Maintains and repairs equipment and tools used in:
Recreational activities: beach, pool, and lifeguard equipment such as resuscitators, oxygen tanks, boats and boat engines, rescue devices and lifelines; play equipment such as merry-go-rounds, swings, slides and equipment used in sports and special events.
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.
Engineering and surveying: survey equipment such as clinometers, tapes, tripods, and related survey accessories; construction materials and laboratory testing equipment; and blue-print machines and drafting arms.
Hospitals and institutions: autoclaves, laboratory equipment, orthopedic devices, operating tables, oxygen regulators, respirators, beds and rolling equipment; kitchen equipment such as ice machines, slicers, mixers and choppers; water distribution and sewage disposal equipment; low pressure boilers, heating and ventilating systems, pumps, compressors, etc.; floor care equipment such as buffers, auto scrubbers, etc.; and steamers, restroom cleaners, sweepers, trams, and pressure washers.
Fueling facilities: dispensers, pumps, turbines, nozzles (with and without vapor recovery), hoses (single walled and co-axial with vapor recovery), hose retractors, fuel filter and the mechanical aspects of tank and sump sensor probes, spill buckets and dispense pans.
Custody Facilities: hydraulic vehicle gates, mechanical and electronically operated inmate cells and/or dormitory sliders, doors, and gates.
Institutional Kitchens (food preparation and food distribution facilities): ovens, dishwashers, steam kettles, mixers, cook and chill, food delivery carts, food warmers, refrigerators, freezers, pallet jacks, and other production equipment found in institutional kitchens.
Miscellaneous activities: voting booths, ballot boxes and other election paraphernalia; cabinets, partitions, furniture and office equipment.
Calibrates fuel quantity gauges to measure fuel delivery.
Sets readings on computerized fuel monitoring systems such as Veeder-Root and Auto-Stik.
Operates powered wood and metal working equipment such as lathes, mills, drills, and saws.
Sharpens saws and other tools.
Loads, unloads, picks up and delivers equipment and supplies.
Keeps work records on repairs, repair orders, and other work-related information. May prepare and generate reports.
Ensures stock and work areas are clean and orderly.
Exercises utmost care in the performance of duties and uses protective clothing, respirators, or other safety devices whenever necessary.
Inventory and issue small tools and power tools from tool crib as needed.
Performs minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, kitchen maintenance, or other work in the building trades and general maintenance field as needed.
Does brazing, soldering, tack or spot welding as needed.
Acts as a lead worker as required.
Drives automotive equipment and operate equipment including light trucks, power jacks, and forklifts in the performance of duties as needed.
Replenishes supplies, coolant, fuel, and other fluids required for efficient operation of equipment as needed.
Oils and greases non-automotive equipment in absence of a helper as needed.
Operates equipment during relief periods as needed.
Performs product examination and analysis of equipment malfunctions or mechanical failure due to various causes as needed.
Contacts vendor to report machine malfunction as necessary.
Performs minor adjustments to large capacity mail machine components to maintain workflow and accurate metering of mail and prevent/fix paper jams as needed.
Uses large capacity mail machine for mass mailings as necessary.
Works in confined spaces or in an environment with hazardous materials as needed.
Conducts fire watch and rounds as needed.
EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of an Evaluation of Experience: This assessment type will evaluate experience you list on the online application and supplemental questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system. This part of the assessment is worth 100% of your total score and assesses: Requirements, Desirable Qualifications, and Supplemental Questionnaire.
Applicants must receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be added to the list.
ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION
Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly.
Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Department of Health Services as they occur.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification. Comments such as “See Resume” or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered a response.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
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. Please refer to their website for updated information https://lacountylibrary.org/library-locator.
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's 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.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Andrew Munoz, Exam Analyst
(213) 288-7000
[email protected]
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE:
(800) 735-2922
