Utility Worker,Institutions Job Santa Barbara area,California USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Position

Under direction, maintains inventory of linen, clothing, and supplies; operates detainees' property room; accepts delivery of and transports supplies; provides various services to the different bureaus of the Sheriff's Office, including but not limited to any of the Sheriff's Custody facilities, or to detention facilities operated by the Probation Department; performs and/or supervises inmates or detainees performing minor housekeeping tasks and repairs;

performs related duties as required.

Responsibilities

Orders and issues linen and clothing, coordinates laundry services, and checks supplies received against invoices; distributes goods, arranges supplies on shelves, and maintains inventory records; maintains security of items stored in the supply room; stores and keeps records of detainees' or inmates' clothing and bulk property.

Supervises inmates or detainees in various work assignments; performs or supervises minor housekeeping tasks such as painting, cleaning, making simple repairs, and performing light building or grounds maintenance; operates yard equipment for grounds maintenance; assists with submission and follow‑up of maintenance requests.

Lifts, moves, and transports heavy and bulky items; writes simple reports and memoranda regarding lost property and inmate/detainee disciplinary problems.

Uses a computer to enter data for record of inmate property, order and inventory supplies, and linens.

Issues and delivers office supplies and equipment; oversees or provides mail handling and courier services as needed.

Transports vehicles to the County garage and to other locations within the County; monitors inventory and condition of safety equipment, oversees equipment maintenance; arranges vehicle maintenance and repairs through County garage; maintains service records of vehicles; assists employees in obtaining vehicles and transportation.

Assists the public in person or on the phone.

May assist food service workers as needed.

Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:
English grammar and usage sufficient to keep records, place orders, and prepare simple narrative reports; basic math to place supply orders and maintain inventory.

Ability to:
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions; work independently without close supervision; keep accurate records; use a computer to complete daily tasks; perform minor building maintenance tasks and learn to make minor repairs; communicate effectively with current and former inmates/juveniles in detention and with members of the public; work well with co‑workers, inmates, and the public; maintain appropriate relationships with inmates or juveniles in custody;

safely maintain the security of assigned inmates or juveniles in custody; learn to operate a forklift based on assignment.

Additional Requirements: Must be physically able to lift heavy items up to 50 pounds; perform continuous standing, walking, reaching, and bending; may be exposed to hazardous materials, chemicals, fumes, and toxic substances; work may require bending, stooping, lifting, carrying, and moving heavy objects over uneven surfaces; possess a valid California Class C driver’s license at the time of appointment; successfully complete a one‑year probationary period.

Benefits

County of Santa Barbara Employee Benefits and Compensation include medical, dental, and vision plans; compensation summary; retirement plans; and retirement reciprocity or time and service credit for applicants from other public sector employers.

Selection Process

Review applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.

Qualified candidates will be invited to submit a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ). Failure to submit the PHQ by the deadline results in disqualification.

Online computerized skills assessment. Candidates must obtain a percentage score of at least 70 to be placed on the employment list.

Successful candidates will have their names placed on an employment list for a minimum of three months.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law, state law, or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a merit‑based selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates.

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Utility Worker, Institutions