Crafts Worker III - JAIL COMPLEX

This examination is being given to fill multiple vacancies in the General Services Department and to establish an eligible list for future vacancies. All correspondence will be delivered via email or US Mail.

About the Role

These positions are located at the San Joaquin County Jail facilities. Crafts Workers at the jail are eligible for a 7.5% "Facility Pay" base salary increase.

Pay

Approximate monthly salary: $5,754 - $7,015.

The following incentives and bonuses may be available for eligible new hires with a signed conditional job offer before July 1st:

• Vacation accrual rate consistent with total years of public service.
• Credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from previous employment.
• New Hire Retention Bonus:
  • $2,000 upon completion of first year (2,080 hours).
  • $1,000 upon completion of third year (6,240 hours).
  • $3,000 upon completion of sixth year (12,480 hours).

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled work in painting, glazing, carpentry, plastering, locksmithing, masonry, plumbing, metal work, welding, electrical, mechanical, heating, and ventilating trades.
• Pours concrete, hangs doors, lays flooring, installs partitions and drop ceilings; repairs door closures, furniture, and roofing; performs general carpentry.
• Performs general plumbing repair; installs water and gas lines, lavatories, and faucets; unplugs sewers and drains.
• Installs and replaces light fixtures, bulbs, ballasts, and fuses; installs conduit, electrical wiring, switches, and outlets.
• Maintains and performs minor repairs on locks, appliances, automotive equipment, boilers, heating, ventilating, and related mechanical devices.
• Operates and maintains a variety of motorized tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Reads, interprets, and works from sketches, diagrams, or simple blueprints; forecasts material needs, orders supplies, maintains records, and prepares reports.
• May lead other workers.

Requirements

Experience:

• Two years of journey-level experience in at least one of the building trades, OR
• Four years as a Crafts Worker II in San Joaquin County service.

License: Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Special Requirement: Two years of journey-level experience in one of the following trades may be required for assignment or continued assignment: painting, carpentry, plumbing, welding, electrical, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC).

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge: Methods, practices, tools, materials, safety precautions, and occupational hazards of building maintenance trades.

Abilities:

• Lead a small group of semi-skilled or unskilled workers.
• Prepare and work from sketches or plans for construction, renovation, and maintenance.
• Make accurate estimates of time and materials required for repair and maintenance work.
• Use tools employed in the building trades.
• Keep records and prepare reports.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Mobility: Stand for long periods; push and pull; bend and squat; drive; operate heavy equipment; climb stairs; crawl; lift over 70 pounds.
• Visual: Overall vision sufficient to read close-up; color perception; eye-hand coordination.
• Dexterity: Reaching; grasping; repetitive motion; writing.
• Hearing/Talking: Hear on telephone/radio; hear faint sounds; talk on telephone/radio.
• Emotional/Psychological Factors: Handle emergency situations; public contact; decision-making; heights; hazardous materials; working alone; working weekends/nights/overtime.
• Environmental Conditions: Noise; dirt, dust, smoke, fumes, poor ventilation; indoor and outdoor temperature conditions.

Benefits

Employees in this classification are members of a bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 1021.

• Health Insurance: Choice of three plans (Kaiser, Select, Premier). Employees pay a portion of the premium; dependent coverage available.
• Dental Insurance: Choice of two plans (Delta Dental, United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan). No cost for employee-only coverage; dependent coverage available at employee’s expense.
• Vision Insurance: Coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). No cost for employee-only coverage; dependent coverage available at employee’s expense.
• Life Insurance:
  • 1 but less than 3 years of service: $1,000
  • 3 but less than 5 years of service: $3,000
  • 5 but less than 10 years of service: $5,000
  • 10+ years of service: $10,000
  Employees may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate.
• 125 Flexible Benefits Plan: Voluntary program for pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses (Health Flexible Spending Account: $2,550 annual limit with $500 carryover) and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan: $5,000 annual limit).
• Retirement Plan: Covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Visit SJCERA for details.
• Deferred Compensation: Annual contribution limit of $22,500 (or 100% of includible compensation, whichever is less). Individuals age 50+ may contribute up to $30,000. Roth IRA (after-tax) also available.
• Vacation:
  • Up to 3 years: 10 days/year
  • After 3 years: 15 days/year
  • After 10 years: 20 days/year
  • After 20 years: 23 days/year
• Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year (details in MOU).
• Sick Leave: 12 working days annually with unlimited accumulation. Eligible for 8 hours of administrative leave if leave balance equals at least half of cumulative accrual.
• Bereavement Leave: 3 days for qualifying family member; 2 additional days for death of spouse, domestic partner, parent, or child.
• Merit Salary Increase: Eligible for step increase after 52 weeks (2,080 hours) at each step.
• Educational Reimbursement: Up to $850 per fiscal year for career-related coursework; up to $1,600 per fiscal year for approved four-year college/university programs.
• Parking Supplemental: Up to $20 per pay period for employees assigned to Downtown Stockton who pay for parking.
• School Activities Leave: Up to 40 hours per year (max 8 hours/month) to participate in children’s school activities.

Schedule

Full-time. Subject to working weekends, nights, and overtime.