Sheriff's Facilities Maintenance Mechanic Trainee

EXCELLENT BENEFITS To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary ofBenefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU). Detention Differential: Employees in the classifications of Sheriff's Maintenance Mechanic Trainee and Sheriff's Maintenance Mechanic assigned to work at a detention center(s) shall be entitled to $1.50 per hour over and above their base hourly rate for hours actually worked at this facility. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 1) Background:Prior to appointment, applicants will be fingerprinted and must pass an extensivebackground investigation, including a polygraph examination. Applicantsmust not have been convicted of a felony. 2) Shift: The jail facilities operate 24/7, and require maintenance any time of the day or night; therefore, the ideal candidate is available to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call. 3) Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained. 4) Physical: Incumbents in these positions are required to climb ladders and to bend, stoop, twist and crawl in ditches, tunnels and tight mechanical spaces. Incumbents occasionally are required to lift or move heavy objects. 5) Promotion: Sheriff's Maintenance Mechanic Trainees are eligible for promotion to Sheriff's Maintenance Mechanic ($27.07 - $37.22 hourly) upon successful completion of training and probation; must be promoted to Sheriff's Maintenance Mechanic within 24 months or be terminated. 6) 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. Must possess one of the following; Experience: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience maintaining large commercial, large industrial or large institutional facilities, performing skilled tasks in one or more of the following trades: electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning. -OR- Certification: Certification from an accredited trade school or college in one or more of the following trades: electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning. Certificate MUST be attached with the application. NOTE: Residential or light commercial new construction experience is NOT considered qualifying. Clearly describe your experience in the Work Experience section of your online application. An excellent candidate will have experience in the maintenance of institutional buildings, to include electrical wiring, plumbing systems, and HVAC systems. Possession of Universal CFC Card or welding certification is also desirable; indicate possession & certification numbers on application. Examination There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline. Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr San Bernardino County