Fleet Services Student Worker

County of Ventura; Ventura (CA); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 25.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

County of Ventura seeks a Student Worker III to assist the Fleet Division with automotive and heavy equipment maintenance. Under supervision, you will gain practical experience while supporting mechanics in body repairs, tires, and safety inspections.

Applicants must be enrolled in a College-level Automotive or Auto Body Technology program and provide enrollment proof (nine units). The role is continuous and may be limited by summer and academic calendars.

Qualifikationen

• Enrolled in college-level Automotive or Auto Body Technology program.
• Must provide proof of enrollment (nine units).
• No prior experience required for Student Worker III.

Aufgaben

• Assist mechanics with vehicle body repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Mount, balance and repair tires; operate equipment as needed.
• Assist with safety inspections and parts deliveries.
• Maintain records of repairs and work orders.

Kenntnisse

Automotive basics

Safety awareness

Ausbildung

Automotive technology program enrollment

Jobbeschreibung

THE AGENCY

The General Services Agency (GSA) is made up of Fleet Services, Facilities, Procurement, Special Services, Security and Business Support, and the Parks Department and is responsible for a broad spectrum of services to all the County departments and agencies. It requires a very diverse workforce to accomplish the GSA mission of contributing to the quality of life in Ventura County by partnering with their customers to provide expertise and cost-effective service delivery, and foster the preservation of natural resources.

THE POSITION

Under close supervision, the Fleet Student Worker assists mechanics in the General Services Agency Fleet Division with technical work on automobiles, auto bodies, and heavy equipment to provide students with practical experience in automotive and heavy equipment technology.

PAYROLL TITLE

Student Worker III

AGENCY/DEPARTMENT

General Services Agency - Fleet

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

A Student Worker may only work for a three (3) year period. During that three (3) year period, a Student Worker may only work a total of 3,120 hours, working no more than 1,040 hours in each year of that three (3) year period.

Applications are reviewed on a flow basis as departments submit requests, meaning applications are reviewed as needed.

You will not be placed on the eligible list until you submit proof of academic/technical college/university class enrollment. Placement on the eligible list does NOT guarantee that all candidates will be contacted by hiring managers for interviews, nor imply that there are immediate openings available for all selected types of Student Worker positions. Hiring managers are not obligated to interview every candidate on a list referred to them. Factors to be considered may include education, training, experience and/or work availability. Student Worker III is represented by the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU), and incumbents in this bargaining unit are employed as extra-help and are not eligible for benefits.

Examples Of Duties

Duties May Include But Are Not Limited To

• Depending upon assignment, assists mechanics with vehicle body repairs, or preventative maintenance of automobiles, trucks, and heavy equipment.
• Mounts, balances and repairs tires and tubes.
• Operates equipment as required to carry out maintenance.
• Depending upon assignment, assists mechanics with vehicle frame repairs, or overhaul and repair of automobiles, trucks, and heavy equipment.
• Assists mechanics with safety inspections.
• Picks up parts and equipment and delivers vehicles.
• Maintains records of repairs made, work orders and time worked, while performing repairs.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

These are the minimum employment qualifications for students who wish to work for the County of Ventura.

Education, Training, And Experience

Student Worker III - No experience is required, however candidates must be enrolled in a College level Automotive or Auto Body Technology program. Students must provide proof that they are enrolled in at least nine (9) units of academic/technical college/university courses at the undergraduate level.

Student Worker III's may work during the summer upon providing evidence that they have graduated from high school or carried at least nine (9) units in the previous spring session, are enrolled for at least nine (9) units for the next fall session, OR are enrolled in at least three (3) units of summer courses.

NOTE

NOTE: Audits of class enrollment will be routinely completed to ensure minimum requirements are being met.

Necessary Special Requirements

Must either possess or be able to obtain a valid California driver license by the date of hire.

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, twist, and lift heavy objects.

Recruitment Process

FINAL FILING DATE

This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it. Your application and proof of class enrollment must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documentation may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application and supplemental questionnaire.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying

All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination AT THE TIME OF FILING. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION - qualifying

All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the screening and selection process.

Candidates successfully completing the stated requirements may be placed on an eligible list for a period of six (6) months.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information and driving record is required for this position.

We do not accept resumes in lieu of our application form, nor do we accept any application materials via email.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The County of Ventura 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.

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Chinna Nahabedian by e-mail at [e-mail] by telephone at [phone].

None Assigned.

01

• Currently enrolled in at least nine (9) units of academic courses at the undergraduate level.
• Currently enrolled in at least six (6) units at the graduate level.
• Graduated high school in previous Spring.
• Enrolled in at least nine (9) units in previous Spring.
• Enrolled in at least the (3) units in Summer session.
• Enrolled in at least nine (9) units in next Fall session.
• None of the above.

02

• A copy of my student enrollment is attached to my online application.
• I do not have and/or cannot submit a copy of student enrollment by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. I understand that this means that I will not be considered further in the recruitment process.

03

• Yes
• No

04

What is your declared college major or vocational program objective?

05

• I am willing/able to work during the Spring session.
• I am willing/able to work during the Fall session.
• I am willing/able to work during the Winter session.
• I am only willing/able to work during the Summer session (June - August).
• I am willing/able to work during all school sessions.

06

Please indicate any coursework in Automotive Technology or Auto Body which you have completed, and indicate the school where you took the course. If you have not completed any coursework, please type "none.".

07

• Yes
• No
• Required Question