BUILDING MAINTAINER



Job Details

BUILDING MAINTAINER
Employer

City of Torrance

Salary

$23.97 - $27.73 Hourly

Location

Torrance, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

18025541

Department

General Services

Opening Date

04/25/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

DESCRIPTION

The City of Torrance invites you to apply for the position of Building Maintainer! 

The General Services Department is seeking an experienced Building Maintainer to perform both skilled plumbing and carpentry work as part of the general alteration, repair and occasional new construction of City buildings and facilities.

The Building Maintainer performs skilled tasks associated with both plumbing and carpentry. When performing maintenance services and repairs associated with plumbing, the Building Maintainer installs water piping; repairs and replaces pipes, valves, fittings, flush valves, and other fixtures; packs faucets (i.e. Leaking faucets); cleans and snakes out drains and obstructions in water systems. When performing maintenance services and repairs associated with carpentry, the Building Maintainer maintains and repairs woodwork of buildings; repairs floors, and roofs, including work with asphalt tile and other roofing materials; fits doors, windows and sashes; and performs other general building maintenance work as required. 

HOURS:
Building Maintainers must be available for emergency call out outside normal work hours.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience
Four years of work in general building maintenance and construction.  No specific education minimum.

License and/or Certificates
A valid California Class C Drivers License.

Ideal Candidate
In addition to the above, the most successful candidate will possess the following experience, certifications, skills, and abilities:

  • Knowledge of standard methods, materials and equipment used in carpentry, plumbing and other building trades;
  • Ability to use the required tools and equipment safely and skillfully such as circular, hand, table and miter saws; sledge and claw hammers, drills and wrenches;
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics;
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions;
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees.

Experience as a locksmith is desirable.

HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS

Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. Application submissions will be accepted on a continuous basis until the positions are filled. First review of applications will be those received by Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.

Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the testing process, which will consist of the following components:

Written Exam - 60% (Test dates are to be determined)
Performance Exam - Qualifying (Test dates are to be determined)
Panel Interview - 40% (Test dates are to be determined)

SPECIAL NOTES

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources.  If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 no later than five (5) business days before the test date.
 
As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check and a pre-employment medical examination.
 
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR TORRANCE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (TME-AFSCME)
Note:  Not all benefits listed may be applicable to all positions with in the unit.  Please refer to the MOU for specifics.
 
 
Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (sec. 4.9)
The City's monthly contribution for health insurance is as follows:
                                        Employee Only                 Emp. +1                           Emp. +2 or more
Full Time                            392.68                              785.36                             1020.96
Part-Time
(hired prior to 1/1/08)            345.79                              674.48                             871.66
Part-Time
(hired after 1/1/08)               248.84                              445.18                             562.98
 
Permanent Part-Time Employees (Sec. 2.9)
Permanent p/t employees working 20 hours or more per week are entitled to all benefits.  Accrual of time and money shall be ½ the amount received by full-time employees.
 
The City's monthly contribution for vision insurance is $3.23
The City's monthly contribution for dental insurance is $38.22/EE only and $76.44/EE +1 or more
City provides a $50,000 life insurance policy
 
Premiums (sec. 3.1)
Designated Assignments:  Varies (see Sec 3.1.D)
 
Longevity (Sec. 2.6)
Start of 7th YOS:  2 ½% above base pay            Start of 15th YOS:  7 ½% above base pay
Start of 11th YOS:  5% above base pay              Start of 19th YOS:  10% above base pay
*Not applicable to Public Safety Dispatcher and Animal Control Officer
 
Night /Weekend Shift (sec. 3.5) (sec. 3.6)
Swing Shift:  5% over base pay when ½ or more of the shift is worked after 4:00 p.m.
Graveyard Shift: 7 ½% over base when ½ or more of the shift is worked after midnight
Weekend Shift: 5% over base pay for hours worked on Saturday and Sunday only
 
Disability Insurance (sec. 4.9)
Employee receives 2/3 base pay after elimination period (14 consecutive days for STD and 180 consecutive days for LTD)
*(See Sec 4.9.B for details on coverage for employees who don't qualify for commercial policy).
 
