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The City of Campbell announces an employment opportunity for: Building Maintenance Supervisor

Open Date: Monday, November 25, 2019 

Extended Close Date: Friday, December 20, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

Salary: $8,554.00 – $10,396.53 per month

Building Maintenance Supervisor: Under general direction, plans, supervises and assists in performance of a variety of building maintenance activities, including supervision of capital projects, at City buildings; and performs related work as required.

Typical Duties: Schedules, assigns and supervises work of Building Maintenance employees; supervises, trains and evaluates subordinates, including full‑time building maintenance employees and temporary part‑time employees; prepares maintenance schedules and assigns work orders; is responsible for requisition and control of inventories of supplies and equipment; obtains quotations for maintenance projects and equipment and prepares purchasing documentation; is responsible for development of specifications for and work performed by contractual custodial services and contractors performing repairs; investigates maintenance problems reported by City employees or Community Center tenants; assists with a variety of building maintenance activities which may include set‑up activities, heating and air conditioning, boiler, plumbing, electrical or pool maintenance, and painting; make minor repairs and contact contractors when significant malfunctions occur; plan, assign, and coordinate the repair, maintenance, and construction of public buildings and facilities; perform routine building inspections; assist in the preparation and administration of program budget; may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays; and performs other related duties as required.

Ability to: Plan, supervise and assist with activities of a building maintenance program; work well with limited supervision; prepare schedules, reports; maintain records; follow oral and written directions; maintain effective working relations; train and supervise personnel; read and interpret construction plans and specifications;  use the telephone, radios, and computers with repetitive keyboarding, work safely in an outdoor environment; drive to various locations and work and supervise safely in an outdoor environment including hard-hat construction and other hazardous maintenance zones; and work a flexible work schedule which may include evenings, weekends and holidays. 

Knowledge of: Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in building maintenance; safety practices and equipment; principles and techniques of supervision; principles of budgeting related to facilities maintenance; principles and practices of ADA as it pertains to public facilities; and methods and techniques of contract negotiations and administration.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.  College and/or post-secondary training in a related field is highly desirable. Five years of responsible experience involving building maintenance and custodial duties, including three years of experience in a supervisory or lead capacity. 

Possession of:  Valid California Driver's License

Application Process:

How to Apply:  City employment applications may be obtained from the City of Campbell Human Resources Division, 70 N. First Street, Campbell, CA 95008 or by visiting the City’s website at www.cityofcampbell.com.  Completed employment application and supplemental questionnaire must be received by the Human Resources Division by Friday, December 20, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.  We do not accept late applications or applications that are emailed or faxed. Please do not substitute “see resume” on the employment history section of the applications.  Resumes should be attached separately.  Applications that do not include responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be rejected.

Testing Process:

Following initial screening of applications, those applicants with the most appropriate qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please call City of Campbell Human Resources at 408-866-2122 or email salinaf@cityofcampbell.com.

Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including employment verification and a Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint check. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination.

Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should advise the Human Resources Division upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. The City of Campbell is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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The City of Sunnyvale has an opening for Plan Checker II, to review construction plans for code compliance.  These positions work closely with the public to issue permits/plans that protect life and property. The ideal candidate will possess technical expertise in the building codes, have strong organizational and administrative skills, and be solutions driven with strong customer service skills. The Building Safety team works as one solution-driven, cohesive team, and encourages leadership from the ground up. Are you the next Plan Checker to join the team?

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.  The position is open continuous. Minimum qualifications for these positions can be met by:

Plan Checker II - Graduation from high school or tested equivalent and four years of building plan review, design, or combination building inspection experience; OR

An Associate's degree or 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university with major coursework in engineering, architecture, or a related field; AND two years of experience of building plan review, design, or combination building inspection experience.

ICC Residential Plans Examiner and ICC Building Plans Examiner certification OR
Certification as a licensed architect, licensed structural or civil engineer with the State of California at the time of application and ICC Residential Plans Examiner within 6 months and ICC Building Plans Examiner within 12 months from hire date.

