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Job Description
Position/Program Information
DEPARTMENT: Internal Services Department
FILING PERIOD: We will be accepting online applications from Wednesday, December 24, 2025, 7:00 a.m. (PT) until Thursday, January 21, 2026, until 5:00 p.m. (PT). Applications must be submitted before Thursday, January 21, 2026, until 5:00 p.m. (PT) to be accepted."
EXAM NUMBER: W6281I
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: We welcome applications from anyone.
WITHHOLD INFORMATION: No withhold will be allowed. Required experience must be fully met by the last day of filing and clearly indicated on the application.
No out-of-class experience or verification of experience letter will be accepted.
Why work for us?
With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County has the largest population of any county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, with more than 42 diverse departments and over 2,300 different job descriptions, the County offers a lifetime of opportunities and careers.
The Internal Services Department (ISD) plays a critical role in supporting all Los Angeles County departments and commissions. With an annual budget estimated at $905 million, 2,158 budgeted positions, and more than 5,120 contracted workers, ISD delivers essential services that keep County operations running efficiently every day. ISD offers many different types of career opportunities that promote professional and personal growth as well as a rewarding and exciting work environment!
For more information about the outstanding benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/ .
Essential Job Functions
Measures, cuts, fits and lays floor padding, carpet, linoleum, asphalt, cork or rubber tile on wood or cement floors and other surfaces.
Prepares wood on cement floors for carpet or linoleum by the use of a floor-sanding/grinding machine.
Covers cracks, indentations and other irregularities with filler materials.
Measures and marks off floor in accordance with floor covering plan.
Applies mastic to cement and wood floors prior to laying floor covering.
Installs tackless strips for securing carpeting to floor.
Uses a hand-operated carpet stretcher in putting carpet into place.
Rolls linoleum with large handroller to smooth it to floor surface.
Sews binding tape on rugs and carpets to make a finished edge and to prevent raveling.
Sews tears and opened seams in carpets and rugs and patches carpeting, linoleum and asphalt tile floors as required.
Maintains tools and equipment.
Drives automotive equipment to and from work sites.
For more information, please view the classification specification: Carpet and Linoleum Layer Class Specification
Requirements
TO QUALIFY FOR THE OPTIONS BELOW, you must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience performing relevant duties within your online job application under the "Experience" area.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
OPTION I: Completion of a recognized apprenticeship training program* in carpet and linoleum laying work of at least three years' duration.
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OPTION II: Four years' experience in carpet and linoleum laying work, including at least one year in each specialty and one year at the journey-level**.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*To qualify under Option I, include a legible copy of your official certification, official transcript, or letter/certificate from a recognized apprenticeship training program with your online application or within five (5) business days from the last day of filing period. The document should show the date the certification was conferred and be in English.
**Journey-level experience is defined as possessing required knowledge, skills and training to perform a full range and diversity of carpet and linoleum laying work interdependently. Persons at this level operate with fairly significant freedom from day-to-day supervision and need little or no guidance on such matters as selecting appropriate problem solving methods and techniques, locating appropriate regulations, or applying proper procedures to carry out work."
Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant’s driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
3 - Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10 - 25 pounds.
Vision :
Keen color perception.
Additional Information
Our Assessment Process:
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an oral interview covering Attitude and Interest Towards the Position , Knowledge and Skills in the Field, Safety Practices and Procedures, Analytical and Problem Solving Skills, Customer Service and Interpersonal Skills experience, and Oral Communications and Comprehension Ability the general ability to perform the duties of the position weighted 100%.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible list .
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE FOR THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
Eligibility Information:
The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. PASSING THIS EXAMINATION AND BEING PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST DO NOT GUARANTEE AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT.
TEST PREPARATION:
We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.
• Various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/ .
• Online practice guide are available at https://hr.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/LAC_Interview_Guide.pdf
Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible list accordingly.
Shift: Any - Appointees may be required to work any shift, including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and call back.
Vacancy Information:
The resulting Eligible list for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Internal Services Department, Custodial & Landscaping Division located at various locations throughout Los Angeles County.
NOTE: All notifications, including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important you provide a valid email address. Please add Kirby@isd.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
How to Apply:
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 "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website also provides 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 the refusal of the application or rescission of the appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience is not going to be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the filing submission, so it is vital to provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out of receiving our emails, notices are accessible by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for rescheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.- info@governmentjob.com
- noreply@govermentjobs.com
- Kirby@isd.lacounty.gov
New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address. It can be done anytime by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to improve the online application's security and prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
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/ .
Have questions about anything listed above?
Contact us:
Exam Number: W6281I
Department Contact Name: Kari Irby
Department Contact Phone:(323) 457-5304
Department Contact Email: Kirby@isd.lacounty.gov
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 881-3932
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 [Alternate Teletype Phone:(800) 897-0077
For detailed information, please click here
Closing Date/Time: 1/29/2026 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Los Angeles County
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With a population of more than 10 million people and 88 cities, Los Angeles County has more residents than any county in the nation.
With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, over 100,000 employees in more than 36 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.
As one of the Top 10 Government Services Employers, as named by Forbes Magazine, the County of Los Angeles provides those committed to a career in public service with boundless opportunities, a platform for professional and personal growth and the ability to truly make a difference in people's lives.
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