Crafts Worker III - JAIL Complex

Job Summary

This examination is being given to fill 2 vacancies in the General Services Department. These 2 vacancies are located at the San Joaquin County Jail. This is also to establish an eligible list that may be used to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.

NOTE:
All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e‑mail. The e‑mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e‑mail often for updates. If you do not have an e‑mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via U.S. Mail.

• Positions are located at the San Joaquin County Jail facilities and are subject to a passing law enforcement background check.
• Crafts workers located at the San Joaquin County Jail are eligible to a 7.5% “facility pay” base salary increase.

• Vacation Accrual Rate:
  San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate’s total years of public service.
• Sick Leave:
  Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non‑reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County’s minimum sick leave cash‑out provisions.

$2,000 upon completion of first‑year equivalent employment (2,080 hours)

$1,000 upon completion of third‑year equivalent employment (6,240 hours)

$3,000 upon completion of sixth‑year equivalent employment (12,480 hours)

• Perform skilled painting, glazing, carpentry, plastering, locksmithing, masonry, plumbing, metal work, welding, electrical, mechanical, heating and ventilating, and related maintenance trades work.
• Pour concrete, hang doors, lay flooring, install partitions and drop‑ceiling; repair door closures, furniture and roofing; perform general carpentry work.
• Perform general plumbing repair; install water and gas lines, lavatories and faucets; unplug sewers and drains.
• Install and replace light fixtures, bulbs, ballasts and fuses; install conduit, electrical wiring, switches and outlets.
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on locks, appliances, automotive equipment, boilers, heating and ventilating, and related mechanical devices.
• Operate and maintain a variety of motorized tools, equipment and vehicles.
• Read, interpret and work from sketches, diagrams, or simple blueprints; forecast material needs and order supplies; maintain records; prepare reports.
• May lead other workers.

• Two years of journey‑level experience in at least one building trade.
• or Four years as a Crafts Worker II in San Joaquin County Service.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
• Special requirement:
  Two years of journey‑level experience in one of the following building trades may be required for assignment or continued assignment to specific departments: painting, carpentry, plumbing, welding, electrical, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC).

Methods and practices, tools and materials, safety precautions and occupational hazards of the building maintenance trades.

Lead a small group of semi‑skilled or unskilled workers; prepare and work from sketches or plans for construction, renovation and maintenance of buildings and equipment; make accurate estimates of time and material required for repair and maintenance work; use tools employed in the building trades; keep records and prepare reports; follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Mobility – stand for long periods of time; push and pull; bend and squat; drive; operate heavy equipment; climb stairs; crawl; lift over 70 pounds.
• Visual – overall vision sufficient to read close‑up; color perception; eye‑hand coordination; dexterity – reaching; grasping; repetitive motion; writing.
• Hearing/Talking – hear on the telephone/radio; hear faint sounds; talk on telephone/radio.
• Emotional/Psychological – emergency situations; public contact; decision making; heights; hazardous…