For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Plan Checker II Salary $44.52 – $56.82 per hour

The City of Sunnyvale is looking for Plan Checker I, to review construction plans for code compliance.  This position work closely with the public to issue permits/plans that protect life and property. The ideal candidate will possess technical expertise in the building codes, have strong organizational and administrative skills, and be solutions driven with strong customer service skills. The Building Safety team works as one solution-driven, cohesive team, and encourages leadership from the ground up. Are you the next Plan Checker to join the team?

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.  The position is open continuous. The minimum qualifications for these positions can be met by:

Plan Checker I - Graduation from high school or tested equivalent and two years of building plan review, design, or combination building inspection experience; or an Associate's degree or 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university with major coursework in engineering, architecture, or a related field; AND one year of experience of building plan review, design, or combination building inspection experience.

ICC Residential Plans Examiner OR
ICC Building Plans Examiner OR
Certification as a licensed architect, licensed structural or civil engineer with the State of California at the time of application and ICC Residential Plans Examiner or ICC Building Plans Examiner within the first six months of hire date.

For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Plan Checker I Salary $40.38 – $51.54 per hour

Definition:

Under the supervision of the Building Official, the Building Inspector performs technical review of plans and building permit applications for completeness and general compliance with State regulations, model codes and local ordinances.  Conducts field inspections of building construction, reconstruction and alterations at various stages and at completion to assure compliance with approved plans and specifications. Building Inspectors are assigned as generalists, performing plan reviews and field inspections on both residential and commercial property.  All Inspectors are expected to be able to perform inspections in all specialty areas – building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing. 

The Building Inspector’s primary duty will be to perform over the counter plan review services and assist with code interpretations and questions while maintaining a helpful and professional demeanor with the general public, architects, designers and owner-builders and the Building Division front counter.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Perform over the counter plan review services
• Enforces building related codes, including California Building Standards Codes, Uniform Housing Code, Uniform Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code, and local codes
• Issues correction notices and citations
• Performs on-site inspections of footings, foundations, framing, electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems, finish materials, roofing, etc.
• Issues certificates and permits as appropriate
• Assists in researching problems and complaints regarding commercial and residential buildings.
• Plan checks
• Maintains records of building and inspection activity and completes related reports
• Maintain the front counter and issue permits when necessary
• Assists design professionals and the public with code interpretations
• Performs other duties as required

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE OF: Laws, codes and requirements of building inspection and building code enforcement; principles and techniques of building construction and interpreting and applying codes and regulations 

SKILL AND ABILITY TO: Analyze, interpret and accurately check plans and specifications; perform complex building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical and green building inspections; learn applicable municipal codes, urban run-off management plans, and zoning ordinance codes; understand, interpret, explain and apply laws and regulations; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and the public; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years’ experience as a Building Inspector or other related building department position with the appropriate state certifications OR 3+ years’ experience in the major building trades with appropriate state certifications OR significant and recent study in an accredited Building Inspection Technology College program with the ability to obtain the appropriate certifications.
• Public agency work experience as a Building Inspector is preferred

• ICC certification as a Building, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Inspector is required
• Additional certification by ICC as a Plan Examiner is highly desirable.
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.
• Must have outstanding interpersonal communication and customer service skills

IDEAL CANDIDATE POSSESSES THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS:  Is highly professional, patient, respectful, and ethical; possesses excellent problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude. Communicates effectively and proactively both verbally and in writing. Enjoys working in a small-town atmosphere with an engaged public, including merchants, property owners and residents.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, to inspect City development and construction sites, to operate a motor vehicle, and to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.  This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas and walking on uneven terrain and climbing to reach certain access points may be required.  Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.  Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.  Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including a livescan background investigation. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER  

The City of Los Altos is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or sexual orientation. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Los Altos upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. 

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER 

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.  

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The City of Milpitas is seeking a temporary contracted Building Inspector for a minimum of 1 year to inspect routine and complex building systems to assure compliance.

The Temporary Building Inspector is responsible for inspecting routine and complex structural building systems at various stages of construction, alteration, and repair to assure compliance with approved plans, specifications, codes, and ordinances and regulations; and assisting in the review of building plans and specifications to determine compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, rules and regulations.

Supervision Received and Exercised - The Temporary Building Inspector receives general supervision from the Senior Building Inspector and/or the Senior Housing & Neighborhood Preservation Specialist. This position may exercise technical or functional supervision over new building inspection staff.

