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.

Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.

Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing.

Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted on-line.

THE AGENCY

• Outstanding technical knowledge, skills, and ability required to assist in the maintenance of buildings including, but not limited to: floor installation and maintenance (i.e., carpet, tile, and vinyl composition tile), roofing maintenance, framing (steel and wood studs), concrete forming, placement, finish and repair, drywall removal and installation, suspended ceiling installation, maintenance and repair, general demolition, and painting.
• Diligent in the performance of duties resulting in no detail being overlooked.
• Outstanding commitment to customer service.
• Effective decision making at a worksite to evaluate safety concerns and identify the best work plan.
• Dependable and focused on the job at hand.
• Efficiently organizes tools, materials, supplies for individual assignments and in support of higher level Trades as needed.
• Effectively assesses problems and identifies the best solution; conducts research if necessary.
• Adheres to safety procedures and maintains safety awareness for self, co-workers, and customers.

The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

Knowledge of:

• Techniques and materials for maintaining and repairing buildings.
• Common tools, equipment and methods of carpentry, roofing, tile setting and masonry.
• Basic computer skills including knowledge of Outlook.
• More advanced techniques in the construction trades such as roofing, concrete, tile setting, etc.

Ability to:

• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Read simple plans.
• Perform semi-skilled work in a wide variety of maintenance and construction trades.
• Instruct and directing assigned helpers.
• Safely operate a variety of hand and power tools.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relations with employees and the general public.
• Work independently.
• Repair and maintain tools and equipment.
• Safely operate a variety of hand and power tools, including portable power equipment and the more complex tools.

The examination will consist of the following steps:

CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS RECRUITMENT.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS.

Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.

To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know” section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs.

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 & Well-Being

• Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
• Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
• Vision or Vision Reimbursement
• Share the Savings
• Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
• County Allowance Credit
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

• 11 paid holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• Group Auto/Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 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
• 1st 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