Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department, is accepting applications for at least (1) Limited Term, Full-Time appointment to the Carpenter I position. This vacancy exists in the Facility Operations Department and is under the direction of the Carpenter Supervisor. Carpenters shall be responsible for carpentry duties hospital wide. Limited term positions may be extended up to 24 months with the possibility of becoming Permanent.

This position will support a project-specific need involving anti-ligature restroom renovations withing patient-occupied buildings. The Carpenter I will perform carpentry work associated with the renovation and modification of existing facilities and will collaborate with contractors and other skilled trades staff to ensure project work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, and facility requirements.

Possession of a valid Driver’s License is required to operate a State owned or leased vehicle.

ABILITY TO:

Ability to bend; reach; ascent stairs, slopes and inclines; work at heights applicable to trade demands; and labor in the outdoors in all weather conditions. Produce both rough and finished carpentry, use hand and power carpentry tools, read and write English at a level required for successful job performance; work from blueprints and interpret plans and specifications; recognize lumber grades and types; keep records and make simple reports; prepare rough sketches of carpentry work; and make estimates of material and labor; follow oral and written instructions; instruct and lead unskilled assistants.

• Operate automotive equipment and haul materials using state vehicles and vessels.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Principles, methods, materials tools, and equipment used in carpentry; Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety applicable to Carpentry; and Building codes.

The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.

In order to gain list eligibility and be appointed to the Carpenter I classification, please follow the link below to the exam bulletin. Failure to take the exam will result in your application not moving forward in our process. Please follow the directions carefully: Carpenter I Exam Bulletin .

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.

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.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

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.  

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

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 #530417  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 . 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. Applicants will be disqualified from the interview process if the STD Form 678 is incomplete. That includes job titles, job duties, work address, time worked at that position, supervisor name, and supervisor phone number. 

***Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: 

Benefits

that may also be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find information on the benefits afforded by membership in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act, and salary ranges and a summary of the Carpenter I classification. 

Training and Development (T&D)

Training and Development (T&D) assignments are temporary assignments of up to 24 months for training purposes.  DSH encourages the use of T&D assignments to provide employees the opportunity to obtain any or a combination of the following:

1. 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.
2. Provide employees broader experience and skills that will improve their ability to perform in their current position.
3. Help prepare employees for future promotions; or
4. Facilitate an employee’s entry into a new occupational field .

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.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, For contractors

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