Positions exist in Plant Operations. Under supervision, to do a variety of semi-skilled manual tasks in installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of equipment, fixtures, buildings and building facilities. Maintain the safety of persons and property. Knowledge of common methods, practices, and materials used in maintenance and repair work, and their proper employment and care. Follows directions, prepares reports of work done, requisitions supplies, reads and writes at a level appropriate to the classification. The information contained in this duty statement is designed to outline the essential duties and essential tasks,however, other duties not contained in this duty statement may be required consistent with the operational needs of the facility and the Job Specifications for this classification.
Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three (3) percent in exchange for five (5) hours per month of the Personal Leave.
CalHR is currently administering a continuous file examination for this classification. To take the examination and obtain list eligibility, please click the following link to take the online exam or copy and paste the link into your web browser:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1249
If you are using list eligibility from an online exam to qualify for this position, you MUST include with your application any documentation (i.e., copy of transcript, degree, license, etc.) to verify meeting the MQ’s or you may NOT be considered for the position.
The MQs will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the MQs of the classification, the applicant may not be considered and withheld from the eligible list.
Temporary state housing may be available for those relocating to fill hard to recruit positions. Housing assignments and rates will be determined in accordance with Department policy, operational priorities, and applicable labor agreements.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.
Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment.
This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Incumbents will be exposed to all Clinical and Support services areas of the facility. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens and other conditions common to a clinical nursing environment. Ongoing interaction with personnel and the public. This position requires problem solving skills and ability to communicate effectively. Requires working with all levels of personnel within the orgainzation while maintaining effective communication to meet objectives.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Essential physical requirements include the following: requires correct vision and hearing to normal range. Requires finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, endurance, and sensory ability to perform the duties contained in this duty statement. Involves lifting of up to 50 pounds alone. Lifting may often be combined with pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, squatting, grabbing, carrying, kneeling, twisting, and reaching at or above, shoulder level. Includes bending and twisting, sitting, standing, and walking most of the time, with, or working on, irregular surfaces and periodically requires extraordinary physical activity. Overtime may be required to ensure the operational needs of the facility are met. Works around electrical equipment thoughout the facility.
WORK LOCATION AND TIMES: Porterville Developmental Center, Plant Operations Department. Works an assigned shift/schedule as assigned by the designated supervisor. Overtime, weekend and holiday work may be required. Work assignment may be subject to call back based on the operational needs of PDC. Porterville Developmental Center Plant operations departments core business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Lunch is 1200-1230 hours.
