Sheriff's Facilities Mechanic

Sheriff's Facilities Mechanic

This recruitment is being conducted to establish an Open Eligible List to fill vacancies within the Sheriff's Department, until the next recruitment. This list may be utilized to fill positions of lower level classifications within the same occupational series. Some positions in this job classification may be assigned to work schedules that include weekends, evening shift, or night shift and may be assigned to work in a Correctional Facility.

Night shift or Evening shift differential is paid in addition to hourly salary as listed. An employee who is regularly assigned to a Correctional Facility shall be paid an additional $1.00 per hour. Incumbents may be required to work inside the Coroner's Division.

Facilities Mechanic if you're looking for stability and growth look no further, build your future with Facility Operations in the Orange County Sheriff's Department. General duties of a Sheriff's Facilities Mechanic include performing a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work in the areas of electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, mechanical, welding, food services equipment, detention equipment, carpentry, and related repairs to provide maintenance for buildings and associated equipment.

Desirable qualifications The ideal candidate will demonstrate related education, experience and training in the areas listed below:

• Use and operate an electric multi-meter, with heavy emphasis on electrical troubleshooting
• Proficient with computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Understanding and following oral and written directions
• Inspect and diagnose malfunctions of electrical, mechanical, and structural problems and determine appropriate course of action
• Has the ability to communicate orally and in writing

(1) year of hands on maintenance repairing one or more of the following:

• Electric and gas fired ovens
• Commercial food preparation equipment
• Folger Adams and Southern Steel detention equipment
• Commercial laundry washer/extractors and dryers
• Enclosed track conveyor systems, air conditioning, gas and arc welding methods
• Boiler maintenance and associated controls
• Work in cold storage boxes with temperatures ranging from 0 to 45 degrees

Minimum qualifications Knowledge in:
The methods, tools and materials of the various building trades; and codes pertinent to the repair of buildings, building facilities and related equipment. Ability To:

• Perform a variety of building maintenance and repair work in the electrical, mechanical, carpentry and plumbing trades
• Skillfully use standard hand and power tools
• Diagnose the cause of electrical, mechanical and structural problems and determine appropriate course of action
• Make safe, skillful repairs to electrical and mechanical systems and structural facilities
• Work independently with minimum instruction and without direct supervision
• Work from blueprints and sketches, oral and written instructions
• Work in close proximity to inmates

License

Required:

Possession of a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher, by date of appointment. Physical, Mental and

Environmental Conditions:

The County of Orange is committed to providing a means for applicants who may have a disability to identify areas in which they may request a reasonable accommodation. Applicants are encouraged to contact the recruiter listed for any questions or to request an accommodation during the selection process. The following is a description of the physical abilities necessary to perform the essential job functions of this position:

• Incumbents may be required to work inside of a jail facility and in close proximity to inmates
• Work outside or drive in inclement weather conditions
• May have exposure to steam, chemicals and occasionally work in room temperatures of 90-100 degrees

Physical Requirements:

• Confined Manual dexterity to operate hand tools and other machinery
• Pass initial asbestos physical examination and subsequent periodic examination in order to be issued and utilize a respirator
• Body strength to lift up to 50 pounds
• Vision to distinguish and identify colors
• Physical agility to perform bending and stooping activities
• Conf…