CARPENTER I

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Patton State Hospital is seeking a Carpenter I to perform hospital-wide carpentry duties in support of a project involving anti-ligature restroom renovations. The role requires reading blueprints, using hand and power tools, and coordinating with contractors to meet safety and facility standards.

Limited term positions may extend up to 24 months with the possibility of becoming permanent. A valid driver’s license is required, and applicants should follow CalCareers procedures for eligibility and

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Driver’s License is required.
• Ability to read and write English at a level required for job performance.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of lumber grades, materials, tools and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform rough and finished carpentry hospital-wide.
• Read and interpret plans and specifications to complete work.
• Work with contractors and trades staff to ensure safe project completion.
• Estimate materials and labor; lead unskilled assistants when needed.

Skills

Carpentry

Blueprint reading

Use of hand tools

Use of power tools

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

$4,930.00 - $5,901.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department, is accepting applications for at least (1) Limited Term, Full-Time appointment to the Carpenter I position. This vacancy exists in the Facility Operations Department and is under the direction of the Carpenter Supervisor. Carpenters shall be responsible for carpentry duties hospital wide. Limited term positions may be extended up to 24 months with the possibility of becoming Permanent.

This position will support a project-specific need involving anti-ligature restroom renovations withing patient-occupied buildings. The Carpenter I will perform carpentry work associated with the renovation and modification of existing facilities and will collaborate with contractors and other skilled trades staff to ensure project work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, and facility requirements.

Possession of a valid Driver’s License is required to operate a State owned or leased vehicle.

Ability to:

Ability to bend; reach; ascent stairs, slopes and inclines; work at heights applicable to trade demands; and labor in the outdoors in all weather conditions. Produce both rough and finished carpentry, use hand and power carpentry tools, read and write English at a level required for successful job performance; work from blueprints and interpret plans and specifications; recognize lumber grades and types; keep records and make simple reports; prepare rough sketches of carpentry work; and make estimates of material and labor; follow oral and written instructions; instruct and lead unskilled assistants.

• Operate automotive equipment and haul materials using state vehicles and vessels.

Knowledge of:

Principles, methods, materials tools, and equipment used in carpentry; Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety applicable to Carpentry; and Building codes.

The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.

The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

In order to gain list eligibility and be appointed to the Carpenter I classification, please follow the link below to the exam bulletin. Failure to take the exam will result in your application not moving forward in our process. Please follow the directions carefully: Carpenter I Exam Bulletin.

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis. The cut-off-dates are the first and third Monday of each month. All completed applications submitted by each cut-off-date will be reviewed at that time. Note: Applications may be processed on a flow basis prior to the cutoff-date to meet the hiring needs of the department.

All applicants may be pre-screened for breadth and depth of experience. Only the most qualified applicants may be interviewed based on screening criteria. For this reason, it is especially important that applicants take special care in thoroughly and accurately completing the application.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Patton is a forensic psychiatric hospital and was established in 1890 and opened in 1893. DSH-Patton provides treatment to forensically and civilly committed patients within a secure treatment area. The hospital does not accept voluntary admissions.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CARPENTER I

Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPSmail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from [e-mail]. It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Examination/ Employment Application (STD. 678) including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week , and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

Complete Application Packages (including your STD. 678 and any other relevant documents such as unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) must be submitted electronically via your CalCareers account. Please reference Job Control #530417 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Please review the Benefits Summary that may also be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find information on the benefits afforded by membership in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act, and salary ranges and a summary of the Carpenter I classification.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Patton

Human Resources-Employment Unit
[phone]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department’s EEO Office.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Training and Development (T&D)

Training and Development (T&D) assignments are temporary assignments of up to 24 months for training purposes. DSH encourages the use of T&D assignments to provide employees the opportunity to obtain any or a combination of the following:

• Provide the experience necessary to satisfy the experience component of the minimum qualifications of the T&D classification or gain competencies for the preferred or desirable qualifications of the T&D classification.
• Provide employees broader experience and skills that will improve their ability to perform in their current position.
• Help prepare employees for future promotions; or
• Facilitate an employee’s entry into a new occupational field.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.