Skilled Maintenance Carpenter, Cabinetmaker, Locksmith I

Cuesta College

Salary: $49,140.00 - $54,168.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time - 12 Months/ 100% FTE
Job Number: FY1819 - 104
Location: Cuesta College - Paso Robles North County Campus, CA
Department: Facilities Services, Planning and Capital Projects
Closing: 5/23/2019 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Description Summary
About the College
Cuesta College is located in the heart of scenic San Luis Obispo County, and is ranked by Edsmart.org as a top five California community college for 2016. Cuesta College has a rich history of educating San Luis Obispo County residents since 1963. Cuesta College serves more than 10,000 students with an increasingly diverse student body of 55% White, 32% Latinx, 5% Mixed Race, 3% Asian/PI, 2% African-American. Courses are offered online and at three physical sites; the main campus in San Luis Obispo, the North County Campus in Paso Robles, and the South County Center in Arroyo Grande. Cuesta College offers 77 degrees and 64 certificates, including 30 Associate Degrees for Transfers to the Cal State University system with several more transfer degrees under development. The college maintains the highest transfer population to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. More than 25% of the universities transfer students come from Cuesta College; that's twice as many as any other community college. The college also boasts robust Allied Health and Career Technical Education programs and consistently sends students to compete at the national level in areas such as welding, automotive, public speaking, and more. The college's music ensembles are often in the spotlight, winning an award recently from Downbeat magazine and regularly performing at state, national, and international festivals. In addition, Cuesta's theatre program consistently wins national and international awards from the Kennedy Center.

Cuesta College is committed to being an inclusive institution that inspires a diverse student population to achieve their educational goals. In 2016, it was designated as a Hispanic Serving Institute (HSI), reflecting the great responsibility that the college has to further the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The Cuesta Promise Scholarship has provided a fee-free first year to every new high school graduate in San Luis Obispo County. Starting with the graduating class of 2018, the Cuesta College Promise Scholarship expanded to include a second year of fee-free education. Over 3,000 students have received the Cuesta Promise with over 35% being Latinx and almost 60% being female. In 2018, Cuesta College was also the only California Community College awarded a $2.5 million Title V "Developing HSI Grant" from the US Department of Education to expand educational and vocational opportunities for Latinx students. Cuesta is committed to the Board of Governors California Community College Vision for Success Goals, including eliminating equity gaps within 10 years. The College's Educational Master Plan, Strategic Plan, and Student Equity/Student Success and Support/Basic Skills Integration Plan collectively seek to ensure all students are successful at fulfilling their educational needs.

Cuesta College has strong student, faculty, and staff campus engagement including affiliations with the statewide Latina Leadership Network, Central Coast Coalition for Undocumented Student Success, Alpha Gamma Sigma Honors Society, MEChA, Student Veterans Club, STEM Club, and Dreamers Club.

Cuesta College has 139 full-time faculty, 543 adjunct faculty, 234 classified staff, and 41 managers and administrators. The college encourages all employees to be part of the participatory governance process. The College's annual budget is approximately $53 million. Thanks to a $275 million bond measure approved by the voters of San Luis Obispo County in 2014, Cuesta College is repairing aging facilities, updating classrooms, equipment, and technology, and improving programs. Our growing North County Campus opened a new Campus Center in Spring of 2018 and houses a new Veterans Center, EOPS Center/CalWorks/Foster Youth Center, Disabled Student Program and Services (DSPS) office and Student Cultural Lounge. Cuesta will be opening a Dream Center to support undocumented students on both the San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles campuses in Spring of 2019.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision of the Supervisor Skilled Maintenance perform skilled journeyman-level work in construction, alteration, service, repair, and maintenance of buildings, facilities, and fixtures in the carpenter, cabinetmaker, and locksmith trades and perform related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Skilled Maintenance Carpenter, Cabinetmaker, Locksmith Levels I and II class is distinguished from other classes in the maintenance series in that the primary assignments require skilled work in the carpentry, cabinetmaking, and locksmithing areas of building, facility, and fixture maintenance.

The Level II position is distinguished from the Level I by the requirement to synthesize complete lock systems and put systems into operation, assess and inform supervisor of general campus conditions and areas that need attention.

Level II is distinguished by the requirement to oversee the functions and maintenance of the District's locking systems.

The Skilled Maintenance Carpenter, Cabinetmaker, Locksmith Levels I and II promote institutional effectiveness by ensuring that District facilities are maintained in a safe and clean working condition for all students, faculty, staff, and the community.

