Extra Help Maintenance Worker I

Multiple vacancies with the Facilities Division of General Services Agency. Current positions are in the Visalia and Porterville area and must be available to work between 7 am and 5:30pm Monday - Friday. Applications will be reviewed by County Human Resources & Development. As extra help positions become available, County departments with the job openings, will select the most qualified and appropriate applicant for the position available. The number of hours and duration of employment varies by each assignment.

Extra help employees may work in a variety of County departments in locations throughout the geographic county area. Extra help employees may not work more than 1,559 hours in any fiscal year from July to June. An extra help employee who mistakenly works in excess of 1,559 hours in a fiscal year does not become a probationary or regular employee.

Applications will be active for six months. If you are hired for an extra help and you complete a work assignment and then if you wish to be employed again, you must resubmit an Extra Help application online. There are not benefits associated with extra help positions.

Typical Duties

Assist with maintenance and repair work on heating, plumbing, electrical, ventilation and air conditioning systems in County buildings; clean, lubricate, replace or repair mechanical parts and equipment such as belts, motors, air handlers, generators, filters; check, test, install and repair electrical equipment, wiring and fixtures; service refrigeration, kitchen and laundry equipment; do semi-skilled plumbing and keep drainage systems clear and in working order; may build and install partitions and forms for retaining walls, curbs and sidewalks; test and treat steam plant systems with chemicals and check controls, valves, traps and boilers; use electric and gas welders for metal fabrication and repair work.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Requires completion of the twelfth (12th) grade or equivalent.

Experience: Requires two (2) years of experience in construction or maintenance in the building trades.

Knowledge of: Math including fractions sufficient to take and manipulate measurements; basic maintenance and repair methods for plumbing and electrical systems.

Skill/Ability to: Perform basic repair and installation of mechanical and electrical equipment and plumbing fixtures; use power and manual hand tools; read and understand instruction manuals and diagrams; give and follow verbal and written instructions; organize work in proper step-by-step order and carry out assignments to completion; read blueprints sufficient to locate plumbing and electrical wiring; work cooperatively with others; observe safe work practices.

Special Requirements : Applicants must undergo a law enforcement background investigation and receive clearance to work within Sheriff Department detention facilities and maintain that clearance for the duration of employment. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service .
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Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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