Location
Description
Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers.
The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience. In addition to the starting salary, employees in this classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.
The Airport Department is currently recruiting to fill a Maintenance Worker II vacancy within the Maintenance Services Section. The Airport Maintenance Services Section is responsible for the maintenance, repair and improvements to Airport building facilities and properties on a seven day a week, twenty-four hour a day operation schedule. The Maintenance Worker II position at Mineta San José International Airport may lead a crew and/or performs skilled and semi-skilled work in public facilities and airfield maintenance.
Typical duties for this position include, but are but are not limited to:
- Maintaining a large area campus, including repair of asphalt and landscape care.
- Repairing roadways, sewers, and landscape care (mowing, edging, tree care)
- General carpentry and door hardware
- General interior plumbing (various pipes & fittings, restroom fixtures)
- General building construction maintenance and repair (flooring, drywall, tile, etc)
- Safe operation of motor vehicles and equipment and knowledge of safety practices and procedures used in repair and maintenance of roadways and ground areas of large campuses.
- Safe use of a variety of power hand tools utilized in landscape maintenance and building maintenance work.
- Provide excellent customer service to the public and City staff.
- Maintain system repair records and logs utilizing Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for planned maintenance on equipment and creating/closing work orders.
- This position may be assigned to work any days of the week and be assigned to any of three shifts.
- Incumbents in this position are required to possess and maintain all Airport grounds and Airside Operations Area (AOA) driving privileges.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
Competencies
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.
Desirable competencies for this position include:
Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations including:
- Knowledge of the safe operation of motor vehicles and equipment.
- Knowledge of workplace safety practices and precautions.
- Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures.
- Knowledge of safety rules in using herbicides, pesticides, insecticides, and other chemicals.
- Basic knowledge of electrical
- Basic knowledge soldering, welding, brazing, etc
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to estimate and order materials necessary for work completion.
- Ability to perform arithmetic calculations and to make simple measurements.
- Ability to prepare reports and keep records of work completed, time spent, and parts, supplies, and materials used.
- Ability to deal with the public.
- Ability to lift heavy weights of 20-100 pounds.
Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.
Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
Flexibility - Makes effective decisions and achieves desired results in the midst of major changes in responsibilities, work processes, timeframes, performance expectations, organizational culture, or work environment.
Multi-Tasking – Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s).
Ideal Candidate
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience: Completion of high school or equivalent (General Education Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate) AND three (3) years’ experience in the maintenance and repair of streets, sewers, parks or public facilities, or related field.
Licenses or Certificates: Possession of a valid driver's license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle. A California Class A driver's license must be obtained within twelve (12) months of starting the position. An Airport Movement Area Operating Permit (MAOP) is required to be obtained within six (6) months of starting the position. Must also meet the Airport's Insurance Carrier's requirements for coverage.
Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Candidates are required to satisfactorily complete and pass a fingerprint based Criminal History Records Check prior to being considered for a position in this class at the Airport. This Airport position requires a background check and a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) check. The candidate must be fingerprinted and qualify under all applicable TSA and Airport regulations.
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.
You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process. Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit, including spaces, for each text response.
-Do you have a high school diploma, a G.E.D. Certificate, or a California Proficiency Certificate AND three (3) years experience in the maintenance and repair of streets, sewers, parks or public facilities, or related field?
-Please describe your experience leading and training employees. Please indicate the type(s) of position(s) you have experience leading and training.
-Please describe your experience with landscaping, building maintenance, and plumbing.
-Please describe your experience with power tools, equipment, and plumbing equipment.
You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Tessa Elkins at TElkins@sjc.org.
