Maintenance Worker I - Extra-Help
Company: County of Sonoma
Location: Santa Rosa
Posted on: May 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Position Information
Sonoma County Public Infrastructure is now hiring multiple
extra-help Maintenance Worker I positions. Starting salary up to
$27.51/hour* depending upon experience.
The Sonoma County Public Infrastructure Department (SoCoPi) is
responsible for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the
County-maintained public road system and airport facilities. Every
year, they manage numerous capital paving, construction, and road
safety improvement projects. Their Maintenance Workers perform a
variety of unskilled and semi-skilled road maintenance and facility
management tasks.
The ideal candidates for these positions will have a current, valid
driver's license and are:
Working Conditions: Job duties of the Maintenance Worker I position
require sitting, standing, walking on level, slopes, and slippery
surfaces at various heights, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping,
crawling, squatting, crouching, and grasping. They also require the
need to lift, carry, and push equipment, materials, and supplies
weighing up to 100 pounds. Incumbents are required to be available
for after-hours emergency response; work in close proximity to
moving traffic; and work in all weather conditions, including rain,
cold, heat, fumes, dust, and other air contaminants which may cause
eye and skin irritation. The nature of the work also requires
incumbents to climb ladders, ride personnel lifts, work in confined
spaces, handle noise-producing tools and equipment, and drive a
motorized vehicle. Under the Federal Department of Transportation
(DOT) regulations, incumbents will be subject to random drug
testing if they operate vehicles and/or equipment which require DOT
testing.
EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYMENT
Extra-help employees relieve or augment permanent staff. Temporary,
extra-help employees are not in the classified civil service and do
not have property rights to permanently allocated positions. In
addition, they do not receive most employee benefits such as
long-term disability insurance coverage; accrual of vacation;
participation in the County retirement program; or eligibility to
take promotional examinations. Temporary, extra-help employees are
limited in their employment to a maximum of one calendar year.
These employees must be off of work for three months before they
can be re-employed on an extra help basis. Extra-help employees who
meet the eligibility requirements may qualify for a County
contribution toward medical coverage.
SoCoPi is currently recruiting to fill multiple, temporary
extra-help Maintenance Worker I positions. The employment list
established from this recruitment may be used to fill future
extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active
status of the list. SoCoPi is formally the Department of
Transportation and Public Works.
*Salary is negotiable within the established range.
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE
COMPLETED.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and training
which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and
abilities listed. Normally this would include: Some experience in
road construction or maintenance work that includes the use of
light mechanical machines, hand tools, and in performing heavy
physical labor.
License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate
level, including special endorsements as required by the State of
California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform
the essential job functions of the position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of: basic construction materials; safety practices and
tools commonly used in construction and maintenance; and preventive
maintenance and safe operations of trucks, light construction
equipment, machines and power tools.
Ability to: perform a variety of semiskilled manual maintenance and
construction tasks for extended periods and under unfavorable
weather conditions; safely operate light motorized machines and
power tools; understand and follow oral and written instructions;
follow basic safety policies and procedures; accurately complete
simple report forms; work effectively with others; read and write
English at a level appropriate for successful job performance;
perform basic arithmetic calculations; and demonstrate physical
strength, endurance, and mechanical aptitude.
Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE
COMPLETED.
The selection procedure will consist of the following
examination:
An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination
(pass/not pass) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's
combination of educational coursework, training, experience,
knowledge, and abilities that relate to this position to ensure
satisfaction of the minimum qualifications for this position.
Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications for the position
will be placed on an extra-help employment list and referred to the
department. The department may contact candidates from the
employment list who possess the most appropriate job-related
qualifications for further consideration.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A background investigation is required prior to employment.
Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are
typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling
such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result
in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy.
Reference information will not be made available to applicants.
Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a
physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the
duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a
conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which
the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job
letter. You may also review the to determine the requirements for
this position.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications are accepted online at . Paper applications may be
submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the
mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as
outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date
specified on the first page of this job announcement. Continuous
recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient
number of qualified applications have been received. Applications
received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.
The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating
a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of
belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is
representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to
be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment
are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
HR Analyst: CG
HR Technician: EV
Keywords: County of Sonoma, Santa Rosa , Maintenance Worker I - Extra-Help, Professions , Santa Rosa, California
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