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Under general supervision of the Public Works Director and or the Public Works Lead, this classification works primarily in the Public Works Department and performs a variety of duties essential to the maintenance of the City.

This position is temporary, part-time and is limited to a maximum of 130 hours per month AND 960 hours per fiscal year. Typical work schedule will be three 8-hour shifts per week, excluding weekends and evenings.

Please only submit one application for this recruitment. The department will determine if the candidate meets the minimum qualification for one or both of the positions. The candidate chosen for hire will be placed in either the Electrician's Assistant or Industrial Electrical/Electronics Technician position based on the candidates experience and the needs of the department.

THE POSITIONS

Electrician’s Assistant

Performs a variety of semi-skilled and routine electrical construction, maintenance, repair and testing work.

Industrial Electrical/Electronics Technician:

Install, inspect, test, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, upgrade and repair City-owned electrical and electronic systems.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Electrician's Assistant: Repair, replace and perform routine scheduled maintenance on street lights, traffic signals and other City-owned property. Assist with maintenance and repair of pumps, motors, electrical equipment, and other related equipment. Reads and interprets circuit diagrams, construction drawings, and service and repair manuals. Prepares plans and specifications for the procurement of parts and supplies on assigned projects. Ensures that proper safety precautions and safe work methods are followed. Prepares and maintains accurate maintenance and repair records. Uses and maintains a wide variety of electrical tools and test equipment. Regular and consistent attendance. Other Job Functions: Perform electrical inspections. Read and review electrical prints and diagrams, and modify and update as required. Answer emergency calls and perform emergency repairs. Perform related duties as assigned.

Industrial Electrical/Electronics Technician: Install, inspect, test, calibrate, repair, troubleshoot, upgrade and maintain a wide variety of electrical/electronic equipment and software related to water distribution, water treatment and City facilities; research, design, procure and install equipment and/or upgrade existing electrical/electronic systems; verify equipment compatibility with existing devices; conduct routine maintenance on electrical/electronic equipment, motor controls and electro-mechanical/electronic starters, automatic transfer switches, standby power generators and medium voltage switch gears; keep accurate and up-to-date records on all related assignments; proficiently read and interpret circuit diagrams, ladder logic, construction drawings, and service and repair manuals; prepares plans and specifications for the procurement of parts and supplies on assigned projects; ensures that proper safety precautions and safe work methods are followed; assist with the preparation of standard operating procedures; inspect contract construction projects and submittals; inspect and test equipment, develop punch lists for work to be completed or corrected during construction; perform other duties as assigned; regular, predictable, consistent and timely attendance is an essential function of the position, in that Employee must be present to work on facilities and equipment impacting the public's health and safety. Other Job Functions: Prepare and maintain accurate maintenance and repair records; present oral and written reports; performs electrical inspections; use and maintain a variety of tools and test equipment as required; answers emergency calls and performs emergency repairs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Electrician's Assistant

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent. Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program in the electrical or instrumentation trade is highly desirable.

Experience:

One (1) year of recent experience in electrical/ electronics/ instrumentation installation, maintenance or repair.

License and Certificates:

Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required upon hire.

Industrial Electrical/Electronics Technician

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent is required. Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology or closely related field is highly desirable.

Experience:

Four (4) years of recent experience as an Industrial Electrician (or equivalent, as determined by the Department Head) is required.

License and Certificates:

Possession of a valid California Driver's License and State of California General Journeyman Electrical License is required upon hire. Possession of a valid International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Work Zone Safety Certification and California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Electrical/Instrumentation Technologist Level II certificate is desirable.

APPLICATION

Apply with a City of Woodland application by visiting www.cityofwoodland.org/employment or the Human Resources Office, City Hall, 300 First Street, 2nd Floor, Woodland, CA 95695. This recruitment is Open Until Filled. First review of applications is scheduled for Monday, November 23, 2020. Résumés and cover letters are encouraged but will not be accepted in lieu of the application form. Postmarks will not be accepted.

Review Process: Applications will be screened and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview. Please only submit one application for this recruitment. The department will determine if the candidate meets the minimum qualification for one or both of the positions. The candidate chosen for hire will be placed in either the Electrician's Assistant or Industrial Electrical/Electronics Technician position based on the candidates experience and the needs of the department. Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview or any combination thereof. Applicants will be required to take and pass a medical examination by a City of Woodland physician to insure their physical suitability to perform the assigned duties. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please notify Human Resources at least seven days prior to the event.

BENEFITS

All of these positions are temporary part-time, offering no more than 130 hours of work per month. Temporary employees work no more than 960 hours in a Fiscal Year.

The pay cycle is monthly. Pay day is the last working day of the month. With the exception of worker's compensation coverage and sick leave accrual, no other benefits compensations are provided. Employees must contribute 1.45% of salary to Medicare and 7.5% to a retirement plan in accordance with Federal Law.

