Building Equipment Maintenance Worker

THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended.

Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resources Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Postmarks are not accepted. Applications will only be accepted on-line.

Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Applications will only be accepted on-line. Postmarks are not accepted. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.

NOTE:  IF YOU DO NOT POSSESS THE REQUIRED CLASS I AND II CHLORO-FLUORO-CARBON CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF FILING. YOU CAN STILL SUBMIT YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION. IF YOU ARE SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ORAL EXAM, CURRENTLY SCHEDULED TO BE HELD THE WEEK OF 9/28/2015, YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR CFC CERTIFICATE AT THAT TIME.

The General Services Agency is seeking to fill the position of Building Equipment Maintenance Worker. In order to be accepted into this examination, all candidates must possess a Class I and II Chloro-Fluoro-Carbon Certificate, mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency for technicians servicing all types of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.

Additionally, due to work locations, Building Maintenance Equipment Workers must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance. Building Equipment Maintenance Workers must be available for all shifts and locations. 

THE AGENCY
The General Services Agency delivers a host of support services to County departments and agencies. These services fall into several major categories: Technical — architectural, engineering, energy and hazardous materials management; Building Maintenance — building maintenance and repairs, janitorial services and minor remodeling and alterations; Construction — new facilities and major remodeling; Procurement — purchasing and contract administration; Fleet Services; Childcare Planning; Human Resources, Payroll, Information Systems and Parking Administration.  

THE POSITION 
Under general supervision, to do semi-skilled preventive and corrective maintenance and repair work on equipment in County buildings, and to do related work as required. These positions are located in the Building Maintenance Department of the General Services Agency. Incumbents perform semi-skilled independent maintenance and repair work on plumbing, boilers, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, electrical/electronic, and related equipment. This class is distinguished from the Stationary Engineer in that the latter is the journey-level class and may train, instruct, or direct other maintenance personnel, including the Building Equipment Maintenance Worker.  

IDEAL CANDIDATE 
In addition to meeting the established minimum qualifications stated below, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated a track record of success in the following areas:

• Demonstrated experience in the repair and maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Willingness to learn and apply procedures or methods of repair.
• Commitment to exceptional customer service.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others to accomplish established work goals.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively to ensure that all tasks and assignments are completed in a timely manner.
• Ability to accurately complete work and tasks while paying close attention to all details.
• Proven safety record with the ability to identify safety issues and take corrective action. 

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandates that any person who performs maintenance, service, or repair that could reasonably be expected to release class I (CFC) or class II (HCFC) substances from appliances into the atmosphere must possess a Chloro-Fluoro-Carbon (CFC) Certificate. This mandate is in place to ensure compliance with Section 608 of the Clean Air Act of 1990.  

In addition to the required experience described below, the successful candidate for the position of Building Equipment Maintenance Worker must possess a Class I and Class II CFC Certificate by the date of the oral examination scheduled for the week September 28, 2015. An applicant who does not possess a CFC certificate at the time of application, but otherwise meets the requirements, will be invited to the performance examination that is currently scheduled for the week of September 7, 2015. Applicants who pass the performance portion of the examination must produce a valid Class I and Class II CFC certificate at the time of the oral examination.  

For more information regarding CFC certificates and Technician Certification Programs, please click on the following EPA links:   

http://www.epa.gov/ozone/title6/608/608fact.html   
http://www.epa.gov/ozone/title6/608/technicians/608certs.html     

For more information about General Services Agency, please visit www.acgov.org/gsa

Either I

The equivalent of two years in the class of Building Maintenance Laborer in the Alameda County classified service (non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts) assisting Stationary Engineers, Building Equipment Maintenance Workers, Electricians or Plumbers in the maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment.

Or II
Experience:

The equivalent of two years of recent, full-time paid experience in the maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment.

License:

Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

Certificate:

Must possess a class I and II CFC (Chloro-Fluoro-Carbon) Certificate, mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency for technicians servicing all types of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.

Physical Characteristics:

May require heavy lifting, working from ladders or scaffolding, and working in confined areas.

Special Requirements:

Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance from Alameda County Sheriff’s Office.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

The most suitably qualified candidate will possess the following competencies:

Knowledge of:

• Common tools, materials, equipment and methods used in repair work in the plumbing trade and in electrical, heating, ventilating and refrigeration equipment maintenance and repair.
• General knowledge of electrical systems, plumbing, and basic welding techniques.

Ability to:

• Diagnose and repair problems with pumps.
• Repair HVAC equipment.
• Perform welding and other general machine shop work.
• Perform boiler, condensate, and cooling tower water testing.
• Fabricate, using materials such as sheet metal, round stock, angle and flat iron, pipe,   expanded metal, screen, etc.
• Use a variety of basic hand tools; e.g., wrenches, screwdrivers, drills, grinders, pliers, test equipment, sheet metal, metal fabricating tools and other machine shop equipment.
• Follow general and detailed verbal and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relations with employees and the general public.
• Supervise and/or instruct inmates and/or other maintenance personnel as required.

The examination will consist of the following steps: A review of candidates’ applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process which is a performance examination weighted as 40% of the candidate’s final examination score. Those candidates scoring highest on the performance exam will move on to the next step in the examination process, an oral interview which will be weighted as 60% of the candidate’s final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components.

Applicants will be informed via e-mail with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency

TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN:
Deadline for Filing:                                                                      5:00 p.m., Monday, August 17, 2015
Review of Minimum Qualifications:                                                            Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Performance Examination:                                          Thursday & Friday, September 10 & 11, 2015
Panel Interviews:                                                  Tuesday & Wednesday, September 29 & 30, 2015

Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes.  To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. 

For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs  

Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being.  These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Welfare Benefits

• Medical – HMO & PPO Insurance
• Dental – PPO & DHMO Insurance  
• Vision
• Basic Life Insurance 
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage) 
• County Allowance
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan – (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan

For your Work/Life Balance

• 11 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Management Paid Leave**
• Group Auto/Home
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
• Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
• Child Care Resources
• 1^st United Services Credit Union 

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement.  This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.

All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @acgov.org and alamedacountyHR@acgov.org as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the "My applications" button on the Current Job Openings page.  

Please take the steps recommended above to insure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment.  

NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box alamedacountyHR@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied.  

Lindsay Pipkins, Human Resources Analyst
Human Resource Services, County of Alameda
510-272-6393