HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/18/1989 Pat DeMond
Mark C. Salvaggio
Staff: Mary Strenn
AGENDA
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Thursday, May 18, 1989
5:00 p.m.
IIEM #1
RE¥ISED dOg SPECIFIC^lIONS
^ir Conditioning lechnician I
Air Conditioning lechnician II
Building Maintainer I
gui]ding Maintainer II
Heavy Equipment Operator - Sanitation
Maintenance Craftworker I
lraffic Engineer
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
May 18, 1989
Job Specification Revisions
Classification Title Revision Summary
Air Conditioning The Technician I and II specifications
Technician were revised following a request by the
incumbents to review the duties and
requirements for the position; these
revisions more accurately reflect the
duties performed and the knowledge and
abilities required of the position.
Building Maintainer These specifications were substantially
revised to reflect current duties of the
position. Previously, the specification
included many of the duties now performed
by the Auditorium Maintainer
classification.
Heavy Equipment The Driver's License requirement has been
Operator (Sanitation) reduced from a Class I (required for
vehicles with tractor-trailer
combinations) to a Class II (required for
vehicles with 3 axles).
Maintenance Craftworker Welding has been included in .the
Description of Duties for this position.
'Traffic Engineer The salary for this position was recently
adjusted to be equivalent to the Engineer
IV; the professional certification
requirement for the Traffic Engineer has
been revised to be comparable to the
Engineer IV.
CLASS TITLE: AIR CONDITIONING TECHNICIAN I 414
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
Under general supervision performs semi-skilled work assisting in
the operation and maintenance of air conditioning units, heating
boilers and ventilating systems, usinq electrical tools and
instruments; reads and understands electrical blUeprints; performs
other work as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Operates and maintains the air conditioning and heating units at
city-owned .facilities as directed, including changing filters,
cleaning condensers, and maintaining the water treatment in both
open and closed systems; assists in the operation and maintenance
of ice making equipment at the Civic Auditorium; assists int he
repairs or replacements of electrical relays, switches,
contractors, wiring, ~ and motors. Drives and operates a
three-quarter(3/4) ton pickup, operates crane truck, tests and
troubleshoots refriqeration systems usinq related instruments.
Installs air conditioninq units and ductwork in remodeled
facilities. Maintains and operates pneumatic control systems and
~quipment. Performs annual maintenance on larqe water chillinq
equipment.
DESIRABLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Traininq and Experience: Graduation from high school or
vocational school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a GED
test and 3 years of experience at apprenticeship-skill level in
air conditioning and heating plant maintenance and operation; or
an equivalent combination of training and experience which
provides the capabilities to perform the described duties.
Knowledqe, Abilities and Skills: Good knowledge of the principles
and techniques of air conditioning and heating equipment operation
and maintenance; some knowledge of electrical installations,
equipment , controls and motors; knowledqe of pneumatic controls
and motors. Ability to operate drilling, welding and grinding
equipment; ability to carry out routine repairs and maintenance
with a minimum of supervision.
Licenses or Certificates: Possession of a valid Class 3 '
California driver's license; must pass a color vision test.
Promotion to Air Condition Technician II: Promotion to Air
Conditioning Technician II from Air conditioning Technician I is
made on a merit basis, without examination, subject to
recommendation by the department head and approval of the
Personnel Manager. Under normal conditions, an employee will be
considered for promotion following appointment to the fifth
salary step.
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Approved by the City Council:
Approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board:
cLAss~TITLE: AIR CO IONING TECHNICIAN II 757
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
Under general supervision performs skilled technical work in the maintenance
and operation of air conditioning units, boilers, large water chilled systems
and circulating systems, involving the maintenance and repair of air
conditioning plants, kitchen equipment including boilers, and operation of
electrical'system and ice making equipment; H.V.A.C. equipment, sheetmetal,
ductwork, and new unit plumbinq installation; operation of computer operated
controls; operation of liqht and heavy equipment; performs other work as
required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Supervises the maintenance and operation of air conditioning and heating
plants, including water treatment in closed systems and cooling towers;
supervises the operation of electrical equipment; supervises the operation
and maintenance of ice making machinery and the operation of resurfacing
equipment; performs installation of air conditioning equipment, duct work,
and control systems; operates crane truck and operates and maintains
pneumatic controls; reads and uses electrical diaqrams to facilitate
troubleshootinq; evaluates circuits usinq electrical test instruments.
· Performs annual maintenance on larqe water chillers.
DESIRABLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Traininq and Experience: Graduation from high school or vocational school
and four years experience in air conditioning, heating, plant maintenance ,
operations and general building equipment maintenance including supervisory
experience.
Knowledqe, Abilities and Skills: Considerable knowledge of the principles
and techniques of air conditioning, heating, building maintenance and water
treatment; considerable knowledge of electrical installations, equipment and
electrical maintenance machinery.
