Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department is accepting applications for at least one (1) Permanent, Full-Time appointment to the Maintenance Mechanic position in the Facility Operations Department. The position is under the direction of the Chief Engineer II and shall be responsible for maintenance mechanic work hospital wide. A Training and Development (T&D) assignment may be considered.
The incumbent inspects, maintains, and repairs plumbing, heating, cooling, water, and sewer systems; does electrical maintenance and repair work; performs miscellaneous minor building construction and repair work; performs miscellaneous interior and exterior painting; refinishes furniture; estimates and requisitions materials and supplies; keeps tools and equipment in good condition; keeps records and prepares reports. Occasionally operates automotive equipment and hauls material (Valid California Driver’s License and Defensive Driver Permit is required contingent on the class of vehicle to be driven, in accordance with Administrative Directive 7.07).

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Methods, materials, and equipment used in the operation and repair of plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, water, and sewer systems; materials, methods, and tools used in the repair of mechanical equipment and in miscellaneous building maintenance and repair work and skill in the performance of such work; Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety dealing with heating, cooling, electrical, plumbing, and other mechanical systems.

ALL APPLICANTS MAY BE PRE-SCREENED FOR BREADTH AND DEPTH OF EXPERIENCE. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED APPLICANTS MAY BE INTERVIEWED BASED ON SCREENING CRITERIA. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS TAKE SPECIAL CARE IN THOROUGHLY AND ACCURATELY COMPLETING THE APPLICATION

All interested candidates that meet the recruitment criteria should submit Form STD 678 Employment application to the Human Resources -Employment Unit.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Patton is a forensic psychiatric hospital and was established in 1890 and opened in 1893. DSH-Patton provides treatment to forensically and civilly committed patients within a secure treatment area. The hospital does not accept voluntary admissions.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS. THE CUT-OFF-DATES ARE THE FIRST AND THIRD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH. ALL COMPLETED APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY EACH CUT-OFF-DATE WILL BE REVIEWED AT THAT TIME. NOTE: APPLICATIONS MAY BE PROCESSED ON A FLOW BASIS PRIOR TO THE CUTOFF-DATE TO MEET THE HIRING NEEDS OF THE DEPARTMENT.

Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from PattonHREmploymentUnit@dsh.ca.gov. It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.
For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Examination/ Employment Application (STD. 678) including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.
A completed STD. 678 and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers account. Please reference Job Control # 487867 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.
Complete Application Packages (including your STD. 678 and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.
*Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey
Application Instructions
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: Until Filled

AN EMPLOYEE MUST HAVE PERMANENT STATUS IN THEIR PRESENT STATE CLASSIFICATION. AN EMPLOYEE CURRENTLY IN A LIMITED TERM POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR A T&D ASSIGNMENT. THE EMPLOYEE MAY, BUT IS NOT REQUIRED TO, SATISFY THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF THE T&D CLASSIFICATION; EXCEPT, THE EMPLOYEE SHALL POSSESS ANY LICENSURE, CERTIFICATE, OR SIMILAR CREDENTIAL THAT IS A COMPONENT OF THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

• Provide the experience necessary to satisfy the experience component of the minimum qualifications of the T&D classification or gain competencies for the preferred or desirable qualifications of the T&D classification.
• Provide employees broader experience and skills that will improve their ability to perform in their current position.
• Help prepare employees for future promotions; or
• Facilitate an employee’s entry into a new occupational field.