About the Employer Located in one of the most diverse areas of California, Elk Grove Unified is an award-winning district known for its commitment to academic excellence and learning for all students in its 68 schools in nine high school regions. It covers 320 square miles within the City of Elk Grove, the City of Sacramento, the City of Rancho Cordova, and the unincorporated area of Sacramento County. EGUSD integrates career-based learning and real-world workplace experiences with rigorous academics to prepare its students for college, career, and life, supporting them with the means to be creative problem solvers, self-aware, self-reliant, and self-disciplined; technically literate; effective communicators and collaborators; and engaged in the community as individuals with integrity. Job Summary The Facilities and Planning Department identifies the need for new schools, determines school site locations, plans and constructs modernization projects and additions to existing schools, and builds new facilities as approved by the Board of Education. The department is also responsible for securing state funding for new school construction and modernization projects through the School Facility Program, enrollment projections, school attendance boundaries, and the collection of school-related taxes and impact fees. Job Description / Essential Elements: ELK GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS TITLE: CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN II BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned Construction Project Manager or the Director- Construction, participate in the preparation and evaluation of proposals for programs and projects; assist in preparing and reviewing designs, plans, cost estimates, work orders, specifications, shop drawings, bid documents and submittals; oversee the day-to-day activities of contractors and architects at construction sites; assure compliance with specifications, standards, codes and regulations related to construction projects. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Construction Technician II incumbents communicate with architects and engineers for various projects and are involved in the day-to-day oversight of construction projects. The Construction Technician III is the senior level in the series. Incumbents are responsible for overseeing and inspecting large construction projects and may have the authority to direct inspectors on occasion. The Construction Technician I is the entry-level classification in the series. Incumbents respond to inquiries regarding construction projects researching files, gathering data and may monitor plan room operations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Participate in the preparation and evaluation of proposals for programs and projects; assist with preparing and reviewing designs, plans, cost estimates, work orders, specifications, shop drawings, bid documents and submittals. Assist with preparing design and development guidelines for architects; monitor and assure compliance of contractors with labor codes, standards, and equal employment opportunity laws and guidelines. Oversee the day-to-day activities of construction projects; participate in construction inspections; inspect land, sites, and structures; monitor progress of projects and recommend approval of progress payments for completed work; prepare lists itemizing defects in construction, materials, and quality of work. Operate a computer and assigned software; operate standard office equipment as assigned; drive a vehicle to various sites to conduct work. Prepare and maintain records and reports related to assigned activities. Attend and participate in meetings as assigned. Communicate with federal, State and local agencies regarding construction projects; coordinate project efforts with local utility companies including the preparation of related contracts. Perform related duties as assigned. DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Applicable building codes, and federal, state and local laws and regulations. Construction contracting methods, terminology, documents, procedures and policies. Interpersonal skills including tact, patience and courtesy. Oral and written communication skills. Technical aspects in field of specialty. Record-keeping techniques. Use of graphics in construction design. ABILITY TO Participate in drawing plans and writing specifications for a variety of construction projects. Participate in coordinating and reviewing the work of architects and other contract workers. Learn cost estimating of construction projects and preparation of contracts and specifications. Coordinate multiple concurrent activities. Perform construction inspections. Compile data for studies. Interpret, apply and explain policies and regulations related to assigned activities. Prepare and maintain various logs, records and reports related to assigned activities. Operate a computer and other equipment as assigned. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Work with blueprints, sketches and other architectural plans or related documents. Meet schedules and time lines. Work independently with little direction. Plan and organize work. Learn to analyze situations accurately and adopt effective course of action. Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance. Sketch plans, write instructions and write reports. Hear and speak to exchange information. Walk over rough and uneven surfaces at construction sites. See to read a variety of materials and inspect sites. Move hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard. Walk, sit or stand for extended periods of time. Bend at the waist, kneel or crouch. Reach overhead, above the shoulders or horizontally. Climb ladders. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Any combination equivalent to: college level course work in a related field and three years experience in construction work. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California Class C driver's license. WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Indoor and outdoor environment. May be required to drive as needed. HAZARDS: Working at heights at roof levels. Working below ground and in confined areas at construction sites. Requirements / Qualifications Please complete our on-line application in full. Please scan required documents. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO BE SCANNED AND ATTACHED MUST BE IN .PDF FORMAT.
- Letter of Introduction (Must be signed.)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two (2) Letters of Recommendation. Letters must be signed.)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information The Certificate requirement is available in the Information/Testing link above. The Elk Grove Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Amreek Singh, Chief Human Resources Officer, 9510 Elk Grove - Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624, 916-###-####, Title IX Coordinator: Amreek Singh, Chief Human Resources Officer, 9510 Elk Grove - Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624, 916-###-#### and Section 504 Coordinators: Keith Mims and Don Gordon, Coordinators, 9510 Elk Grove - Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624, 916-###-####.