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SENIOR EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE WORKER / Emergency Appointment Fire

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SENIOR EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE WORKER / Emergency Appointment Fire

Salary

$65,591.04 - $79,301.52 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

C6613M-FR

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Opening Date

05/22/2025

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Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

The application filing period will begin on May 27, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates .

This announcement is being reposted to extend the filing period.

EXAM NUMBER: C6613M-FR

The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires (https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/bos/supdocs/199375.pdf) , including the Palisades and Eaton Fires, that have devastated communities across the County. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to assist the County in mobilizing resources and support needed to help our residents recover and rebuild. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The Department of Public Works is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergencySenior Equipment Maintenance Worker vacancies related to this unprecedented natural disaster.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker.

Essential Job Functions

A Senior Maintenance Equipment Worker is responsible for a combination of the following job functions:

+ Leads lower-level staff and performs the more complex maintenance and repair of equipment and tools used in:

+ Parks and Public Works maintenance: power mowers, small tractors and attachments, small utility vehicles, fertilizer spreaders, power tillers, air compressors, spray unit pumps, sprinkler heads, chain saws, edgers, welding machines, nail guns, forklifts, scissor lifts, generators, and various other types of gas and electric power equipment.

+ Calibrates fuel quantity gauges to measure fuel delivery.

+ Sets readings on computerized fuel monitoring systems such as Veeder-Root and Auto-Stik.

+ Requisitions materials and supplies.

+ Operates powered wood and metal working equipment such as lathes, mills, drills, and saws.

+ Fabricates special equipment and tools and may participate in their design.

+ Keeps work records and makes reports on repairs, repair orders, and other work-related information. May prepare and generate reports.

+ Exercises utmost care in the performance of duties, and uses and/or provides guidance to lower-level staff on the proper use of safety equipment, protective devices, and special clothing which have been provided for use while performing work assignments.

+ Performs minor welding and blacksmith work.

+ Has immediate responsibility in a non-supervisory capacity for the maintenance and repair of a variety of complex and specialized equipment.

+ Drives automotive equipment and operate equipment including light trucks, power jacks, and forklifts in the performance of duties.

+ Oils and greases equipment in absence of helper.

+ Operates equipment during relief periods.

+ Performs product examination and analysis of equipment malfunctions or mechanical failure due to various causes. May contact vendor to report machine malfunctions as necessary.

+ Occasionally works in confined spaces or in an environment with hazardous materials.

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Three years of experience in the maintenance and repair of a variety of equipment and tools*.

LICENSE:

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

PHYSICAL EXPECTATIONS:

Physical Class IV - Arduous: This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

Some assignments in this class require the use of respirators such as when working in confined spaces or in an environment with hazardous materials.

*Equipment and tools are defined as: Beckett burner, Heated thermo guns (Ribon), Heated thermo lines, Air compressors, High pressure hoses, Hydraulic paint pumps, Paint guns, High pressure paint lines, Hand grinders, Generators, Pattern mills, Bituminous melter, Hydraulic hammers, Gas powered drills, Bandsaws, Powered hand tools, and Vehicle power inverter.

EXAM CONTENT:

Before the end of your initial work assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

Additional Information

APPLICATION & FILING INFORMATION:

Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.

Many notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please [email protected],[email protected],[email protected], [email protected], as well as the domainsdpw.lacounty.govandhr.lacounty.gov, to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend’s user ID and password may erase a candidate’s original application record.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

CLICK HERE (http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/247636\_EmploymentInformation.pdf) FOR ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Dept Contact Name: Neal Mondragon

Dept Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141

Dept Contact Email: [email protected]

Teletype Number: (626) 282-7829

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Revised January 2025

For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)

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This position works directly with individuals impacted by the windstorms and wildfires, including the Palisades and Eaton Fires, that have devastated communities across the County.

+ I understand and am willing to perform all necessary work duties.

02

All important exam notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected] to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive email notifications for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. If you choose to unsubscribe, you can check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com to view your profile inbox.

+ I understand the above information and instructions.

03

Completion of the following supplemental questionnaire is REQUIRED for your application. The information you provide will be evaluated to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Please be detailed and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume" or "see application" are not valid responses. All submitted information is subject to verification at any time during the examination or selection process. Falsification of any information or failure to complete this questionnaire as instructed may result in disqualification or dismissal.

+ I understand and will abide by the aforementioned instructions.

04

How many years of experience do you have in the maintenance and repair of a variety of equipment and tools?

+ 3 years or more

+ 2 years to less than 3 years

+ 1 year to less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ N/A - Not Applicable

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If you indicated you had experience to Question #4, you must describe your experience that supports your response to Question #4. Limit your response to 200 words andonly provide the experience that supports your above responses.

Indicate the following information:

+ Position Title

+ Employer

+ Immediate Supervisor name(s) and phone number

+ Date of your ExperienceFrom (mm/dd/yr) - To (mm/dd/yr)Name

+ Duties for each position titlerelated to this experience

If you do not have any experience under this option, please write"DOES NOT APPLY"

Required Question

Employer

County of Los Angeles

Address

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Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website

http://hr.lacounty.gov

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