Automotive Mechanic Trainee Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $56,305.60 - $79,352.00 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-19525-01
Department: Sheriff/Coroner
Opening Date: 03/11/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
The Job
The Sheriff's Department is seeking experienced Facilities Maintenance Mechanics who are responsible for the general maintenance, repair and modification of buildings, fixtures and equipment within the correctional/institutional facilities of the Sheriff's Department. These positions perform a full range of skilled maintenance and repair work and may supervise and direct the work of inmate workers.
*Official Title: Sheriff's Maintenance Mechanic
For more detailed information, view the job description.
Note: Applications are also being accepted for A separate application is required for each level.
Detention Differential: Employees in the classifications of Sheriff's Maintenance Mechanic Trainee and Sheriff's Maintenance Mechanic assigned to work at a detention center(s) shall be entitled to $1.50 per hour over and above their base hourly rate for hours actually worked at this facility.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
1) Background: Prior to appointment, applicants will be fingerprinted and must pass an extensive background investigation, including a polygraph examination. Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony.
2) Shift: The jail facilities operate 24/7, and require maintenance any time of the day or night; therefore, the ideal candidate is available to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call.
3) Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
4) Physical: Incumbents in these positions are required to climb ladders and to bend, stoop, twist and crawl in ditches, tunnels and tight mechanical spaces. Incumbents occasionally are required to lift or move heavy objects.
5) Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Must possess one of the following options:
Option 1: Four (4) years of full-time equivalent journey-level experience maintaining large commercial, large industrial or large institutional facilities, performing skilled tasks in one or more of the following trades: electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning.
Option 2: Certification from an accredited trade school or college in one or more of the following trades: electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning (Certificate must be submitted with an application) AND two (2) years of full-time equivalent journey-level experience maintaining large commercial, large industrial or large institutional facilities, performing skilled tasks in one or more of the following trades: electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning.
Option 3: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience as a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Maintenance Mechanic Trainee.
NOTE: Residential or light commercial new construction experience is NOT considered qualifying. Clearly describe your experience in the Employment History section of your online application.
Desired Qualifications
An excellent candidate will have extensive experience in the maintenance of institutional buildings, to include electrical wiring, plumbing systems, and HVAC systems. Possession of Universal CFC Card or welding certification is also desirable; indicate possession and certification numbers on application.
Selection Process
Examination: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time with or without notice. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the closing of this recruitment. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
Additional Information and Resources:
If you need technical assistance, review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference:Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process
Craft, Labor & Trades Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications and will be used to determine your placement on the eligible list. Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

• I have read and understand the instructions stated above.

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Minimum Qualifications: Select below which best describes your journey-level experience maintaining large commercial, large industrial or large institutional facilities, performing skilled tasks in one or more of the following trades: electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning?Ensure that details regarding your experience are clearly specified in the Employment History section of your application.

• Option 1: Four (4) years of full-time equivalent journey-level experience maintaining large commercial, large industrial or large institutional facilities.
• Option 2: Certification from an accredited trade school or college, AND two (2) years of full-time equivalent journey-level experience maintaining large commercial, large industrial or large institutional facilities.
• None of the Above

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Qualifying Employer: Provide the name of the Employer where you acquired journey-level experience maintaining large commercial, large industrial or large institutional facilities. Ensure this employer is included and fully detailed in your work history.
If this question does not apply to you, indicate "N/A."
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Indicate the areas in which you have large building maintenance experience.

• Electrical
• Plumbing & Heating
• Ventilation & Air Conditioning
• None of the above

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Certification: Please indicate below the specific trade(s) for which you possess a certificate from an accredited trade school or college:Ensure that details regarding your trade school are clearly specified in the Education History section of your application and your certificate has been attached to this application.

• Electrical
• Plumbing & Heating
• Ventilation/Air Conditioning/HVAC
• Welding
• Universal CFC card
• None of the Above

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Do you posses experience in a locked/secure facility?

• Yes
• No

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Shift Availability: I understand this position will cover the maintenance needs of the Sheriff's Department's jail facilities (which operate 24/7), and therefore I may be required to work varying shifts.

• I understand and I am available to work varying shifts.
• I understand; however, I am NOT available to work varying shifts.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, Human Resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.)
Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided with your application is current, secure and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I have read and understand the above information.

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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. To access the guide, Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

• I understand.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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