12/12/2022 4:00 PM Pacific

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under general direction, identifies construction and maintenance needs by inspecting District property to evaluate compliance with applicable specifications and codes while also serving as a liaison between the District and outside contractors and vendors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

A high school diploma or recognized equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years of experience in industrial or commercial building and construction inspection, facilities management, construction management, or related field that includes managing projects, estimating costs, and managing budgets.

Or

Two (2) years of journey level buildings and construction trades experience in an industrial or commercial setting, which includes managing projects, estimating costs, and managing budgets.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/INFORMATION:Valid California Driver License and be insurable by District’s carrier.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Inspects District facilities, utilities, grounds, and property to evaluate compliance to plans, specifications, codes, and other requirements
• Develops, reviews, and updates plans, designs, and specifications of District facilities, utilities, grounds, and property
• Develops, updates, and implements planned, continuous, and unplanned inspection programs for District facilities, utilities, grounds, and property
• Monitors and documents status of projects in areas including, but not limited to, budget, progress, adjustments to timeline, and change orders
• Prepares reports on information including, but not limited to, time, labor, materials, and cost to complete a project
• Creates schematics, diagrams, and floor plans
• Provides information to District staff regarding projects' status, timelines, schedules, and other details that impact operations
• Recommends vendors, consultants, contractors, resources, and solutions to address maintenance and repair of District facilities, utilities, grounds, and property
• Inspects and monitors contractors' work to ensure compliance with established specifications, guidelines, codes, and objectives
• Serves as liaison between District and outside contractors and vendors by providing requested materials, addressing questions, and requesting clarification and documentation
• Collects, records, and reviews documents and materials from outside contractors and vendors
• Enters, updates, audits, and maintains various data, logs, records, and reports using databases and spreadsheets
• Leads by guiding, training, and reviewing the work of staff
• Performs other related duties as assigned

NOTE: The statements listed above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification, and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

SUPERVISION:

Supervision is received from higher level management. Responsibilities include providing lead direction to operational support staff. No supervision is exercised.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE:

• Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to building construction, maintenance, and public safety
• Principles, practices, and trends of facilities planning, design, and construction
• Principles, practices, and techniques of facilities, construction, and worksite inspection
• Principles, practices, and procedures of worksite safety
• Principles of purchasing and contract management within a public agency
• Principles and practices of cost estimation
• Principles and practices of budget management
• Principles and practices of recordkeeping and maintaining documentation

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Attention to Detail – Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Critical Thinking – Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Cultural Proficiency – Modeling communications and interactions that respect and include all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions and cultures
• Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
• Informing – Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation – Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Project Management – Ensuring that projects are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives
• Safety Focus – Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Using Technology – Working with electronic hardware and software applications

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

The work involves moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions. Will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions when inspecting facilities, utilities, grounds, and property. Will be temporarily exposed to irritants such as dust. May be exposed to constant or intermittent sounds of a level to cause marked distraction from HVAC units, compressors, or fire alarms. Frequently works in an indoor, climate-controlled environment. Requires frequent travel by car.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work requires some physical exertion. Ascends and descends ladders to access roofs and ceiling crawl spaces. Stands, bends, stoops, and crawls to inspect and evaluate to inspect and evaluate facilities, grounds, and property. Moves to and from various locations in the office or school sites on surfaces that may be inclined, uneven and/or rough to inspect and evaluate facilities, grounds, and property. Detects colors to distinguish wires within panels and equipment. Pushes and pulls aside objects up to 50 lbs. without assistance that are obstructing work areas. Positions self to inspect items and spaces that are underground, ground level, and on rooftops. Uses near visual acuity at 20 inches or less to read plans, specifications, diagrams, and schematics. Uses near visual acuity at 20 inches or less to observe installation, repairs, and maintenance and inspect utilities and property. Uses far visual acuity at 20 feet or more to inspect facilities, grounds, and property. Perceives distances to safely drive agency vehicles and navigate work spaces during inspections. Exchanges information with co-workers and customers regarding work-related matters. Uses hands, wrists, and fingers repetitively to type. Rotates the head right or left from a neutral position to review work materials and inspect worksite.

DUTIES APPROVED BOARD OF EDUCATION

No date.

CLASSIFICATION APPROVED PERSONNEL COMMISSION

Established: November 6, 1995 (Ewing & Co.)

Revised: November 10, 2009

Revised: October 12, 2022

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR

JOB APPLICANTS

ACCOMODATION FOR DISABLED: If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in any of these selection procedures, please notify the Personnel Commission in writing and attach your request to the completed application packet.

PREFERENCE POINTS: Seniority credit, based on length of service, is added to the final passing score of permanent employees. Veteran's credits are added for entry level examinations as follows: 5 points for non-disabled veterans; 10 points for disabled veterans. "Veteran" is defined as serving at least 30 days active duty during war or qualifying armed conflict. A DD-214 must be presented on or before date of the examination.

ELIGIBILITY LIST: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed in rank order on the eligibility list. Final selection will be made from the top three available ranks only. When a promotional and open eligibility list is established, the promotional list will be used first. Eligibility lists are usually established for one calendar year.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: All potential employees must provide evidence of their identity and authorization to work in the United States before they will be hired. State law requires employees to provide proof that they have had a recent negative tuberculosis test result. All new employees are fingerprinted and conviction records, if any, are checked.

SALARIES, MERIT INCREASES & ADVANCED STEP PLACEMENT: Salaries generally begin on the first step of the appropriate salary range. Permanent employees receive an increase after six months of continuous satisfactory service and equal raises based on merit at subsequent one year intervals for a total of five increases. Relevant experience and/or education in excess of entry requirements may permit employment at other than the first step. If employed at a higher step, salary increases are granted annually until reaching the end of the salary range.

BENEFITS: Permanent employees will receive paid holidays, sick leave, vacation and longevity benefits per bargaining unit contract or Personnel Commission Merit Rules. The District offers a comprehensive package of insurance benefits to full-time employees and their families, which includes major medical and dental. (Permanent employees who work less than full-time, but a minimum of four (4) hours will contribute an amount proportionate to the number of assigned hours for major medical and dental.) Employees belong to the Public Employees' Retirement System to which the District makes contributions approximately equal to those deducted from the employee's pay.

Assuring Equal Opportunities through the Merit System since 1938.

SANTA MONICA-MALIBU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

PERSONNEL COMMISSION

1651 SIXTEENTH STREET

SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA 90404

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District does not discriminate based on actual or perceived sex, age, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, gender, mental and/or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, and a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

(Revised April 2008)