The City of Woodland hires only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

The City of Woodland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Recruitment is open until filled.

Performs a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of Town water, sewer, street and storm drainage facilities and systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying and backfilling.
• Perform routine cleaning, inspection and preventive maintenance of equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Performs all duties in conformance with appropriate safety and security standards.
• Maintains Corporation Yard and other Town facilities.
• Responds to residents' requests for service.
• Maintains a variety of records relating to maintenance activity.
• Assists in determining the locations of water, storm drain and sewer lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation.
• Drives trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of equipment and supplies.

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Applications will be accepted for this position until a sufficient number meeting our qualifications are received. Apply immediately.

$25.66/hour

Not to exceed 20 hours/week

Limited to 960 hours annually

This hourly position is not in Civil Service and does not receive benefits.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, to perform cleaning duties to maintain city buildings and facilities and perform related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Sweep, dust, mop, strip, and polish floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets and rugs; dust and polish woodwork fixtures, and equipment; wash windows, walls, and doors; empty and clean waste receptacles; empty recycling containers; clean restrooms and maintain supplies; clean kitchen and lunchroom areas and appliances; dust and clean air vents; Move furniture as required by for cleaning; set up rooms for special events; replace light bulbs and tubes; maintain inventory of equipment and supplies; sweep exterior building entries; secure facilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:  Methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial maintenance.

Ability to:  Understand and follow written and oral directions; clean and care for assigned facilities in a safe and efficient manner; maintain and appropriate public service demeanor and positive customer service interactions; interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Physical capability to:  Perform sustained manual labor; lift, climb, stoop, crawl, and bend to reach work

Experience:  One year of full time custodial maintenance in public buildings or offices.

Education:  Graduation from high school or equivalent.  Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years.

License:  Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License.

Applications will be accepted for this position until a sufficient number meeting our qualifications are received. Apply immediately.

$24.91/hour

40 hours/week

Limited to 960 hours annually

This hourly position is not in Civil Service and does not receive benefits.

DEFINITION

Under direct supervision, performs a variety of manual, semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, repair and operation of the City’s streets, sidewalks, signs, sewers, storm drains, pump stations, parks, tot lots, medians, gardens, irrigation systems or municipal buildings. Tasks often require considerable physical strength and stamina and may be performed in inclement weather and/or potentially hazardous conditions. Worker may be called back to work during emergencies. Performs related work as required.

CLASSIFICATION CHARACTERISTICS

Utility Maintenance Worker is the entry level to the following classification series: Building Maintenance Worker I/II, Collection System Maintenance Worker I/II, Groundskeeper/Gardener I/II, Street Maintenance Worker I/II, and Water Maintenance Worker I/II. Candidates from the Utility Maintenance Worker Employment List may be appointed in any one of several City departments. They will initially be under close supervision, performing the least skilled and most repetitive tasks while learning to use and apply the methods, materials, tools and equipment involved. Incumbents normally advance to Level II after at least two years of successful experience and demonstrating proficiency for the Level II work. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Work assignments may be in any one of the maintenance area programs: building/facility operation and maintenance, water/wastewater system delivery and maintenance, parks, median and grounds maintenance, and streets and sewer maintenance. Sweeps rubbish and leaves from gutters; loads and unloads trucks in a variety of situations; excavates and fills trenches and ditches; does manual work in preparing surfaces for paving, mixing cement, and breaking up paved surfaces using such tools as shovel, rake, jackhammer, tampers, and tar kettle; does manual or the more routine work of laying pipe, backfilling, and installing water meters; acts as a helper to skilled craftsworkers assisting in the more routine aspects of carpentry, plumbing, heating, minor electrical and mechanical repair, and painting including street painting; does manual park work not requiring prior knowledge or skill in gardening.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: The purpose, safe use and maintenance of hand tools and small power equipment. General construction and maintenance methods, materials, and terminology. Safe working techniques and requirements.

Ability to: Safely and skillfully use hand tools, operate light mechanical equipment, and perform heavy manual labor. Comprehend and follow oral and written instructions and safety warnings and information. Learn to perform more skilled tasks, such as producing manual and computer-generated reports and schedules and installation and maintenance of current job-related equipment or devices. Work independently. Maintain an appropriate public service demeanor and positive customer service interactions. I: Perform sustained, strenuous manual labor; climb, lift, crawl, stoop and bend to reach work; and work outdoors in temperature extremes and inclement weather

Experience: One year, full-time, paid experience in construction, maintenance or other semi-skilled, physical work.

Education: Completion of the tenth grade. Graduation from high school or the equivalent is desirable and required to advance to Level II in the flexible classification series.

License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.