General Maintenance Mechanic

The Job

San Bernardino County is recruiting for General Maintenance Mechanics who perform skilled work in a variety of fields in the maintenance and repair of buildings, mechanical and electrical systems, structures, equipment, and related facilities for a variety of County buildings throughout the County.

Vacancies exist throughout the County. The eligible list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies throughout the County as they occur.

For more detailed information, refer to the General Maintenance Mechanic job description.

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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Incumbents must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, work history & education check, as well as a job-related physical exam and drug screening.
Physical: Incumbents must be able to reach, lift, and move heavy objects, either manually or with the aid of lifting devices, including cement bags, plywood, sheet rock, and other building supplies. Additionally, incumbents must be able to work in close quarters, outdoor areas, climb ladders, and work on roofs.

Environment: Incumbents may occasionally be exposed to hazardous chemicals, infectious materials, and radiation.

Travel: Travel throughout the county is required. Employees must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license. Employees in this class may be required to use personal vehicles and show proof of automobile liability insurance.

Shift: Some positions require availability for night and swing shifts, weekends, and on-call, including holidays and in support of 24-hour facilities, as needed. Indicate availability on application.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of journey-level experience performing maintenance and repair of large commercial or industrial buildings in at least one (1) of the following trades: landscaping and/or irrigation, electrical, plumbing, heating/ventilation/air conditioning (HVAC), or carpentry.

Note: Residential building experience and new construction experience are NOT considered qualifying.

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COMPLETION OF APPRENTICESHIP: Successful completion of a structured, formal four (4) year trade apprenticeship program resulting in journey-level status in one (1) of the trades listed above. Indicate completion of apprenticeship, including provider and date, on the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be sure to include apprenticeship work experience in the work history section of your application.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will display dependability and experience with use of proper hand tools required to make needed repairs to buildings, irrigation, and equipment, demonstrating an emphasis on safety for self, fellow workers, and the public.

Selection Process

Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire; resumes will not be reviewed. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, may be referred for interview.

Be sure to include in your application and Supplemental Questionnaire any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements, as it will be used to competitively evaluate your qualifications.

All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email .Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk, and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

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The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: 7/26/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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