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• Date Posted: Oct 06 23:43, 09

Building Maintenance Supervisor

Santa Barbara, CA

SALARY: $4049 - $4943 approximately per month.

OPENING DATE: 10/07/09 CLOSING DATE: 10/19/09

We are accepting applications to fill a vacancy in Santa Barbara. The current vacancy is in the
Sheriff's Department.

THE POSITION: Under direction, supervises a staff of skilled and semi-skilled workers in maintenance tasks, and may supervise contract employees performing janitorial and custodial duties; performs complex maintenance tasks; and performs related duties as required.

Disqualifiers:
• A felony conviction in California, or with a conviction for an offense in another state which would be classified as a felony in California;
• Currently on Probation;
• Misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and recency;
• Conviction of/or sustained petitions for any sex crime;
• Recent drug use. Failure to reveal prior use will be disqualifying;
• Unfavorable work history;
• History of domestic violence.

The Candidate possess:
• Integrity;
• Excellent leadership skills;
• Creativity;
• Great communications skills;
• Ability to direct inmates to complete projects;
• Basic computer skills.

The Ideal Candidate will posses:
• General contractor license;
• Ability to read and/or draft simple building plans.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Makes periodic inspections of assigned facilities to determine condition; diagnoses problems and initiates necessary action; plans and schedules routine maintenance; establishes work priorities; issues work orders; prepares sketches, plans, and carries out remodeling projects; estimates materials and labor costs for remodeling, alterations, and installation projects; orders and issues tools, equipment, supplies, and supervises maintenance thereof; maintains materials and equipment inventories; performs complex repair and maintenance tasks; supervises a staff of skilled and semi-skilled workers in such maintenance duties as painting, carpentry, masonry, cement work, and general upkeep involving structures, furnishings, equipment, floor coverings, acoustical ceiling, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical, and related systems; trains, instructs, and assigns subordinates, and inspects completed work; trains and evaluates staff; maintains time and cost records; schedules vacation, relief, and emergency coverage; ensures that safety standards and regulations are observed.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
1.Three years of journey-level experience in construction and/or maintenance work, including one year of experience in a specialty building trade and as a leadworker or supervisor; or,
2.a combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Additional Requirement: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License.

Knowledge of: building maintenance and repair methods, materials, tools, and equipment; the operation and repair of building mechanical and electrical systems; housekeeping and janitorial tasks and standards; safety standards and regulations.
Ability to: plan, schedule, train, and supervise the work of others; perform complex repair and maintenance tasks; understand and follow through under general directions, and/or on own initiative; maintain records and prepare simple reports; coordinate building and maintenance activities within the division and with other divisions and departments; learn and apply principles and practices of supervision; learn contract administration.

Additional Information: Incumbents work in a locked facility with hostile and/or aggressive individuals convicted of crimes, including violent crimes. Incumbents may be required to work shifts, weekends, and holidays.

SELECTION PROCESS:
1.Review applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine those candidates who meet the employment standards.
2.Complete the Sheriff's Supplemental Personal History Questionnaire.
3.Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking. Responses to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and scored. Candidates’ final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than eleven qualified applicants.
4.Tour of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Correctional Facility, week of 11/2/09. This is required prior to be invited to a Selection Interview.
5.Selection Interviews will be conducted the week of 11/9/09.
Appointee Must Successfully Complete the following:
POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION will measure the accuracy of information given during the background investigation process and is part of the background investigation.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION includes an interview and a thorough check of police records, personal, military, and employment histories, and inquiry of persons who know you and evaluate whether you: respect the law and rights of others; are dependable and responsible; have demonstrated mature judgment in areas such as the use of drugs and intoxicants; are honest; and are a safe driver.

Applicants must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the supplemental questionnaire examination to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive written notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list.

Applicants are encouraged to provide their e-mail address on their application to enable the Human Resources Department to communicate more quickly with them via e-mail regarding the status of their application and the recruitment process. The County of Santa Barbara will not release any applicant’s e-mail address to a third party.

Appointee may be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a probationary period.

BENEFITS The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits, please visit our website.
http://www.sbcountyhr.org/relations/compensation/local620.html

The County of Santa Barbara respects and values a diverse workforce and strongly promotes strategies and activities to recruit, develop and retain qualified men and women of varied backgrounds, lifestyles, experiences and races.

APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: 10/19/09. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com. In Santa Barbara, applications and job bulletins may be obtained at the Human Resources Department, 1226 Anacapa Street, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In Santa Maria, applications and job bulletins can be obtained on-line only at the Workforce Resource Center located at 1410 S. Broadway, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Debbie Beach, HR Recruiter/Michelle B, HR Technician:

Additional Information

Citizen Status: US Citizen
Minimum Education: Unspecified

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