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FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN CITY OF PORTLAND

CITY OF PORTLAND
ANNOUNCES AN OPEN RECRUITMENT FOR:
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
RECRUITMENT NO. 09-030

Approximate Hourly Rate: $24.02 - $26.10 after six months

THE POSITION
The Facilities Maintenance Technician performs preventative maintenance and repair of heating cooling, ventilation systems and other building equipment such as lights, plumbing fixtures, and office furniture. Work requires familiarity with building heating systems to recognize operating conditions that may lead to breakdown or inefficient operation. The work also involves performing minor building maintenance tasks requiring a variety of mechanical skills. The current vacancy is in Portland Parks and Recreation Support Services Structures Division. This list may be used to fill future vacancies. Some positions may require successful completion of a background check prior to and/or during the hiring process.

For more information and to apply online go to http://www.ci.portland.or.us/jobs or call Keri Caffreys, Sr. Human Resources Analyst 503-823-4034

All completed applications for this position must be in the possession of the Portland Bureau of Human Resources no later than 4:30 PM, Monday, March 09, 2009
Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted

An Equal Opportunity Employer

ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION MECHANIC TRAINEE CITY OF LOS ANGELES

An Electric Distribution Mechanic Trainee works as a trainee under close supervision of journey-level workers. Line mechanic trainees assist in the construction, maintenance and repair of overhead electric power sub-transmission and distribution lines and equipment; and other duites. Cable splicer trainees assist in the construction, maintenance, and repair of underground electric power, transmission, sub-transmission, and distribution cable work and other duties.

ANNUAL SALARY
$67,630 - $86,944

REQUIREMENTS
1. Six months of full-time paid experience as an Electrical Craft Helper in the Distribution Construction and Maintenance Section of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power; or
2. Six months of full-time paid City experience as a helper in mechanical, electrical or construction work; and successful completion of the 120-hour Electrical Technician/Electric Utility Line Worker class presented by the Los Angeles Unified School District; or
3. Successful completion of the 600-hour Electrical Technician/Electrical Distribution Mechanic Trainee program presented by the Los Angeles Unified School District; or
4. Successful completion of the 600-hour Electric Utility Line-worker program presented by the Los Angeles Trade Technical College; or
5. Successful completion of a recognized lineman college program with a climbing certificate.

APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON THE CITY APPLICATION FORM. You may apply on-line at https://personline.lacity.org/job_app/, or you may download a paper application at http://www.lacity.org/per/appform.htm and send it by mail to the Personnel Department Building only.

ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION MECHANIC TRAINEE

ANNUAL SALARY
$67,630 - $86,944

DUTIES
An Electric Distribution Mechanic Trainee works as a trainee under close supervision of journey-level workers. Line mechanic trainees assist in the construction, maintenance and repair of overhead electric power sub-transmission and distribution lines and equipment; constructs high-voltage distribution pole lines; makes construction changes to existing lines and equipment; repairs power lines and line equipment; repairs and reroutes services; sets poles; installs transformer racks; hangs and installs transformers and switches of various types and sizes; installs overhead street lights and guy wires; makes repairs to energized lines; performs limited line clearance tree trimming; installs watt-hour meters; uses appropriate live line tools to install and remove approved protective covering on energized distribution and sub-transmission circuits of 7.5kV and above; and climbs poles.
Cable splicer trainees assist in the construction, maintenance, and repair of underground electric power, transmission, sub-transmission, and distribution cable work. Performs work activities in connection with underground cable installation and removal; pulls cables and service lines through sub-structures, vaults, duct lines, up poles and walls, over roofs of buildings and to customers' service panels; performs rigging operations of cable pulling equipment; installs and removes transformers and related equipment in vaults and sub-structures; splices energized and de-energized low-voltage cables, splices high voltage de-energized cables; maintains gas and oil filled cable and equipment; installs watt hour meters; and climbs poles as related to underground work.

