CARPENTER I

Position Details Job Code #: JC-534710 Position #(s): 487-556-6476-XXX Working Title: Carpenter I - Plant Operations - Metropolitan State Hospital - 26-Various Classification: CARPENTER I $4,930.00 - $5,901.00 A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: Multiple Work Location: Los Angeles County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Facility: DSH - Metropolitan Job Description And Duties Metropolitan State Hospital is located in Norwalk, Los Angeles County. The Department of State Hospitals – Metropolitan, Plant Operations, is accepting applications for the Carpenter I, Permanent/Fulltime position(s). Under the direction of the Carpenter Supervisor, the Carpenter I will erect, maintain, and repair various buildings and structures; make rough sketches and cost estimates; requisition stores and supplies; advise in the selection of building materials; keep records and make simple reports, and may instruct and lead unskilled assistants. Eligibility Examination: To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of: permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement as of the date this test is taken. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please carefully read and follow the instructions for each process. Click here to take the exam: Carpenter I Exam Bulletin You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Department Information Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk, 15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey. DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. The commitment categories of patients treated at DSH-Metropolitan: Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Section 2964/2972/2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026). Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov