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City of Torrance

BUILDING MAINTAINER

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

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.

For a complete job description, click here.

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.

Employer
City of Torrance
Phone
310-618-2915
Website
http://www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs
Address
3231 Torrance Blvd.

Torrance, California, 90503
Employer
City of Torrance
Phone
310-618-2915
Website
http://www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs
Address
3231 Torrance Blvd.

Torrance, California, 90503
BUILDING MAINTAINER Supplemental Questionnaire
* QUESTION 1
Do you have four (or more) years of full-time experience in general building maintenance and construction


QUESTION 2
Does your experience include commercial and industrial settings/buildings?


QUESTION 3
If yes, please briefly describe the type size and use of these facilities/buildings.
* QUESTION 4
Do you have a valid Class C California driver's license (or alternate equivalent)?


QUESTION 5
If you have an alternate equivalent, please provide that information (State/class, etc.)
* QUESTION 6
Did your experience in Skilled Carpentry include commercial door installation and repair?


* QUESTION 7
Did your experience in Skilled Carpentry include drywall installation and repair?


* QUESTION 8
Did your experience in Skilled Carpentry include door hardware and lock installation and repair?


* QUESTION 9
Did your experience in Skilled Carpentry include roofing installation and repair?


* QUESTION 10
Did your experience in Skilled Carpentry include tile setting?


* QUESTION 11
Did your experience in Skilled Plumbing include installation and repair of commercial flush valves?


* QUESTION 12
Did your experience in Skilled Plumbing include installation and repair of commercial faucets?


* QUESTION 13
Did your experience in Skilled Plumbing include installation and repair of commercial toilets and lavatories?


* QUESTION 14
Did your experience in Skilled Plumbing include installation and repair of sewer lines, water lines and vents?


QUESTION 15
What is the largest plumbing snake you have used (size, length, etc.)?
QUESTION 16
How often did you operate this plumbing snake equipment?
* Required Question