Experience:
One (1) year of maintenance experience, including working with the general public is desired.
Education:
High School diploma or GED certificate, supplemented by college level course work or equivalent vocational/technical institutional coursework in mathematics and chemistry.
Driver's License:
Possession of a valid California Drivers License in the category necessary to perform essential duties of the position may be required at the time of appointment. Maintenance of a valid California Driver's License is a condition of continued employment.
Physical Requirements:
Maintain the following physical abilities: see well enough to view and work with computer screen for extended periods, read fine print; hear well enough to converse on the telephone in assisting the public with emergency and non-emergency situations; use of hands and fingers for use of answering telephones, computer keyboard, writing and filing.
Selection Process:
1. All applicants must complete a standard City of Turlock application for employment form, supplemental questionnaire, and submit the following documentation:- Transcript verifying supplemented by college level course work or equivalent vocational/technical institutional coursework in mathematics and chemistry.
2. You may submit your required documentation using the following options:- Attach a scanned copy in the "Add Attachment" option (of the NeoGov online application) or
- Fax a copy to (209) 668-5529 or
- Email a copy to agodinez@turlock.ca.us or
- Hand deliver copies of your attachments to 156 S. Broadway, Suite 235, Turlock, CA
Applications will be rejected if they are incomplete or required documentation is not attached.
3. Applications will be reviewed for possession of the minimum qualifications. In the event that a large number of applicants possess the minimum qualifications, applicants who appear to be the most qualified based on their breadth and recency of experience will be invited to compete in the testing process.
4. Candidates invited to compete in the testing process may be required to take a written examination, which will be based on a pass/fail basis. If a written examination is conducted and a large number of candidates receive a passing score, the City reserves the right to invite a percentage of the top scoring candidates to compete in the next phase of the testing process, the oral examination.
5. Candidates who are invited to participate in the oral examination and receive a score of 70% or more will be placed on an eligibility list. Ranking on the eligibility list will be based solely on the results from the oral exam.
6. Completion of a practical exercise may be conducted in order to further evaluate skills relating to essential job functions.
7. Top candidates on the eligibility list will be referred to the Municipal Services Director for final appointment consideration.
8. Final appointment will be contingent upon passing the following: reference review, medical examination which includes a drug/alcohol screening, hearing exam and vision exam.
Veteran's Preference System:
The City of Turlock has adopted a veteran's preference system (effective January 1, 2002). The percentage score achieved through an entrance (non-promotional) examination which ranks applicants on an eligibility list shall be adjusted to provide: (a) one (1) percentage point added to the final test score for each six (6) months of active service during a time of armed conflict, up to a maximum of five (5) points, and (b) five (5) percentage points added to the final test score for veterans who are disabled as a result of active military service during a time of armed conflict, regardless of length of service. To receive preference points, applicants must provide supporting documentation and proof of honorable discharge. In no event shall an applicant receive more than a five (5) point adjustment. This request should be made in section #12 of the employment application form. A copy of your DD214 must be attached for this request to be considered.
Medical Examination and Fingerprinting:
The incumbent will be required to take a medical examination including a drug/alcohol screening and be fingerprinted.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The City of Turlock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are sincerely interested in receiving applications from qualified minorities, women, and disabled candidates. Qualified applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, political affiliation or belief except where indicated by requirements of the job.
The City of Turlock will make every effort to accommodate applicants who have disabilities that do not allow them to compete in the selection process. Applicants are asked to indicate their request for accommodation in the application form.
Customer Service Policy:
The City of Turlock is committed to quality service to our customers. Our goal is to create a positive, productive and courteous atmosphere for our employees and customers. Employees are evaluated on the quality of customer service they provide.
BENEFITS:
Sick Leave: The City of Turlock amended a Paid Sick Leave Policy on December 28, 2023 which applies to all part-time, temporary and seasonal employees as of January 1, 2024. One (1) hour per every 30 hours worked, paid at the employee's regular wage rate (capped at eighty (80) hours).
Part-Time employees do not receive full benefits.
HOURLY RATE OF PAY: $16.00 - $22.50 per hour
HOURS OF WORK:
Hours and days may vary. This position shall not exceed twenty (20) hours per week or 960 hours per fiscal year.
Please Note: Information contain herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract as it is subject to change.
WHERE TO APPLY
City of Turlock
Human Relations Department
156 S. Broadway, Suite 235
Turlock, CA 95380-5454
(209) 668-5150
or
Visit our website at: www.cityofturlock.org to apply.
All applications must be returned to the Human Relations Department no later than Thursday, July 11, 2024. POSTMARKED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Cell phones are typically incompatible with the online application format or browser. We recommend using a desktop or laptop computer. If you are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627.
