EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR - FIRE EMERGENCY

Position/Program Information

FIRE DEPARTMENT

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE - FIRE EMERGENCY

EXAM NUMBER

36616A-FR

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD:

Applications will be accepted starting Monday, June 9, 2025, 8:00 a.m., (PT) through Friday, June 20, 2025, 5:00 p.m. (PT).

The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires , 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 County of Los Angeles Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Equipment Maintenance Supervisorvacancies 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.

During 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 Equipment Maintenance Supervisor position.

DEFINITION :
Supervises personnel engaged in the maintenance, repair and fabrication of various kinds of equipment and tools, and in miscellaneous service functions.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS :
Positions allocable to this class report to a higher-level supervisor and are responsible for supervising positions engaged in the repair, maintenance, and fabrication of various kinds of equipment and tools used in a variety of services functions such as road maintenance, surveying, hospitals and facilities, and parks and recreation. Equipment Maintenance Supervisor positions also review and determine the nature and extent of repairs; assign and inspect work projects; and requisition, receive, store, and issue materials and equipment utilized by shops or work crews.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervises the repair, maintenance and fabrication of equipment and tools used in: road maintenance and surveying; hospitals and institutions; and in parks maintenance and recreation.
• Determines nature and extent of repairs needed and job priorities; assigns and inspects completed work.
• Requisitions, receives, stores, and issues materials and equipment needed in operation of shop, or to equip survey party crews.
• Supervises furniture, office equipment and upholstery repair and fabrication work.
• Estimates material and labor costs for special jobs; makes sketches or diagrams and prepares materials list.
• Participates in preparation of budget for shop or for service functions supervised
• Enforces safe work practices, proper maintenance of shop equipment and tools, and for shop cleanliness.
• Maintains repair, maintenance and inventory records for a wide variety of equipment and tools.
• May drive automotive equipment in performance of duties.
• May supervise miscellaneous service functions such as: receiving, inspecting, and delivering office furniture and equipment and maintaining a surplus furniture storage unit; departmental moving and delivery service; assigning and dispatching vehicles and making arrangements for necessary maintenance and repair work; and repair and fabrication of locks and keys and maintenance of lock system.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :
Four years of experience in the maintenance and repair of a variety of equipment and tools, one year of which must have been in a specialized or supervisory capacity.

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 requirements in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

PHYSICAL CLASS :
III - 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.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT :
During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. Those who achieve a passing score for this evaluation will be considered for permanent employment.

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 important 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 add Alexander.Javaherdashti@fire.lacounty.gov , Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com , 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.

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 before the posting closes 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE :
The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly show that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Please fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely and correctly to receive full credit for any related education, training, and job experience. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your actual job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, total number of hours worked (full or part time). Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for this job. Your application will be rejected if it is incomplete. We may reject your application at any time during the selection process.

AVAILABLE SHIFT :
Any Shift - Appointees must be willing to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

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 applicants 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. Refer to their website for more information: http://lacountylibrary.org

NO SHARING OF USER ID, EMAIL 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. The County of Los Angeles Fire Department is committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst various groups of people. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices

Department Contact Name: Fire Examination Section
Department Contact Phone: (213) 466-5500
Department Contact Email: Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov
Analyst Contact Phone: (213) 466-5500
Analyst Contact Email: Alexander.Javaherdashti@fire.lacounty.gov
T eletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
California Relay Services Phone : (800) 735-2922

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Closing Date/Time: 6/20/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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