Crafts Worker III

sjgov•Stockton, CA

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About The Position

San Joaquin County is recruiting to fill one Crafts Worker III vacancy in the Probation Department and to establish an eligible list for future vacancies. The position performs skilled work across building-maintenance trades, including painting, glazing, carpentry, plastering, locksmithing, masonry, plumbing, metal work, welding, electrical, mechanical, heating, and ventilation work. The role may lead other workers. Work includes construction, repair, and maintenance of buildings, equipment, and related systems. The employee uses tools, equipment, and vehicles; works from sketches, diagrams, or simple blueprints; estimates and orders materials; maintains records; and prepares reports. Assignment to specific departments may require journey-level experience in a designated trade. Applicants must meet the stated experience and driver’s license qualifications. The hiring process includes an extensive law-enforcement background investigation, and a pre-employment physical examination and drug screen are conditions of employment.

Requirements

Two years of journey-level experience in at least one building trade, or four years of experience as a Crafts Worker II in San Joaquin County service.
Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
Two years of journey-level experience in painting, carpentry, plumbing, welding, electrical, or HVAC may be required for assignment or continued assignment to specific departments.
Knowledge of methods and practices, tools and materials, safety precautions, and occupational hazards of building-maintenance trades.
Ability to lead a small group of semi-skilled or unskilled workers; prepare and work from sketches or plans for building and equipment construction, renovation, and maintenance; estimate time and materials; use building-trade tools; keep records and prepare reports; follow oral and written instructions; and maintain effective working relationships.
Must pass an extensive law-enforcement background investigation.
Must pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug screen.

Responsibilities

Perform skilled painting, glazing, carpentry, plastering, locksmithing, masonry, plumbing, metal work, welding, electrical, mechanical, heating, ventilating, and related maintenance trades work.
Pour concrete, hang doors, lay flooring, install partitions and drop ceilings, repair door closures, furniture, and roofing, and perform general carpentry work.
Perform general plumbing repairs; install water and gas lines, lavatories, and faucets; and unclog sewers and drains.
Install and replace light fixtures, bulbs, ballasts, and fuses; install conduit, electrical wiring, switches, and outlets.
Maintain and perform minor repairs on locks, appliances, automotive equipment, boilers, heating and ventilating systems, and related mechanical devices.
Operate and maintain a variety of motorized tools, equipment, and vehicles.
Read, interpret, and work from sketches, diagrams, or simple blueprints.
Forecast material needs and order supplies; maintain records; and prepare reports.
May lead other workers.

Benefits

Choice of three health insurance plans, with dependent coverage available.
Choice of two dental plans; employee-only coverage has no cost, with dependent coverage available at the employee’s expense.
Vision insurance; employee-only coverage has no cost, with dependent coverage available at the employee’s expense.
Life insurance coverage, with the amount based on continuous service; employees may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate.
Voluntary 125 Flexible Benefits Plan for eligible health-related and dependent-care expenses using pre-tax dollars.
County retirement plan coverage under the County Retirement Law of 1937.
Deferred compensation plan under Section 457, with a Roth IRA option.
Vacation accrual that increases with years of service.
Fourteen paid holidays annually for civil service status employees.
Twelve working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation.
Sick-leave incentive: eligible employees may receive eight hours of administrative leave subject to stated balance and payroll conditions.
Three days of paid bereavement leave for a qualifying family member’s death, with two additional days of accrued leave for the death of a spouse, domestic partner, parent, or child.
Merit salary increases may be available after 52 weeks (2,080 hours) at each salary step.
Eligible employees may receive reimbursement for career-related coursework and approved four-year college or university programs.
For eligible employees assigned to the Downtown Core Area who pay for parking, the County contributes up to $20 per pay period.
Up to 40 hours per year, no more than eight hours per month, to participate in children’s school activities.