Retirement (sec. 4.10)
PERS 2@55, single highest year and military buy-back and supplemented by Social Security.
Employees hired prior to 2/1/2011, City pays 7% EPMC. 
Employees hired on or after 2/1/2011 pay 7% employee's contribution.  
"Classic members" hired on or after 1/1/2013, pay 7% employee's contribution.
PERS 2@62 "New members" hired on or after 1/1/2013, pay (50%) of normal cost with three year average final compensation.             
 
Holidays (sec. 4.1)
13 paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, last working day before Christmas, Christmas Day & last working day before New Year's). 
 
Sick Leave/Personal Leave (sec. 4.3)
Accrue 6 hours per month; maximum accrual of 600 hours.
*Eight (8) hours per month for employees hired before 7/1/75 (except for those not covered by LTD).
**Two work shifts of sick leave may be used for personal leave
 
Vacation Leave (sec. 4.2)
Vacation accrual rate per month:
Years 1 -2 : 9.33 hours; Year 3: 10 hours; Year 4: 10.67 hours; Years 5 – 9: 12.67.hours; Years 10 – 20: 16.02 hours; Years 21 – 24: 17.33 hours; Year 25+: 18 hours 
Maximum Accrual up to the amount earned over the preceding 36 months.
*Two work shifts of vacation leave may be used for personal leave
 
Bereavement Leave (sec. 4.6)
Two (2) work shifts (up to two additional work shifts for travel 300 miles or more)
 
Family-School Partnership Leave (Sec. 9.8)
40 hours unpaid per calendar year (employees may use accrued vacation or comp time)
 
Safety Shoes (Sec. 4.14.A)
Allowance of $125 each 6 months of employment (paid June and December), for those required to wear safety shoes. ($250/year for Animal Control Officer; paid September)
 
Tool Allowance (Sec. 4.12)
$250 each 6 months (paid June and December) – (Body and Paint Mechanic, Mechanic, Sr. Mechanic, Welder and Sr. Welder)  *Mechanic or Sr. Mechanic required to use metric tools, receive one time $100 reimbursement upon proof of purchase
$175 tool and educational material allowance (paid in February) – Animal Control Officer
 
Uniforms (Sec. 4.11)
$80 each 6 months -Telecommunications Techs, Wireless Techs, and Water Tech II (acting in capacity of Water Quality Inspectors)
$225 each 6 months – Bus Operator, Transit Dispatchers, Police Services Officer and Animal Control Officer.  (Payable June and December of each year)
 
Deferred Compensation (sec 4.15)
457 Plan:  Enrollment is voluntary.
Upon completion of year one, employees receive a non-matching deferred City contribution of $300 ($11.54 per pay period) per calendar year.
 

01
Do you have four (or more) years of full-time experience in general building maintenance and construction
  • Yes
  • No
02
Does your experience include commercial and industrial settings/buildings?
  • Yes
  • No
03
If yes, please briefly describe the type size and use of these facilities/buildings.
04
Do you have a valid Class C California driver's license (or alternate equivalent)?
  • Yes
  • No
05
If you have an alternate equivalent, please provide that information (State/class, etc.)
06
Did your experience in Skilled Carpentry include commercial door installation and repair?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Did your experience in Skilled Carpentry include drywall installation and repair?
  • Yes
  • No
08
Did your experience in Skilled Carpentry include door hardware and lock installation and repair?
  • Yes
  • No
09
Did your experience in Skilled Carpentry include roofing installation and repair?
  • Yes
  • No
10
Did your experience in Skilled Carpentry include tile setting?
  • Yes
  • No
11
Did your experience in Skilled Plumbing include installation and repair of commercial flush valves?
  • Yes
  • No
12
Did your experience in Skilled Plumbing include installation and repair of commercial faucets?
  • Yes
  • No
13
Did your experience in Skilled Plumbing include installation and repair of commercial toilets and lavatories?
  • Yes
  • No
14
Did your experience in Skilled Plumbing include installation and repair of sewer lines, water lines and vents?
  • Yes
  • No
15
What is the largest plumbing snake you have used (size, length, etc.)?
16
How often did you operate this plumbing snake equipment?

* Required Question

Employer
City of Torrance
Address
3231 Torrance Blvd.

Torrance, California, 90503
Phone
310-618-2915

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