Building
and Facilities
Testing for most civil service
jobs happens only periodically and sometimes as little as once every two years.
An exam may consist of one test or a number of different tests. Note that
once you pass the test and you're on a civil service list, you'll be interviewed
to determine if you receive a job offer. Make the most of your opportunity
with the resources below.
PRACTICE INTERVIEWS
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Complete
Interview Guide
Learn how to answer questions so that no matter what an interviewer asks
you, you'll be calm, cool, and confident with 3 practice interviews.
TEST GUIDES
The most often requested study
guides are listed below. If you don't see the guide that you're looking
for, enter the title of the job in the search box below.
Need help for a specific
subject such as word problems and math?
Click
here for guides and free help for the most difficult test areas.
General
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Building
Codes Illustrated, Francis D. K. Ching, 2012 - RECOMMENDED
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International
Building Code 2012 International Code Council, 2012 -
RECOMMENDED
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International
Energy Conservation Code 2012 International Code Council, 2011
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International
Fire Code 2012 International Code Council, 2011
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International
Fuel Gas Code 2011 International Code Council, 2011
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International
Mechanical Code 2011 International Code Council, 2011
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International
Plumbing Code 2011 International Code Council, 2011
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International
Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings 2011
International Code Council, 2011
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National
Electric Code 2011 National Fire Protection Council, 2010
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National
Electric Safety Code 2012, David Marne, 2011
Carpentry
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Carpenter,
Jack Rudman, 2014
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Carpentry and Building Construction,
John Louis Feirer, 1997
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Modern Carpentry:
Essential Skills for the Building Trades,
Willis H. Wagner, 2007
Electrical
- National
Electrical Code quizzes from Thomson Delmar Learning include
commercial wiring, grounding, industrial wiring, installation and
inspection, interpreting the NEC and residential wiring.
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American Electricians'
Handbook, Terrell Croft, 2013
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Audel Questions and Answers for Electricians Examinations: 1999 NEC Rulings Included,
Paul Rosenberg, 1999
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Certified Electronic Technician
(CET), Jack Rudman, 2003
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Certified
Electronics Technician (CET) Study Guide,
Joseph A. Risse, 1995
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Electrician and
Electrician's Helper, 8th Ed, Rex Miller, 1999
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Electrician's Exam Preparation,
Michael Holt, 1999
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Schaum's Outline
of Basic Mathematics for Electricity and Electronics, Arthur
Beiser, 1993
Facility
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Administrative Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, Jack
Rudman, 2008
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Bricklayer, Jack Rudman,
2009
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Building
Mechanical Engineer, Jack Rudman, 2009
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Building Maintenance Supervisor, Jack
Rudman, 2005
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Construction
and Maintenance Supervisor, Jack Rudman, 2005
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Custodian,
Jack Rudman, 2006
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Elevator Mechanic,
Jack Rudman, 2003
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Facility
Management Assistant, Jack Rudman,
2005
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General
Supervisor of Building Maintenance (Construction),
Jack Rudman, 2001
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Head
Custodian, Jack Rudman, 2004
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Head Stationary
Engineer, Jack Rudman,
2002
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Housing
Maintenance Helper, Jack Rudman, 2005
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Locksmith,
Jack Rudman, 2001
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Maintenance
Mechanic, Jack Rudman, 2005
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Maintenance
Painter, Jack Rudman, 2002
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Plant Utilities
Assistant, Jack Rudman, 2003
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Preventive Maintenance
Supervisor, Jack Rudman, 2003
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Senior
Maintenance Worker, Jack Rudman, 2009
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Supervising
Plant Utilities Engineer, Jack Rudman, 2006
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Supervisor
of Mechanical Installations, Jack Rudman,
2008
Grounds
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Gardener,
Jack Rudman, 2004
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Groundskeeper,
Jack Rudman, 2004
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Senior
Groundskeeper,
Jack Rudman, 2012
HVAC
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Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Toolbox
Manual (2nd ed.),
David Tenenbaum, 2006
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Heating and Cooling Essentials,
Jerry Killinger
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HVAC
Equations, Data, and Rules of Thumb, 2nd Ed., Arthur A. Bell, 2007
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Introduction to Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating: Questions and Answers
(Dantes Ser. No 20), Jack Rudman, 2003
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Refrigeration License Examinations: A Complete Guide to the Written and Practical Exams,
2nd ed., Antonio Mejias, 200
Machinist
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Machinery's Handbook Tool-Box Edition,
Erik Oberg, 2000
Plant
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Boiler Room Helper,
Jack Rudman, 2008
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Occupational Competency Examination in Welding
(OCE), Jack Rudman, 2002
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Plant
and Pump Mechanic,
Jack Rudman, 2014
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Power Plant Operator,
Jack Rudman, 2002
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Stationary
Engineer (Electric), Jack Rudman, 2006
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The Boiler Operator's
Exam Preparation Guide, Theodore B.
Sauselein, 1997
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Water Plant Operator,
2008
Plumbing
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National Plumbing Codes Handbook,
R. Dodge Woodson, 1998
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Plumber,
Jack Rudman, 2007
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Plumber's Exam Preparation Guide
(Apprentice, Journeyman or Master Plumber), Howard C. Massey, 1985
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Plumber's
Helper,
Jack Rudman, 2014
Welding
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Structural
Welder,
Jack Rudman, 2000
MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISION POSITIONS
Testing for a supervisor's
position? Review these resources in addition to the test guides below:
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The
New Leader's 100-Day Action Plan: How to Take Charge, Build Your Team, and
Get Immediate Results,
George Bradt, 2011
The New Leader's 100-Day Action Plan will help ensure that you achieve
all of your goals in your next leadership role by implementing an effective
plan, starting even before Day One.
- The
First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter, Michael
Watkins 2013
A hands-on guide for moving successfully into a new role. Walk through
the transition as Watkins identifies the most common pitfalls new leaders
encounter and provides tools/strategies for how to avoid them.
- Skills
for New Managers, Morey Stettner, 2013
Specific answers for key responsibilities including delegating work,
communicating effectively, mentoring, leadership, and coaching.
Includes bulleted lists, checklists and definition of terms.
- 101
Tough Conversations to Have with Employees: A Manager's Guide to Addressing
Performance, Conduct, and Discipline Challenges, Paul Falcone, 2009
Covering everything from substandard performance reviews to personal
hygiene to termination meetings, this guide helps managers on what to say
and how to say it. Good resource for test questions regarding
frequently encountered supervision situations.
- Complete
Interview Guide with Supervision Guide
From job-interview.net, 200+ possible interview questions on
supervision including behavioral/situational questions. Plus, answers to the
toughest supervision interview questions.
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