Essential Functions & Qualifications
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Level I and II

• Draw plan, alter, repair and/or construct wooden structures; including, but not limited to, room additions, walls, partitions, counters, and cabinets;
• Repair, fit, and install doors and window frames;
• Lay and repair floors, including floor tile and other composition materials;
• Hang tape, and finish sheet rock;
• Cut and install glass;
• Develop estimates and complete orders for lumber and other supplies required for alterations;
• Maintain inventory of lumber and building supplies;
• Apply paint, varnish, shellac, enamel, lacquer, or other protective finishes to various surfaces;
• Refurbish cabinets and furniture;
• Install formica and textolite materials;
• Maintain District/College key system; cut keys;
• Inspect, service, repair, and replace external and internal workings on a wide variety of locking mechanisms, including panic bar-type hardware, safes, and security alarms;
• Maintain an inventory of locks, keys, door hardware, and closures, and related parts and materials;
• Estimate the scope and cost of work assignments and select necessary tools and materials to complete job(s);
• Work from sketches, drawings, and blueprints;
• Plan and draw simple drawings of assigned projects;
• Compile written reports and give oral reports on work;
• Set safe combinations and maintain records;
• Design, fabricate, assemble and weld various items;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students; and of staff and students with physical and learning disabilities;
• Perform other related duties as required.

Duties may require the ability to:

• Operate light to moderately heavy construction equipment.
• Use correct safety precautions while working;
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
• Work at a desk, conference table, or in meetings of various configurations;
• Stand for extended periods of time;
• See for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies, and other printed matter;
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels;
• Speak so that others will be able to understand normal in-person conversation;
• Bend and twist, push and pull, stoop, kneel, crawl;
• Lift 100 pounds and carry 50 pounds;
• Reach in all directions;
• Work at heights;
• Ascend and descend ladder.

Essential functions of particular positions within classifications may vary because job duties may vary by work location.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Level I & Level II

Preferred

• Completion of Apprenticeship in one or more building trades or vocational training program;
• Associate degree.

Experience:

Level I
Required

• One year experience in building trades.

Knowledge of:

• Tools, materials, methods, and terminology used in skilled carpentry, cabinetmaking, and locksmithing;
• Methods and practices used in the maintenance of tools, machinery, and equipment;
• Internal workings of safes and alarms;
• Safe working practices;
• Building codes, regulations, and guidelines (i.e. ADA) pertaining to assigned work;
• Material Safety Data Sheets;
• Hazardous Communications Regulations - "Right to Know";
• Fire Prevention, codes, and extinguishers;
• District Facilities.

Licenses and Certificates:

Required Level I & Level II

• Possess a valid California Driver's License.

Level I & Level II (must obtain as a condition of employment)

• Forklift Certification.

Preferred

• CPR and First Aid.

Additional Information
Required Documents: Candidates will be required to submit a cover letter, resume, reference list, and a diversity statement when applying for this position.

Reference List Instructions: Your reference list must include three professional references, their contact information, and their relationship to you.

Diversity Statement Instructions: Cuesta College is committed to building and maintaining a workforce that reflects and honors the diversity of our students. It is important to us that our faculty, staff, and administrators demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds as well as sexual orientation and abilities of all constituents in the Cuesta College community.

In 500 words or less, with consideration to our Mission Statement and our values expressed above, please explain how you will demonstrate your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in this position.

Completed applications and supporting documents must be submitted by the closing date for this position. LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Cuesta College will not sponsor any visa applications.

San Luis Obispo County Community College District ("Cuesta College") is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), age, disability (physical and mental), genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal and state law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Cuesta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

In compliance with California law, all prospective staff and students are entitled to read the Annual Security Report, published each October by the Cuesta College Department of Public Safety. This report contains information about our emergency and crime reporting procedures, as well as crime statistics for the past 3 years. You may request a copy of this report at one of our two Public Safety Offices: on SLO campus at Building 6600A or on North County Campus at building N1021, during campus business hours. You may also access the complete text of this report at the following website address:
https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/publicsafety/clery_act

Interview Process Information
Selected applicants will be invited to attend an interview and skills test on Monday, June 10, 2019.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cuesta

The San Luis Obispo County Community College District promotes inclusiveness, prohibits discrimination, and encourages all qualified persons to apply. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Cuesta College actively seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds to assist students, staff, and faculty. For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) assistance with the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office: (805) 546-3129.







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