Examples of Duties - duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

·          Complete and maintain a variety of records on a computer, prepare reports, documentation, and correspondence.

·          Conduct inspections to determine compliance with California Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Energy and Green Building Codes pertinent provisions of County health and environmental ordinances.

·          Create and revise housing rehabilitation project work estimates; participate in contractor’s bid process and bid review.

·          Oversee and monitor rehabilitation projects to ensure that work is properly performed and to ensure that no substandard materials are used in accordance with HUD requirements.

·          Confer with developers, contractors, architects, engineers, and the general public.

·          Inspect foundation, cement, framing, plastering, and a large variety of other complex and routine structural building system elements such as stell, concrete, masonary, wood and other structural member factors.

·          Examine grade, quality, and treatment of lumber, cement, lath, wire, and composition.

·          Inspect air conditioning, plumbing, and routine electrical systems.

·          Assure proper and safe installations of routine electrical systems.

·          Perform field review of plans and specifications.

·          Apply proper inspection techniques to examine the quality of work and materials and detect deviations from plans, regulations, and standard construction practices.

Knowledge and Abilities

The candidate would have knowledge of:

·         Building related codes and ordinances enforceable by the City, specifically the California

·         Building Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Energy, Green Building Code and Milpitas Municipal Code.

·         Principles and techniques of building inspection work.

·         Construction contracts and requirements.

·         HUD regulations related to housing rehabilitation.

·         Lead-based paint.

·         A variety of zoning, general land use, and related City codes.

·         Building and related codes including zoning ordinances and other City codes and regulations.

·         Accepted safety standards and methods of building construction.

And ability to:

·         Advise on standards of construction methods and requirements.

·         Prepare and revise project cost estimates and reports.

·         Make arithmetical computations rapidly and accurately.

·         Establish and maintain effective working relationships with homeowners, developers, contractors, architects, engineers, City staff and the general public.

·         Apply City codes and policies regarding zoning and other regulations to field situations.

·         Work independently without supervision.

·         Enforce necessary regulations with firmness and tact.

·         Use Windows, Excel, and Word computer programs.

·         Keep abreast of current construction standards, codes, and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications     

Experience:  Five (5) years of responsible experience in the journey level trades or as a contractor in a variety of building construction activities, including three years minimum experience as a building inspector.

    Education:    Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade.

License and Certificates:   

-       Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain, an appropriate, valid California Driver’s License.

-      Certification as a Building, Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Inspector by the ICC. Additional ICC Certifications are highly desirable.

Special Requirements

Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:

Typically, work is performed at construction sites and in an office environment; exposure to outdoor elements; extensive use of the telephone and radio; repetitive keyboarding on a computer; ability to walk on uneven ground; reach (including overhead); squat, bend, lift, crawl, and climb; push, pull and carry up to 50 pounds; drive daily to various locations within and outside the City of Milpitas; ability to work safely in a hard-hat construction zone is essential; exposure to construction-related chemicals and products; may be required to crawl in confined spaces.

Selection Process

Applicants whose qualifications best meet our current needs will be invited to participate in the selection process that may consist of an assessment of the candidate’s written skills, computer skills, and an oral board interview.  Candidates who successfully pass the selection process will be placed on an eligibility list.  All candidates will be advised of their status once a finalist has been selected.

To Apply 

Only online applications via CalOpps will be accepted. Visit the City of Milpitas website at www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov or www.calopps.org to apply. Copies of required certificates (if applicable), must be scanned into one document, along with a resume, and attached to your application by the filing date.

A complete job description is available on the City of Milpitas website:  www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov (under Employment, Job Specs) or from Human Resources - (408) 586-3090.

The City reserves the right to close or re-open the recruitment at any time. Incomplete and/or inaccurate application materials may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.

Benefits

 This is a temporary, benefited position.  For further information about benefits please visit http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Temporary-Employee-Benefits-at-a-Glance.pdf or call our Human Resources Office at (408)586-3090.

The City of Milpitas is an Equal Opportunity/ADA employer.  Reasonable accommodation in the application, examination, and selection process will be made upon request to Human Resources at (408) 586-3090.

The information contained in this announcement does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract and these provisions are subject to change.