EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE WORKER

Position/Program Information

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

EXAM NUMBER

D6610C

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

Open Competitive (OC)

FILING PERIOD

We will begin receiving applications on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. (PT)

All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Tuesday, October 22, 2024

DEFINITION:
Maintains and repairs various types of equipment and tools.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains and repairs 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.
• 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.
• Do brazing, soldering, tack or spot welding, as needed.
• Drive automotive equipment and operate equipment including light trucks, power jacks, and forklifts in the performance of duties, as needed.
• Replenish supplies, coolant, fuel, and other fluids required for efficient operation of equipment, as needed.
• Oil and grease non-automotive equipment in absence of a helper, as needed.
• Perform product examination and analysis of equipment malfunctions or mechanical failure due to various causes, as needed. Contact vendor to report machine malfunction, as necessary.
• Occasionally work in confined spaces or in an environment with hazardous materials, as needed.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
Two years of experience in the maintenance AND repair of a variety of gas powered, diesel powered or electric powered equipment and tools.

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

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.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
3 - Moderate. This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

4 - Arduous will be required for assignments that require frequent lifting of objects over 25 pounds in the maintenance and repair of equipment and tools. 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.

Additional Information

EXAM CONTENT:
This examination will consist of a multiple-choice written test, weighted 100% assessing mechanical skills, safety practices, basic math and reading comprehension.

MULTIPLE-CHOICE TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

In order to be placed on the eligible list, candidates must meet the selection requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination.

Please add the below email addresses to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

• Sahn@parks.lacounty.gov
• info@governmentjobs.com
• talentcentral@shl.com
• donot-reply@amcatmail.com
• noreply@governmentjobs.com

Note: All notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. Test scores cannot be given over the telephone.

Applicants 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.

It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.

ELIGIBILTY INFORMATION:
The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible list for a period of twelve (12) months.

VACANCY INFORMATION:
The resulting eligible list for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Parks and Recreation.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
Information presented on employment applications, supplemental questionnaire, resumes and during the examination process is subject to verification. Applicants MUST provide relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. We may reject your application at any time during the exam and selection process.

Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification, Bulletin Definition, Essential Job Functions or Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you met the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE / REJECTED application.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE:
Go to http://governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty and search for "Equipment Maintenance Worker". Click on the name of the bulletin you are applying to, click the green "Apply" button.

APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE MUST BE FILED ON-LINE VIA GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM WEBSITE . APPLICATIONS AND RESUMES SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, E-MAIL, THIRD PARTY WEBSITES (IE: Indeed.com, etc.), FAX, OR IN-PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED .

Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. (PT) 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 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.

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 AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application online 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.

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.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION:
If you need accommodation to take the assessment, let us know by contacting the ADA/Testing Coordinator at (626) 588-5109. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process. We ask that you please request an accommodation within 5 days of application, and no later than 5 days beyond the filing closing date.

Department Contact Name: Soo Jung Ahn
Department Contact Number: (626) 588-5111
Department Contact Email: sahn@parks.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 588-5109
Teletype Phone: (213) 427-6118
California Relay Services Phone: (800)735-2922

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Closing Date/Time: 10/22/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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