Ability to operate drilling, welding~ and grinding equipment; ability to
operate a crane truck; ability to operate pneumatic controls and motors~
ability to operate computer operated controls; ability to Carry out routine
maintenance and repair parts without supervision; ability to interpret
blueprints and work from sketches, penciled diagrams, or verbal instructions;
ability to train subordinate staff as required. Skill in the use and care
of tools and equipment of the refriqeration trade.
Licenses or Certificates: Possession of a valid Class 3 California Driver's
License; must pass a color vision test.
Promotion to Air Conditioninq Technician II: Promotion to Air Conditioning
Technician II from Air Conditioning Technician I is made on a merit basis,
without examination, subject to recommendation by the department head and
approval of the Personnel Manager. Under normal conditions, an employee will
be considered for promotion following appointment to the fifth salary
step.
4/89
Approved by the City Council:
Approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board:
'~'" ~LASS TITLE: BUILDi MAINTAINER I 306
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
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maintains interiors of City buildings and immediately adjacent
areas in a clean, sanitary and orderly condition.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
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waxes floors, including linoleum, tile, terrazzo, and cement
dusts' and polishes furniture and furnishings; washes windows;
moves and arranges office furniture and equipment; cleans
woodwork, walls and shades; polishes metal work; sweeps hallway~
and stairways; cleans receptacles, ashtrays, wash bowls, toilet
room fixtures and equipment; replenishes toilet room supplies;
observes safety rules and requlations; vacuums and shampoos rugs;
performs other related work as required. May be required to work
nights.
DESI~BLE MINI~M QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience: Two One year of recent experience in
custodial and building maintenance work.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Considerable knowledge of modern
methods, materials and equipment used in cleaning and caring for
floors, walls, fixtures and furniture; good knowledge of
practices, tools, and materials involved int he performance of
semiskilled tasks related to general building maintenance; good
knowledge of the operation of motorized equipment required for
building maintenance work.
Ability to.carry out oral and written instructions in performing
general tasks; ability to lead the work maintenance crews when
required; ability to perform labor fOr extended periods; ability
to perform semiskilled tasks without close supervision; ability
to prepare simple records and reports.
Licenses or Certificates: Possession of a valid Class 3
California driver's license may ~ ......
4/89
Approved by City Council:
Approved by Miscellaneous Civil Service Commission:
"~'~LASS TITLE: BU ] MAINTAINER II 310
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
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Supervises a small crew of Building Maintainer I's , whiln
participating in the work of the crew maintaining interiors of
City buildings, and adjacent areas in a clean, sanitary and
..orderly condition; performs other work as required.
EX~PLES OF DUTIES:
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maintenance of interiors of City buildings. Provides direct lead
supe~ision to the crew with whom they work, insuring that safety
rules are obse~ed, communicating necessary information to
subordinates, hearing subordinates problems, consulting with tho
.Supervisor; instructs new employees in the proper use of equipment
and cleansing agents; inspects work completed; inspects the
building generally to report necessary repairs and improvements7
observes and enforces safety and security regulations; performs
specialized jobs where supervision of other may not be required;
issues supplies; vacuums and shampoos rugs. May be required to
work nights.
DESI~BLE MINI~M QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience: Two years' experience in custodial and
building maintenance work.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Considerable knowledge'of modern
methods, materials, and equipment used in cleaning and caring for ·
floors, walls, fixtures, and furniture; good knowledge of the
practices, tools and materials involved in the performance of
semiskilled tasks related to general building maintenance; good
knowledge of the operation of motorized equipment required for
building maintenance work. Ability to carry out oral and written
instructions in performing general tasks; ability to lead the work
maintenance crews when required; ability to perform labor for
extended periods; ability to performs semiskilled tasks without
close supervision; ability to prepare simple records and reports.
Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid Class 3
California driver's license may ~
4/89
Approved by the City Council:
Approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board:
CLASS TITLE: HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - SANITATION 323
CLASS ~CHARACTERISTICS:
Under general supervision, performs manual and semi-skilled work
in the operation of heavy and complex automated refuse collection
equipment; performs other work as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Operate a one-man automatic loading refuse truck, used in the
collection of 90 gallon or 300 gallon containers. Operates truck-
tractor, semi-trailer equipment used for drop off box type refuse
containers and other related work as required; drives a refuse
collection vehicle and crew to an assigned route; leads crew work;
directs the collection' of refuse from residences and commercial
buildings along the route; moves truck as necessary; assists in
the collection process; drives full refuse truck to the sanitary
landfill for disposal; places truck in the required area; operates
the necessary mechanisms for unloading; drives truck and crew back
to assigned route or to city yard; maintains simple time records;
reports on defects in the refuse truck being used; assists in
attaching , dumping, detaching, and replacing detachable bins on
assigned route; assists and directs assigned crew in tagging
illegal refuse containers and improperly prepared refuse.
