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Job Title: Skilled Maintenance Worker II Closing Date/Time: Mon. 11/23/09 11:59 PM Pacific Time Salary: $21.99 - $26.73 Hourly $1,759.38 - $2,138.77 Biweekly $3,812.00 - $4,634.00 Monthly $45,744.00 - $55,608.00 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Location: Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, California FLSA: Non-exempt position, eligible for overtime compensation.   Print Job Information | Apply     Description  Benefits  Supplemental Questions   Merged Promotional & Open Competitive An Eligibility List is currently being established to fill one vacancy in the Maintenance Department. This is a 12 month position scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. This list will also be utilized to fill any vacancies that occur during the one year life of the Eligibility List, which may include permanent, part-time and temporary positions. Positions in this classification perform a variety of general building maintenance and construction tasks at an advanced apprenticeship level related to a diversity of trades, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, welding, and painting. Selection Process A qualifying evaluation of all submitted application materials. All qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the Written Exam (pass/fail) tetatively scheduled for December 5, 2009. Only the top 10 candidates (approximately) with the highest scores on the Written Exam (and a minimum score of 70.00) will be invited to the Qualifications Appraisal Interview (worth 100%). Candidates must be successful on the Qualifications Appraisal Interivew with a minimum score of 70.00 for their name to be placed on the eligibility list. Santa Monica College reserves the right to modify the above stated examination components and weights prior to the administration of any examination. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Santa Monica College requires that all new employees provide documentation to establish both work authorization and identity.  Examples of Duties: Performs any duties associated with the class of Skilled Maintenance Worker II at the advanced apprentice level including but not limited to fabrication, building, modification, replacement, installation, alteration, repairing, remodeling, maintaining, and inspecting, assessing, and estimating supplies and materials related to the maintenance needs of the college. Performs electrical maintenance work includes the repair, installation, and alteration of electrical equipment and wiring systems and may assist HVAC and boiler personnel with all electrical, safety, and controls systems to keep the College safe and operational. More complex work is done at the direction and/or assistance of a journey level electrician. Performs routine repairs and maintenance on heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems including air distribution machinery, pneumatic and digital controls, hot and chilled water distribution, and variable volume systems. More complex work is done at the direction and/or assistance of a HVAC technician at the journey level. Performs carpentry work includes the repair, installation, alteration, and construction of wooden items and structures. More complex work is done at the direction and/or assistance of a journey level carpenter. Performs plumbing maintenance work includes the repair, maintenance, and alteration of, water lines, waste lines and similar facilities and equipment. May include above ground or below ground work. More complex work is done at the direction and/or assistance of a journey level plumber. Fabricates equipment and parts by cutting, burning, soldering, joining, and welding various metals; repairs equipment and machinery by using welding techniques and appropriate welding equipment utilizing knowledge of fluxes and base metals. . More complex work is done at the direction and/or assistance of a journey level welder. Performs minor painting to protect, cover, and refurbish surfaces of buildings, furniture, and equipment. More extensive or complex work requiring the use of scaffolding or manlifts is generally performed by outside contractors. For all trades in this class, the following functions apply: Operates a wide variety of hand and power tools and specialized equipment including motor vehicles, and uses various tools used in the skilled trades to perform duties. Cleans and maintains tools, brushes, vehicles, and equipment. Performs moderate to heavy manual labor. Performs the more complex, but not journey level, maintenance and repair of tools, machinery, and equipment used in performing the essential duties of the job. May perform miscellaneous maintenance duties and assist with hazardous waste clean up and disposal as required. Takes appropriate action following departmental practices; refers issues or problems to supervisor or lead worker as appropriate. May order and maintain an inventory of supplies and materials as required, prepares routine reports for inventory and procurement, and maintains necessary work records. May, under direction, estimate materials, and determine and procure tools, equipment and labor needed for jobs assigned. Contacts sub-contractors or vendors to complete projects as approved by supervisors. Responds to emergency calls on a 24-hour basis to keep Santa Monica College safe and operational. May oversee inspections of facilities and equipment for safety; assists with scheduled preventative maintenance. Maintains a positive, helpful, constructive attitude and working relationship with the department supervisor and departmental employees, other College employees, Personnel Commission, and the public. Performs other related duties as requested or assigned. Examples of essential duties are descriptive and not restrictive in nature and are generally listed in descending order of importance.  Minimum Qualifications: Education Requirement: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. Experience Requirement: Three (3) year’s experience in the specific trades in which the position will be employed. Education/Experience Equivalency: Experience and/or education of the same kind, level, and amount as required in the minimum qualifications may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Licensure and/or Certification: All employees in this class must have a valid Class C California driver’s license and acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment in this position.  