Senior Fairgrounds Maintenance Worker



Senior Fairgrounds Maintenance Worker

Salary

$54,515.57 - $66,266.06 Annually

Location

Santa Rosa, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

22/01-0749-O

Department

Sonoma County Fairgrounds (FGS)

Opening Date

01/10/2022

Closing Date

2/7/2022 11:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit

10

Position Information

Do you have a valid Class C drivers license and experience in semi-skilled building and grounds maintenance work? 
Apply today to join our team as a Senior Fairgrounds Maintenance Worker at The Sonoma County Fairgrounds!

Starting salary up to $30.89/hourly ($64,471/annually), a cash allowance of $600/month, and a competitive total compensation package!*

As a Senior Fairgrounds Maintenance Worker, you will provide leadership and supervisory oversite to your assigned work crews, as well as complete the more complex construction projects and tasks. Additional responsibilities will include:

  • Operating various types of equipment including forklift, scissor lift, boom, large and small floor preparation equipment, and general maintenance and cleaning equipment
  • Janitorial duties for all facilities at the Fairgrounds
  • Training staff on the proper application and use of policies, procedures, tools and equipment
  • Understanding and executing operational plans
  • Maintaining inventory and proper usage of various cleaning products, including those subject to MSDS reporting
The ideal candidate for this position will have strong communication and interpersonal skills and possess: 

  • The ability to professionally and effectively interact with management, co-workers, contractors, and the public
  • Experience operating heavy equipment (forklifts, booms, etc.)
  • The ability to multi-task and effectively apply problem-solving techniques
  • An aptitude for effectively executing work orders and operation plans, and managing various events, sometimes simultaneously
  • Bilingual skills are desired, but not required
In order to prepare and maintain the buildings and grounds for events, the Fairgrounds maintenance team works Thursday through Monday, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; and may work evenings, holidays, and outside in sometimes unfavorable weather conditions. 

The Sonoma County Fair is among our region's most time-honored and cherished traditions. Over the past 75 years, the Fair has grown to become one of the most popular in the state. Famous for its top quality horse racing, stunning flower show, and constant innovation in family entertainment, the Fair continues its unswerving commitment to showcase and provide education on the wealth of our agricultural community. The Senior Fairgrounds Maintenance Worker position is an exciting opportunity to continue this commitment and contribute to the community.

What Makes Sonoma County a Great Choice: 

The Fairgrounds offers a challenging and rewarding work environment, the satisfaction of knowing that you're working to better the community, and a competitive total compensation, including*:

  • An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance up to $500 and ongoing education/training opportunities
  • Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
  • Significant portion of health care premiums paid by the County and access to several health plan options
  • County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
  • Retirement fully integrated with Social Security
  • May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment
  • Eligibility for a salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
*Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Employees in this class are in the unclassified service; this class is exempt from the Civil Service Ordinance of the County of Sonoma as stated in Section 5 of Ordinance No. 305-A as amended. Additional information can found in the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 Memorandum Of Understanding (SEIU MOU) and our Employee Benefits directory.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill a Senior Fairgrounds Maintenance Worker position at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help positions as they occur during the active status of the list. County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment.
 
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: The ability to read and write English and make basic mathematic calculations at a level for successful job performance.

Experience: Experience that directly relates to the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, three years of experience in unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance work involving both buildings and grounds, would provide such opportunity.

License: Some positions will require possession of a valid class B drivers license, all positions require possession of a valid class C driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of: methods, materials, machines, tools, and equipment commonly used in general building and grounds maintenance and repair; occupational safety and health practices and procedures which relate to general building and grounds maintenance and repair activities; preventive maintenance requirements and standards for light equipment, machines, and power and hand tools.

Knowledge of: effective methods of supervising and training general building and grounds maintenance personnel.

Ability to: assign, coordinate, and supervise the work of general building and grounds maintenance personnel; work effectively with administrative personnel, subordinates, and the general public; prepare written reports; demonstrate physical strength, agility and endurance in performing light and heavy unskilled manual tasks for extended periods and in unfavorable weather conditions; use hand and power tools and equipment; work nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying

  • Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
  • You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
  • You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
  • Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.
Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the application, examination, and department selection processes.

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.

Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses which state "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.

The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:

An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

  • Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.
Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.

Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer are contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: As the largest employer in Sonoma County, the Board of Supervisors has adopted a vaccination and testing policy to help mitigate transmission of COVID-19. All County employees will be required to either have documented proof of full COVID-19 vaccination on file or consent to weekly COVID-19 testing.

HOW TO APPLY
Applications are accepted online at: www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.

The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

HR Analyst: JT
HR Technician: RR

IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions.

COUNTY OF SONOMA BENEFITS: GENERAL*

These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers:
 
Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment.
 
Health Plan: Choice of five health plans (a PPO, EPO, HMO, and two deductible HMOs) with a County contribution toward the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit. For specific details, please refer to the applicable MOU). A County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement is available for some bargaining units.

Cash Allowance: In addition to monthly salary, a cash allowance of approximately $600 per month.

Retirement: Fully integrated with Social Security. For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired.
 
IRS 457 Plan: Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
 
Retiree Medical: County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits.

Plus excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more.

For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331. Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources/divisions-and-units/employee-relations/labor-agreements-and-salary-resolution. For specific information about health and welfare benefits including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts go to https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources or, contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonoma-county.org or (707) 565-2900.

*IMPORTANT NOTES: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

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How did you first learn about this opportunity?
  • Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
  • CalJobs
  • Careers in Government
  • College or University
  • Craigslist
  • DiversityJobs
  • Employee of Sonoma County
  • Facebook
  • Glassdoor
  • GovernmentJobs.com
  • Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Sonoma County
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • La Voz
  • Latino Service Providers
  • LinkedIn
  • Los Cien
  • Minority Organization or Group
  • Monster
  • Press Democrat
  • sonoma-county.org/www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org
  • Sonoma County Human Resources Office
  • Sonoma County Job Line
  • StartHere!
  • Twitter
  • Veterans Services Office
  • Women's Organization or Group
  • Workplace Diversity
  • Other Internet Site
  • Other Publication
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Please indicate if you would also be interested in future part-time or extra-help (temporary, intermittent, or seasonal employment) positions should they become available. Check all that apply.
  • I would also like to be considered for future part-time positions
  • I would also like to be considered for future extra-help positions
  • I am only interested in full-time positions
03
This eligible list may be used for future bilingual (English/Spanish) positions. Please indicate if you are interested in bilingual positions, and your level of proficiency.
  • Yes, I have basic (conversational) English/Spanish bilingual skills
  • Yes, I have fluent (reading, writing, and conversational) English/Spanish bilingual skills
  • No, I do not have English/Spanish bilingual skills, and/or I do not wish to be considered for a bilingual position
04
Do you possess a valid Class C driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Are you willing to work a Thursday through Monday schedule, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, which would include evenings and holidays?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Are you willing to work outside, sometimes under unfavorable weather conditions?
  • Yes
  • No
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For this question, and all subsequent questions, provide sufficient information to allow for a thorough evaluation of your qualifications.

Please describe the types of building maintenance/construction projects you have worked on, and provide a brief description of your primary duties and the types of tools/equipment you used. Highlight if your forklift, boom, and/or heavy equipment experience and your experience related to event and stage setup.
08
Please describe your experience training and/or leading work crewmembers. Provide an example of a specific situation, your approach to addressing the situation, and the outcome of the conversation.
09
Please describe your experience explaining rules, policies, and/or procedures to a customer/the general public. Provide a specific example that best demonstrates your experience and describe how you addressed the situation.

Required Question

Agency
County of Sonoma (CA)
Address
575 Administration Drive, Suite 116B

Santa Rosa, California, 95403
Phone
(707) 565-2331