Supervises Sanitation employees in all areas of refuse collection,
in the absence of a Sanitation supervisor.
DESIRABLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Traininq and Experience: Two years' experience in driving a heavy-
duty vehicle.
Knowledqe, Abilities and Skills: Ability to read and write at a
level for successful job performance; ability to lead a small crew
in the collection of refuse; ability to follow oral or written
instrUctions; ability to drive a heavy-duty vehicle; ability to
maintain good relations with the public being served; physical
condition and strength sufficient to do heavy lifting and carrying
for extended periods.
Licenses or Certificates: Possession of a valid Class
California driver's license as required by law for equipment used
in performance of duties.
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Approved by City CoUncil:
Approved by Miscellaneous Civil Service Board:
CLASS TITLE: MAINTENANCE CRAFTWORKER I (420)
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
Under general supervision, performs skilled work in the
construction, maintenance and repair of municipal facilities and
properties, and equipment painting; performs other work as
required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Operates a variety of power and hand tools in construction,
weldinq, cabinet work, plumbing, and painting; performs equipment
painting, other than automotive equipment; installs and maintains
sprinkler systems, automatic valves, and controllers; maintains
restroom and playground equipment; operates, maintains, and
repairs swimming pools; requisitions materials and supplies;
leads a small crew in related work as required.
DESIRABLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Traininq and Experience: Four years' experience in general
maintenance work involving more than one of the skilled trades.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Considerable knowledge of the
methods and practices used in general building trades;
considerable knowledge of the tools and equipment used in general
building maintenance work; good knowledge of tools and equipment
used in equipment painting.
Ability to supervise and lead the work of a crew engaged in
construction, maintenance or repair work; ability to work from
oral and written instruction, and to read plans and diagrams.
Skill in the use and care of various types of equipment and
tools, including power tools and light automotive equipment.
Licenses or Certificates: Possession of a valid Class 3
California driver's license.
Promotion to Maintenance Craftworker: Promotion to Maintenance
Craftworker from Trades Assistant is made on a merit basis
without examination, subject to recommendation by the department
head and approval of the Personnel Manager. Under normal
conditions, an employee will be considered for promotion one year
following appointment to the fifth salary step, and upon meeting
Training and Experience qualifications for Maintenance
Craftworker.
4/89
Approved by City Council:
Approved by Miscellaneous Civil. Service Board:
CLA$S'~TITLE: TRAFFIC EER 837
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
Under direction, is responsible for participating in and is in charge of varied
and difficult professional engineering work of the more advanced level, including
research, design and construction of traffic control facilities and other
engineering projects; performs other work as required. ~.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Conducts a wide variety of traffic studies including origin and destination,
travel time, accidents, transit, volume, capacity, parking, and pedestrian
surveys or operational or planning application; confers with technical groups on
traffic problems; gives information to the public; analyzes traffic accident
tabulations and makes recommendations for accident prevention; develops plans for
major civil engineering projects; designs and theorizes 'a wide variety of
projects related to municipal improvements; makes work estimates, figures
quantities, and makes a variety of decisions requiring technical and
professional knowledge of engineering principles, methods and techniques;
supervises in the drawing of plans, writing specifications, making preliminary
or constructional layouts; and inspects construction work in progress and upon
completion.
DESIRABLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
...... ~ad accredited college with
Traininq and Experience: Graduation from an .... = ....
a Bachelors degree in engineering, and thrac five years of responsible
professional engineering experience, including professional experience in traffic
engineering and municipal public works activities, and inc!udinq two years in
suDervisinq other enqineerinq personnel; or an equivalent combination of training
and experience which provides the capabilities to perform the described duties.
Knowledqe, Abilities and Skills: Considerable knowledge of the principles and
practices of engineering; considerable knowledge of fundamentals of traffic
engineering control and regulation, including the various methods and devices
used in modern traffic control; knowledge of traffic control and safety devices;
knowledge of the California Vehicle Code; ability to conduct traffic engineering
studies, prepare reports with recommendations; considerable knowledge of modern
methods and techniques applied to the design, construction, and maintenance of
public works; good knowledge of the strength, properties and uses of Construction
materials; good knowledge of effective supervisory techniques.
Ability to perform technical research work and provide supervision and~advise on
difficult engineering problems; ability to design a variety of public works
structures with skill and accuracy; ability to use engineering and drafting
instruments; ability to make accurate drawings and maps, and to prepare technical
reports; ability to make difficult mathematical calculations and keep neat and
accurate field notes.
Licenses or Certificates: Possession of a valid certificate of registration as
a Professional Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for
Civil~ and Professional Engineers, or Traffic Enqineer~, is ~ required.
D ...... ich ~f an Engin~ar-in-Trzining certificat~ is raquir~d.
4/89
Approved by City Council:
Approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Commission: