Introduction

This examination is being given to fill one vacancy in the Health Care Services department and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.

Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background: Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has passed the drug screen and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen.
NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, staffs and directs various facility-related construction, maintenance and repair processes and programs; provides guidance and technical expertise to staff performing facility-related activities.
• Assures appropriate department staffing; selects, assigns, trains, and monitors staff performing a wide variety of facilities-related duties; evaluates employee performance and takes appropriate action on disciplinary matters; verifies and monitors staff proficiency; identifies staff development needs and oversees training activities as required.
• Plans, assigns and directs the operation, maintenance and repair of buildings and related infrastructure/equipment including all major Hospital utility systems such as high pressure boilers, steam lines, water, sewer, telephone, gas, electrical, HVAC and Medical Gas systems.
• Coordinates remodeling, renovation and new construction projects as assigned; participates in the project planning and development process; inspects and coordinates work of outside contractors involved with remodeling and construction; coordinates the activities of in-house construction crews.
• Plans, assigns, and directs the construction, repair and maintenance of grounds and facilities.
• Plans and directs the maintenance, inspection and repair of a wide variety of standard and complex medical equipment; oversees the development of preventive maintenance schedules.
• Evaluates work methods and systems; develops and utilizes various quality control and quality improvement methods; inspects and reviews work performed; may act as liaison for the hospital in matters of regulatory or compliance issues with outside agencies for assigned areas; assures compliance with state and other standards/regulations; reviews call logs and service requests to monitor customer service; recommends and implements process and procedural changes to meet needs.
• Monitors equipment to assure proper function as well as the need for timely maintenance, repairs or replacement; assures that staff have up-to-date supplies, tools and resources; assures the proper use of chemicals and personal safety equipment; develops accident prevention and emergency and disaster plans.
• Prepares and administers budgets for each functional area; recommends expenditures for Hospital maintenance services; coordinates the purchase and storage of all materials, equipment, tools and services provided by outside vendors for the repair and maintenance of facilities, equipment and grounds.
• Develops, interprets and applies policies and procedures for operations; reviews and revises policies and procedures pertaining to hazardous materials, hazardous/infectious waste, emergency response, asbestos maintenance and other safety-related programs; establishes and directs the preparation/maintenance of department policy and procedure manuals and process instructions.
• Prepares and submits reports; collects and maintains accurate operations and other data; investigates complaints regarding facilities services; determines and implements corrective actions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EITHER PATTERN I

Experience: One year as a District Maintenance and Construction Superintendent in San Joaquin County service.

OR PATTERN II

Experience: Two years as a Crafts Worker IV or Office Building Engineer in San Joaquin County service in a position that included project management and/or supervisory responsibilities.

OR PATTERN III

Experience: Six years of experience in plant engineering, plant operations and plant maintenance in a large commercial, industrial or institutional building or building complex including two years supervising staff and operational activities, preferably in a large, acute hospital facility.

Substitution: Academic college work with a major in mechanical, civil or electrical engineering at an accredited college or university may be substituted for the above non-supervisory experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years (30 semester units equals one year).

KNOWLEDGE

Low and high pressure boilers, heating, lighting, ventilating, electrical power, air conditioning, refrigeration, biomedical and other mechanical equipment as it applies to the operation, maintenance and repair of such equipment; methods, materials, tools and practices used in the painting, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, electronic, electrical and mechanical trades; occupational hazards and safety practices of the building, electrical and mechanical trades; supervisory methods and techniques; California administrative codes and O.S.H.A. requirements regarding plant maintenance and operations; standard uniform building and safety codes; standard business uses of computer hardware, software and peripherals.

ABILITY

Plan, assign, supervise and coordinate the work of subordinates; plan and lay out maintenance projects; estimate labor, materials and other costs for projects; plan and execute preventive maintenance programs; keep records and prepare reports; express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, superiors, other County employees, outside agencies/individuals and others; read and interpret complex rules, regulations, plans and specifications; prepare budgets and make expenditure recommendations; utilize computers effectively to accomplish management objectives.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Mobility-Frequent walking and standing for long periods of time; occasional sitting for long periods of time while operating a keyboard; Lifting-Frequent lifting of 30 pounds or less; occasional lifting of 30 to 50 pounds; Vision-Constant use of overall visual capabilities; frequent use of color perception, hand/eye coordination, reading and/or close up work; Dexterity-Frequent holding, grasping, repetitive motion and writing; Hearing/Talking-Constant hearing and talking of normal speech in person and on the telephone; Emotional/Psychological-Constant concentration and decision making; frequent public contact; occasional exposure to emergency situations, trauma, grief or death; occasional working alone and traveling; Special Requirements-May occasionally work weekends/nights; Environmental Conditions-Frequent exposure to noise; frequent risk of exposure to hazardous materials; frequent contact with dirt, dust, smoke, fumes, poor ventilation and indoor/outdoor cold and heat.

BENEFITS

Health Insurance: San Joaquin County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees of this bargaining unit. The benefits include the option of three medical plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available.

Dental Insurance: The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee's expense.

Vision Insurance: The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee's expense.

For more detailed information on the County's benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Benefits.

Life Insurance: The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows:

1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000
3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000
5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000
10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000

Employees may purchase additional term life insurance up to a maximum of $200,000 at the group rate. Regular employees in this unit shall be provided with a supplemental life insurance policy with a face value up to $75,000.

125 Flexible Benefits Plan: This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit).

Retirement Plan: Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Act of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees' Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees' Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance.

Deferred Compensation: The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $22,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $30,000.The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available.

Vacation: Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years.

Holiday: Depending on date of hire into the unit, employees earn either 10 or 14 holidays per year.

Administrative Leave: Each fiscal year, department heads grant 10 days of administrative leave to eligible salaried employees. Administrative leave may not be carried beyond to the next fiscal year.

Sick Leave: 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive: An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one-half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year.

Bereavement Leave: 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee's spouse, domestic partner, parent or child.

Merit Salary Increase: New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step.

Educational Reimbursement Program: Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year.

Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area.

School Activities: Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children's school activities.

Note: County employees who currently receive a cafeteria plan allowance and subsequently transfer, demote or promote from or into the Middle Management represented unit which provides for a capped cafeteria plan contribution amount shall receive the capped amount of the Middle Management unit.

Selection Plan

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process:

• Written Exam: The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list.
• Oral Exam: The oral exam is a structured intervi