Utility Worker, Institutions

County of Santa Barbara • Santa Barbara, CA

26d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Utility Worker within the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office, with potential vacancies in all locations throughout the County of Santa Barbara. The role involves maintaining inventory of supplies, operating the detainees' property room, accepting and transporting supplies, and providing various services to different bureaus and detention facilities. The incumbent may also supervise inmates or detainees performing minor housekeeping tasks and repairs. The established employment list will be used to fill vacancies in the Sheriff's Office Custody Jail Facilities, including Santa Barbara Main Jail and Santa Maria Jail. Applicants must be willing to accept an assignment at any location.

Requirements

• A combination of training, education, and/or experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities.
• Knowledge of English grammar and usage sufficient to keep records, place orders, and prepare simple narrative reports.
• Knowledge of basic math to place supply orders and maintain inventory.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Ability to use a computer to complete daily tasks.
• Ability to perform minor building maintenance tasks and learn to make minor repairs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with current and former inmates/juveniles in detention and with members of the public.
• Ability to work well with co-workers, inmates and or juveniles and the public.
• Ability to maintain appropriate relationships with inmates or juveniles in custody.
• Ability to safely maintain the security of assigned inmates or juveniles in custody.
• Ability to learn to operate fork lift based on assignment.
• Must be physically able to lift heavy items up to 50 pounds above and below shoulder height, perform continuous standing walking, reaching, and bending.
• Incumbents may be exposed to a variety of hazardous materials, including exposure to chemicals, fumes, and toxic substances.
• Work in some positions may require various types of physical exertion, such as: bending, stooping and lifting; carrying and moving heavy objects such as linens, supplies or inmate property over uneven surfaces, such as up or down staircases and narrow hallways; environment may be subject to loud noises and varying temperatures.
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license at the time of appointment.
• Appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.

Nice To Haves

• Veteran's preference credit is applicable for this recruitment (5 points for veterans, 10 points for disabled veterans). To be eligible for this credit, you must be applying for this position within five years from your most recent date of: (1) honorable discharge from active military service; or, (2) discharge from a military or veterans' hospital where treatment and confinement were for a disability incurred during active military service; or, (3) completion of education or training funded by a Federal Educational Assistance Act. No time limit exists for veterans with 30% or more disability. To receive veteran's preference points, you must: (1) check the Veteran's Preference Points box on the employment application form, (2) submit a copy of your Form DD214 and supporting materials to the Human Resources Department on or before the test date, and (3) pass all phases of the examination process. The preference points will be added to your final test score.

Responsibilities

• Orders and issues linen and clothing and coordinates laundry services.
• Orders supplies, accepts deliveries, and checks supplies received against invoices.
• Distributes goods received, arranges supplies on shelves, and maintains inventory records.
• Maintains security of items stored in the supply room.
• Stores and keeps records of detainees' or inmates' clothing and bulk property.
• Supervises inmates or detainees in various work assignments.
• Performs or supervises inmates or detainees performing minor housekeeping tasks such as painting, general cleaning, making simple repairs, and performing light building or grounds maintenance.
• Operates yard equipment for grounds maintenance.
• Assists with submission and follow-up of maintenance requests.
• Lifts, moves, and transports heavy and bulky items.
• Writes simple reports and memoranda regarding lost property and inmate/detainee disciplinary problems.
• Uses a computer to enter data for record of inmate property, order and inventory supplies, and linens.
• Issues and delivers office supplies and equipment.
• Oversees or provides mail handling and courier services as needed.
• Transports vehicles to the County garage, and to other locations within the County.
• Monitors inventory and condition of safety equipment and oversees equipment maintenance.
• Arranges vehicle maintenance and repairs through County garage, and maintains service records of vehicles.
• Assists employees in obtaining vehicles and transportation.
• Assists the public in person or on the phone.
• May assist food service workers as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Retirement Plans
• Retirement reciprocity or time and service credit towards advanced accrual rate for applicants from other public sector employers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed