.
- No, I am UNABLE to meet this recruitment.
12 This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a valid forklift operator's certification prior to completion of the probationary period (within six months of appointment) to remain in the position.
- I have read and understand the above requirement.
13 I understand that only a complete and accurate application will be considered. I have included all current and at least 15 years previous work history and education. I also understand that my application must show all the relevant education and experience that I possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years. Additionally, I understand that the supplemental questions are considered part of my official application. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. False statements will be cause for disqualification, or discharge from employment. By clicking I Accept below, I certify that I understand and have followed the application instructions.
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