Crafts Worker III

TCSA; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

125 Flexible Benefits Plan

Retirement Plan

Job summary

San Joaquin County in Stockton, CA seeks a Crafts Worker III to perform a broad range of skilled trades in building maintenance and construction. The role requires journey level experience in at least one building trade and a valid California driver’s license; a second set of qualifications may apply for certain departments.

Typical duties include carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical and HVAC tasks, with opportunities to lead a small crew and contribute to safety and maintenance programs.

Qualifications

• Two years of journey level experience in at least one building trade.
• Four years as Crafts Worker II in San Joaquin County Service (Pattern II) with valid California driver’s license.
• Special requirement: two years journey level experience in one of painting, carpentry, plumbing, welding, electrical, HVAC may be required for specific assignments.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled painting, glazing, carpentry, plastering, locksmithing, masonry, plumbing, metal work, welding, electrical, mechanical, heating and ventilating, and related maintenance trades work.
• Pours concrete, hangs doors, lays flooring, installs partitions and drop ceilings; repairs doors and roofing; general carpentry.
• Installs and repairs plumbing systems; installs water/gas lines, lavatories and fixtures; clears sewer/drains.
• Installs/replaces light fixtures, wiring, switches and outlets; maintains mechanical devices.
• Reads sketches and blueprints; estimates material needs; orders supplies; maintains records and reports.
• May lead other workers.

Skills

Carpentry

Painting

Plastering

Masonry

Plumbing

Electric

Locksmithing

Welding

HVAC

Job description

Crafts Worker III – PROB 1126

This examination is being given to fill 1 vacancy in the Probation Department and 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 US Mail.

THIS CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO PASS AN EXTENSIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT BACKGROUND AS PART OF THE HIRING PROCESS.

Pre‑Employment Physical and Drug Screen available to Potentials new hires into this classification. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible candidate has passed the drug screen and physical. The County pays for the initial drug screen and physical.

$5,533-$6,726

Location: 44 N San Joaquin St, Third Floor, Suite 330, Stockton, California 95202

Contract type: Monthly Salary

About the position: This is the third level class in the Crafts Worker series. An employee in this class independently performs a variety of skilled tasks related to building construction, installation, alteration, maintenance and repair. This class differs from that of Crafts Worker II in that an employee of the latter class functions at the sub‑journey level performing semi‑skilled tasks and assisting in skilled work. This class differs from that of Crafts Worker IV in that an employee of the latter class is a working supervisor.

Minimum qualifications: Experience: Two (2) years of journey level experience in at least one of the building trades.

Compensation and benefits: The County offers an excellent benefits plan which includes a county contribution to health insurance, dental and vision insurance plans. Other benefits also offered by the County include:

• 1937 Retirement Act plan with reciprocity with CALPERS.
• 12 days sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation.
• 10 days of vacation leave (15 days after 3 years, 20 days after 10 years, and 23 days after 20 years)
• 14 paid holidays per year
• Life Insurance
• 125 Flexible Benefits Plan
• 401(a) Deferred Compensation plan
• Salary merit increases

Pattern I:

Pattern II

Experience: Four years of experience as a Crafts Worker II in San Joaquin County Service.

And for Both Patterns

License: Possession of valid California driver’s license.

All Crafts Workers stationed at the San Joaquin County Juvenile Hall are eligible for a 3% “Facility Pay” base salary increase.

Typical duties

• Performs skilled painting, glazing, carpentry, plastering, locksmithing, masonry, plumbing, metal work, welding, electrical, mechanical, heating and ventilating, and related maintenance trades work.
• Pours concrete, hangs doors, lays flooring, installs partitions and drop ceilings; repairs door closures, furniture and roofing; performs general carpentry work.
• Performs general plumbing repair; installs water and gas lines, lavatories and faucets; unplugs sewers and drains.
• Installs and replaces light fixtures, bulbs, ballasts and fuses; installs conduit, electrical wiring, switches and outlets.
• Maintains and performs minor repairs on locks, appliances, automotive equipment, boilers, heating and ventilating, and related mechanical devices.
• Operates and maintains a variety of motorized tools, equipment and vehicles.
• Reads, interprets and works from sketches, diagrams, or simple blueprints; forecasts material needs and orders supplies; maintains records; prepares reports.
• May lead other workers.

Qualifications

EITHER I: Experience – Two years of journey level experience in at least one of the building trades.

OR II: Experience – Four years as a Crafts Worker II in San Joaquin County Service. License – Possession of 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).

Knowledge

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

Ability

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 relationship with others.

Physical/Mental Requirements

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 Factors – Emergency situations; public contact; decision making; heights; hazardous materials; working alone; working weekends/nights/overtime; Environmental Conditions – Noise; dirt dust smoke, fumes, poor ventilation; indoor and outdoor temperature conditions.

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org).

Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Benefits

Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021.

• Health Insurance: San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available.
• Dental Insurance: The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.
• Vision Insurance: The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.
• Life Insurance: The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000; 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000; 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000; 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000. Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate.
• 125 Flexible Benefits Plan: This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre‑tax dollars to pay for health‑related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit).
• Retirement Plan: Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information.
• Deferred Compensation: The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $22,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $30,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available.
• Vacation: Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years.
• Holidays: Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals, use, and cashability of accrued time.
• Sick Leave: 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive: An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one‑half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year.
• Bereavement Leave: 3 days of paid leave for the death of qualifying family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child.
• Merit Salary Increase: New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step.
• Educational Reimbursement Program: Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career‑related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year.
• Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area.
• School Activities: Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities.

Selection Procedures

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process:

• Written Exam: The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list.
• Oral Exam: The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate’s score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list.
• Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list.
• Rate‑out: A rate‑out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate’s application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate‑out process.

Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points.

*Other selection information omitted for brevity.*