- Salary
- $52k – $70k/yr
- Location
- Orange County, CA
- Department
- Operations
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
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SHERIFF FACILITIES MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST I
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This recruitment will establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current vacancies at the Orange County Sheriff's Regional Training Academy and the James A. Musick Facility. The list can be used to fill current and future Sheriff Facilities Maintenance Specialist I positions. The eligible list established may also be used to fill similar and/or lower-level classifications.
DEADLINE TO APPLY
This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the Department are met. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
THE DEPARTMENT
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is among the largest in the nation, providing exemplary law enforcement services focused on a collaborative, dedicated and innovative approach to public safety.
Our nearly 4,000 sworn and professional staff members are committed to serving the needs of Orange County through six organizational Commands comprised of 23 Divisions. Together, these Commands and Divisions provide services including land, air and sea-based patrol, custody operations, investigative services, emergency management, coroner services, forensics, and specialty operations, among an extensive list of other public safety services.
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THE OPPORTUNITY
The Sheriff Facilities Maintenance Specialist I identifies building maintenance needs and coordinates work with Sheriff Facilities Operations for tasks that require journey-level skills and/or conformance to codes. Oversees and trains inmate work crews in the maintenance and repair of property, furniture, equipment and grounds at Sheriff-Coroner Department buildings and facilities. The incumbent must be able to foresee, troubleshoot and perform repairs in compliance with local codes and department regulations and write out requisitions for supplies, parts and equipment. In addition, supervises inmates reclaiming lead and spent cartridges and maintaining and repairing targets and baffles at firing range facilities; maintains inventory control of ammunition, powder and related materials; reorders supplies as required, Mobile Range disassembly, transportation and setup at various county locations. The Sheriff Facilities Maintenance Specialist I utilizes inmate work crews for duties at various divisions and would be responsible for the supervision of the inmate work crew.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of basic safety requirements, tools and materials needed to maintain and repair the facility as needed. In addition the ideal candidate will have good communication skills; ability to operate hand tools, small mechanical equipment, computer keyboard, and operate a truck with lift gate; ability to operate a forklift and pallet jack.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Click here to learn more about the minimum qualifications and example of duties for the Sheriff Facilities Maintenance Specialist I position.
License/CertificationPossession of a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher is required by date of appointment.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Applicant must have no felony convictions or be on any form of probation and must pass an extensive background investigation to the satisfaction of the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department.
Background screening includes completing of a Personal History Form, interview with a background investigator, fingerprinting and may include a polygraph test. Some of the areas considered in the background screening include prior convictions, traffic violations, drug use and credit problems, employment history, professional references and education verification (i.e. degree, license, or official transcripts. NOTE: Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (N.A.C.E.S.).
PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
The County of Orange is committed to providing a means for applicants who may have a disability to identify areas in which they may request a reasonable accommodation. The following is a description of the physical and mental abilities that are customarily required to perform the essential job functions of the position. Applicants are encouraged to contact the recruiter listed for any questions or to request an accommodation during the selection process.
Environmental Conditions: Incumbents may be required to work inside of a jail facility with inmates that may become hostile; work outside or drive in inclement weather conditions; and may have exposure to steam, chemicals and occasionally work in room temperatures of 90-100 degrees. Other assignments may require crawling through attics and confined spaces.
Physical Requirements: Incumbents must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds with frequent lifting/carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds; be confined to small space; climb ladders, scaffolding and poles; independent body mobility to stand, walk, crawl, stoop, bend, pull, or push; identify and distinguish colors; operate power tools or other machinery that may be potentially hazardous; pass an initial asbestos physical examination and subsequent periodic examination in order to be issued and utilize a respirator; and manual dexterity to operate drills, light mechanical equipment and computer keyboard; and operate a truck with lift gate, fork lift, pallet jack, etc.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Sheriff Human Resources will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)
Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.
Structured Oral Interview | SOI (Weighted 100%)
The Structured Oral Interview is a timed assessment. Applicants will provide answers to job-related questions, which will be rated by a panel of subject matter experts using standardized evaluation criteria. Only the most qualified candidates will move forward to the next step in the recruitment process or will be placed on the eligible list.
Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, Sheriff Human Resources will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Based on the County's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The County of Orange is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should notify the recruiter listed on the job posting as soon as possible. Documentation supporting the accommodation request may be required.
EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Mary Felix at [email protected] or 714 834-5857.
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.