REQUIREMENTS
1. Six months of full-time paid experience as an Electrical Craft Helper in the Distribution Construction and Maintenance Section of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power; or
2. Six months of full-time paid City experience as a helper in mechanical, electrical or construction work; and successful completion of the 120-hour Electrical Technician/Electric Utility Line Worker class presented by the Los Angeles Unified School District; or
3. Successful completion of the 600-hour Electrical Technician/Electrical Distribution Mechanic Trainee program presented by the Los Angeles Unified School District; or
4. Successful completion of the 600-hour Electric Utility Line-worker program presented by the Los Angeles Trade Technical College; or
5. Successful completion of a recognized lineman college program with a climbing certificate.

WHERE TO APPLY
APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON THE CITY APPLICATION FORM. You may apply on-line at https://personline.lacity.org/job_app/, or you may download a paper application at http://www.lacity.org/per/appform.htm and send it by mail to the Personnel Department Building only. Please do not mail applications to the "drop box" locations listed below.

Paper applications are accepted only when advertised on the job bulletin. Applications may also be obtained and submitted at the following locations:

Personnel Department Building
700 East Temple Street, Room 100,
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Monday through Friday
7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
(213) 473-9311
TDD (213) 473-9312

Van Nuys City Hall (Drop Box)
14410 Sylvan Street, Room 105,
Van Nuys, CA 91401
Tuesdays only
8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Constituent Services Center (Drop Box)
8475 South Vermont Avenue,
Los Angeles, CA 90044
Mondays, Wednesdays,
and Thursdays only
8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Cypress Park Community Center (Drop Box)
929 Cypress Avenue,
Los Angeles, CA 90065
Wednesdays only
12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
For administrative purposes, filing may close periodically and reopen the following day. This examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received.

For a full job description, please use the following link:
http://personline.lacity.org/job_list/index.cfm?FuseAction=Showspec&CC=3870

SOLAR MAINTENANCE MECHANIC FOR CARGILL SALT IN NEWARK

Cargill Salt has immediate openings for
Solar Maintenance Mechanics at our Newark Facility
Pay rate = $ 25.65 per hour

All external applicants must apply online at ichoosecargill.com
Job # NEW00298

Cargill Salt in Newark, California is accepting applications for Solar Maintenance Mechanics. These are IAM Union positions.
Solar Maintenance Mechanics are responsible to maintain, repair and perform preventative and predictive maintenance on equipment for a salt manufacturing facility.

Requirements
• Be physically able to perform the job duties including bending, stooping, shoveling, sweeping, climbing stairs and ladders, working at heights up to 80 feet, lifting, working in confined spaces, and working at high temperatures.
• Physical ability and stamina to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Minimum one year maintenance experience (industrial, military or contract)
• Be willing and able to attend job related training and educational classes (i.e.: PM, PdM, Precision Maintenance, etc) outside of normal working hours and achieve ratings/marks which indicate satisfactory understanding of the job requirements. This may include travel overnight or multiple nights.
• Available to work any shift, demonstrate willingness to work extended hours and be available for call outs.
• Must be able to work outdoors and in inclement weather.
• Have a valid driver's license and provide DMV evidence of acceptable driving record.
• Demonstrated positive attitude toward/interest in safety and safe work rules.
• Demonstrated ability to read/write English.
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions (written and spoken)
Assets:
• Demonstrated self-initiative, ownership and drive
• Demonstrated ability to be a positive team player
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and listen well.

We invite you to apply online at www.ichoosecargill.com. > Click on Careers at Cargill > Select Current Opening > Click on Production and Maintenance (non-management) > Search for job number NEW00298

You must complete the online application process in order to be considered. If you do not have access to the Internet, please visit your local library or / your local Tri-Cities One-Stop Career Center.

As with all positions, offers of employment are conditional upon:
Passing a pre-employment physical and back screen; passing a drug
screen; passing a criminal background screen and verification of identity and
employment eligibility
Cargill Salt is an Equal Opportunity Employer