Supplemental Information: MERIT SYSTEM: Santa Monica College is a merit system employer committed to the following principles: 1) Hiring and promoting employees on the basis of ability through competitive selection; 2) Fair compensation on the basis of like pay for like work; 3) Retaining employees on the basis of performance 4) Training for high quality performance; 5) Assuring fair treatment of employees without illegal discrimination; 6) protecting employees against political coercion; and 7) Providing for due process in the event of disciplinary action APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Official application forms and related materials must be fully and correctly completed for each examination. A separate application must be submitted for each position Resumes may be submitted for any position, but will not be accepted in lieu of a District application. The Personnel Commission may obtain confidential employment references from current and previous employers of participants in an examination. If you do not want your current employer contacted, indicate “NO,” in the experience entry for your current employer. Within approximately two weeks after the closing date, applicants will be notified regarding the status of their application. Applicants requiring special application, testing, or interview arrangements due to a disability, should notify the Personnel Commission office at the time of application submission. The District does not return materials submitted. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Examinations may consist of a written or performance test, an evaluation of training and experience, an oral examination or interview, or other tests determined by the Personnel Commission office. Additional credit is added in entry-level examinations to the composite passing score of qualified veterans for war service (5 points) and disabled veterans (10 points) upon presentation of proof of veteran status at the time of application. Requests for reconsideration of questions contained in written examinations must be made in writing on the day the test is administered. Applicants selected for an oral interview will be notified in writing of the time and place of the interview. Interviews are conducted by a Qualification Appraisal Interview Panel. Travel costs related to the examination/interview will be borne by the applicant. Final test results are e-mailed or mailed within approximately 15 days after the examination/interview. Requests to review scores must be made during the five day review period following notification results. ELIGIBILITY LIST: Candidates who attain a passing score on each part of the examination will be placed in rank order on the Eligibility List. The Eligibility List is available for review by exam candidates for a five-day review period following notification. Unless otherwise indicated, Eligibility Lists are established for a period of one year. Eligible's names will remain on the List until they are hired, decline three interview opportunities, or make themselves unavailable. Unless otherwise stated on the Job Bulletin, when a Promotional and Open-Competitive List is established, the Promotional List will be used first. Final selection will be made from the appropriate Re-employment or Transfer List, if any, and from the top three ranks of Eligibles that are "ready and willing" to accept the vacant position. It is the candidate's responsibility to notify the Personnel Commission office of any e-mail address, street address and/or phone number changes. Eligibles will be certified only for the locations and shifts they indicated on the availability statement completed at the interview. An eligible may change their availability by notifying the Personnel Commission office. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: All offers of employment are conditional, based upon successful completion of: 1) Fingerprinting/Conviction Clearance: State law requires that all employees be fingerprinted to check for, or verify, conviction records. All candidates with a conviction record for any offense, other than minor traffic violations, must file a Conviction Record Statement in the Personnel Commission Office. Conviction records will be fully investigated. A record of conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant, but failure to list all convictions may result in disqualification or dismissal; 2) TB Test: All persons selected must successfully pass a tuberculin skin test or chest x-ray; 3) Eligibility to Work: Upon hire, each new employee must complete an I-9Form and present supporting documents establishing proof of identity and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act. PROBATION PERIOD: Permanent Classified Employees, other than management, law enforcement, and confidential personnel, become permanent upon successful completion of six months (130 days) of work. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Beginning Salary: Based upon training and experience that is directly related to their classification that exceed the minimum qualifications, new permanent Classified Employees may request higher salary placement. The maximum initial placement is on Step 3 of the salary schedule. Advanced salary placement must be request at the time of hire and is subject to verification of qualifying training and experience. Vacation and Sick Leave: Regular non-management employees receive vacation and sick leave at the rate of one day per month each. Vacation is increased after 4, 8, and 12 years of employment to a maximum of 22 days per year. Longevity increments of 5% are granted at the completion of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years of service. Holidays: Employees receive 17 paid holidays per year. Benefits: Permanent full-time employees receive fully paid medical, dental, and vision-care coverage. Benefits for permanent part-time employees are prorated according to the number of hours worked per week. CSEA UNION MEMBERSHIP: New permanent Classified Employees are required to either join the California School Employees Association (CSEA), Chapter 36 or pay a service fee as provided for in the CSEA/District contract. New employees requesting a religious exemption are required to pay an equal amount to an approved charitable organization in lieu of a service fee.