Skilled Laborer - California State Prison - Corcoran (Skilled Laborer)

Job Description and Duties This assignment may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent. Prior to conversion to permanent, Post and Bid must be cleared. Please note the work schedule may change. We are excited to announce that effective January 1, 2026 the California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) has been renamed the California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA). Join a mission-driven team dedicated to reducing recidivism, improving prison safety, and enhancing public safety by providing meaningful work and training opportunities to incarcerated individuals. As a full-time state employee, you’ll receive: • At least 156 hours of paid leave in your first year • 11 paid holidays • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family • CalPERS retirement benefits Start your CAREER with purpose – make a difference while enjoying great benefits and a work-life balance! The Skilled Laborer is responsible for necessary on-site labor and maintenance service for customers purchasing various products manufactured by CALCTRA, including but not limited to modular office systems, office furniture, and chemical dispensers and performing minor building maintenance and repairs for Healthcare Facilities Maintenance (HFM) within their contracted areas located within the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). Need help with the application process? Join us every Friday at 11:00am for a FREE interactive Zoom presentation: How to Apply for State Jobs Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/CALCTRA Meeting ID: 781 163 9893 Passcode: CALCTRA This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. We do not accept STEM-OPT. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions. Upon a conditional job offer, the selected candidate will be required to clear live scan, a tuberculous (TB) test, and physical (if applicable). This position is subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing pursuant to 2 CCR § 599.960. Employment information on the STD 678 MUST be complete with hours worked, dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview. Please indicate the classification, Job Control Number (JC) and position number in the 'EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING' section of your application, failure to provide this information may result in elimination from the hiring process. Resumes are welcome but do not take place of the STD 678. Incomplete applications received may not be considered. Statewide Recruiting has a hot off the press new resource for you: State Application Checklist This resource was created to help job seekers understand how to write a strong state application and address some of the frequently asked questions about state applications. We hope you find it useful, and we think it pairs pretty nicely with the SOQ checklist Employees new to CALCTRA will be required to attend New Employee Orientation (NEO) prior to starting work within an institution or Central Office. NEO is 4-5 days (36 hours) and will be conducted at the Green Valley Training Center in Folsom, CA. New employees traveling 50 miles or more from their home address or headquarters location to attend NEO will receive a travel advance sufficient for meals, incidentals, and travel accommodations for the duration of NEO. Any questions or concerns regarding NEO training can be addressed during the interview process. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Desirable Qualifications are not required but are listed to demonstrate what experience/education would make the selected candidate most successful in this position. If you have this education/experience, you are encouraged to include this information in your application. • Knowledge in Maintenance and Repair processes or procedures. • Experience and knowledge in the use of hand and power tools. • Experience in the process of performing preventative maintenance, calibration, install, replacement or parts of various pieces of equipment. • Software experience for Various Maintenance & Repair software applications, Microsoft Suite, Shipping software, work order system software. • Knowledge and experience in the diagnosis, repair, replacement of furniture components. • Experience with customer service such as scheduling appointments, reviewing customer complaints, determining product defects, etc. • Experience with scheduling work orders with consideration to availability of parts/materials on hand. • Civil Service work experience