LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER W7200K When to Submit Your Application: We are accepting application beginning January 4, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. (PT) and will remain open until the needs of the Service are met and is subject to closure at any time without prior notice. Type of Recruitment: Open Competitive Job Opportunity NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector packages in the nation. Flexible Benefit Plans - Benefits may be purchased using tax-free County contribution of an additional 14.5%-17% of the employee's monthly salary. Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plan; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a County matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary. Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits Flexible Schedules (Telework - where appropriate) Rideshare, Parking, and Transit Benefits 13 paid holidays per year Click here for more details on employee benefits. Who We Are: The Internal Services Department (ISD) plays a major role in supporting all County of Los Angeles departments and commissions. With an annual budget of over $885M and 2,162 budgeted positions along with over 5,120 contracted workers of varying professions in facilities management, information technology, environmental, administrative, purchasing, and contracting, ISD is the County's trusted partner and provider of choice. The Opportunity: The Power Plant Section is seeking an exceptional individual to join our team operating and maintaining seven heating and refrigeration plants. This is a great opportunity to use your skills in a professional environment focused on safety, reliability, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Our plants provide the critical infrastructure to keep things running smoothly. With your expertise, we can continue delivering the behind-the-scenes energy that enables success across the organization. Our team takes pride in upholding the highest standards while continuously improving these vital facilities. Essential Job Functions What You Will Do Uses hand tools and precision instruments to install, maintain, adjust and repair indicating, recording, telemetering, and control instruments used to measure and control variables, such as pressure, flow, temperature, motion, force and chemical composition of boiler and refrigeration water. Troubleshoots control system components and replaces or repairs defective parts. Operates, troubleshoots, and repairs electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and high voltage systems and equipment. Performs annual boiler testing for emissions. Disassembles malfunctioning instruments, and inspects and tests mechanisms and circuitry for defects. Operates, maintains, repairs, and inspects manual and automatic gas and oil fired high pressure steam or high temperature hot water boilers. Disassembles, inspects, and tests instruments for conformance with specifications, using test instruments such as potentiometers, resistance bridges, manometers and pressure gauges. Prepares drawings for the fabrication and modification of instrument parts and components. Operates, maintains, repairs, and inspects motors, steam-driven equipment, steam reducing stations expansion tanks, air compressors, supply and exhaust fans, various kinds of pumps and valves, steam traps, water treatment systems, water heaters and other heating plant auxiliary equipment. Operates, maintains, repairs and inspects reciprocating, centrifugal or absorption central air conditioning machinery including condensers, evaporators, cooling towers, pumps, purge tanks and related equipment. Tests boiler water, condensate, cooling tower water, and water from other systems, and adds corrective chemicals. Inspects, adjusts, repairs and maintains refrigeration units for food storage boxes. Inspects oxygen and vacuum systems for proper pressure, leaks or stoppages and makes emergency repairs. Tests, operates and maintains emergency diesel powered electric generating equipment. Maintains logs of plant operations and records maintenance and repair work performed. Drives automotive equipment to and from work sites, in order to transport the necessary tools, equipment, and materials required to perform the job. Requirements TO QUALIFY FOR THE OPTIONS BELOW you must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience performing relevant duties, and PROVIDE documentation for specified courses (if any) related to the requirements below and within your online job application under the "Experience" area and Supplemental Questionnaire. Requirements to Qualify: OPTION I: One year of experience in the maintenance and operation of high pressure heating plants and refrigeration plants at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Stationary Engineer II* - AND - One year 's experience in the repair and maintenance of industrial control instruments.** OPTION II: One year of experience in the maintenance and operation of high pressure heating plants and refrigeration plants at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Stationary Engineer II* - AND - Completion of fifteen (15) semester units, or its equivalent (22.5 quarter units), from an accredited junior college, college or trade school in the technology or the application of technology directly related to the repair and maintenance of electronic, pneumatic or hydraulic industrial control instruments**, at least nine (9) semester units of which must have been in electronics. Applicants expecting to qualify through Option I, must describe the type of work performed and the time period. Applicants expecting to qualify through experience and education under Option II, must describe the type of work performed and the time period - AND - provide official transcripts or official letter from an accredited junior college, college, or trade school verifying fifteen (15) semester or its equivalent (22.5 units) completed in the areas listed in the requirements along with at least nine (9) semester units in electronics. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Stationary Engineer II is defined as having the responsibility of a shift for the operation and maintenance of a combined high-pressure heating and central refrigeration plant - OR - in a very large facility*** and has responsibility on a shift assignment which includes either the operation and maintenance of a high-pressure heating plant or refrigeration plant - OR - is assigned to a geographic area of a major multi-hospital medical center which requires maintenance and operation of steam reducing stations, ventilation and refrigeration equipment, and various mechanical and electrical equipment and controls. **Industrial control instruments is defined as devices utilized to measure or monitor vibration, temperature, liquid or gas flow, liquid levels in tanks and can also include chart recorders and handheld calibration instruments. ***A very large facility consist of a central plant that is staffed by multiple shifts with each shift containing multiple plant operational assignments. All documents should clearly indicate the degree in English language and the date when the degree was conferred or awarded. For applicants with international transcript(s) , a report by an evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. must be submitted at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days. The report must confirm the U.S. course/degree equivalency. In order to receive credit for the required degree/coursework and/or license, you must include a legible copy of the official transcripts and/or a legible copy of the official certificate and/or license at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the date of filing application. Please submit documentation to Kirby@isd.lacounty.gov and indicate your name, exam name (Stationary Engineer Controls Specialist), and the exam number (W7200K ) . LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions. Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of his/her 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. An Unlimited Steam Engineer's License issued by the City of Los Angeles' Department of Building and Safety. An Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Universal Technical Certificate in compliance with Federal license requirements as provided in Chapter V, Section 608.Applicants MUST provide copies of their Unlimited Steam Engineer's License and Universal Technician EPA 608 certificate at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting application online. Failure to submit the required documentation will result in application denial. If you are unable to attach the required documents at the time of filing, you must email them to Kirby@isd.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing. Please include exam number and title. PHYSICAL EXPECTATIONS: 3 - Moderate: This job requires 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 lift of 10 - 25 pounds. Additional Information Our Assessment Process: First, meet our requirements above. After that, our process includes one examination. This exam will consist of a written examination covering Technical Knowledge and Reading Comprehension and Analytical Skills weighted at 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be added onto the list of eligible candidates. NOTE: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add Kirby @isd.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com , and noreply@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notification from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. 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. Eligibility Information: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the assessment will be placed on the Eligible Register 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 Register do not guarantee an offer of employment. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. No person may compete for this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. Shift: Any How to Apply: Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application by 5:30 p.m. (PT), on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using the website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty . 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. Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add KIrby@isd.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, and noreply@governmentjobs.com 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 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. Please make sure you put in the time and effort when filling out your application and supplemental questions completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements to Qualify as listed on this bulletin. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified. Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: LA County Public Library has announced they are reopening some libraries with limited hours access throughout LA County. Refer to their website at https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening/ for more information. 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. Fair Chance Initiative: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Have questions about anything listed above? Contact us: Exam Number: W7200K Department Contact Name: Kari Irby Department Contact Phone: (323) 881-4689 Department Contact Email: Kirby@isd.lacounty.gov California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 267-2432 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 [Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 ] For detailed information, please click here
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER W7200K When to Submit Your Application: We are accepting application beginning January 4, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. (PT) and will remain open until the needs of the Service are met and is subject to closure at any time without prior notice. Type of Recruitment: Open Competitive Job Opportunity NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector packages in the nation. Flexible Benefit Plans - Benefits may be purchased using tax-free County contribution of an additional 14.5%-17% of the employee's monthly salary. Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plan; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a County matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary. Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits Flexible Schedules (Telework - where appropriate) Rideshare, Parking, and Transit Benefits 13 paid holidays per year Click here for more details on employee benefits. Who We Are: The Internal Services Department (ISD) plays a major role in supporting all County of Los Angeles departments and commissions. With an annual budget of over $885M and 2,162 budgeted positions along with over 5,120 contracted workers of varying professions in facilities management, information technology, environmental, administrative, purchasing, and contracting, ISD is the County's trusted partner and provider of choice. The Opportunity: The Power Plant Section is seeking an exceptional individual to join our team operating and maintaining seven heating and refrigeration plants. This is a great opportunity to use your skills in a professional environment focused on safety, reliability, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Our plants provide the critical infrastructure to keep things running smoothly. With your expertise, we can continue delivering the behind-the-scenes energy that enables success across the organization. Our team takes pride in upholding the highest standards while continuously improving these vital facilities. Essential Job Functions What You Will Do Uses hand tools and precision instruments to install, maintain, adjust and repair indicating, recording, telemetering, and control instruments used to measure and control variables, such as pressure, flow, temperature, motion, force and chemical composition of boiler and refrigeration water. Troubleshoots control system components and replaces or repairs defective parts. Operates, troubleshoots, and repairs electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and high voltage systems and equipment. Performs annual boiler testing for emissions. Disassembles malfunctioning instruments, and inspects and tests mechanisms and circuitry for defects. Operates, maintains, repairs, and inspects manual and automatic gas and oil fired high pressure steam or high temperature hot water boilers. Disassembles, inspects, and tests instruments for conformance with specifications, using test instruments such as potentiometers, resistance bridges, manometers and pressure gauges. Prepares drawings for the fabrication and modification of instrument parts and components. Operates, maintains, repairs, and inspects motors, steam-driven equipment, steam reducing stations expansion tanks, air compressors, supply and exhaust fans, various kinds of pumps and valves, steam traps, water treatment systems, water heaters and other heating plant auxiliary equipment. Operates, maintains, repairs and inspects reciprocating, centrifugal or absorption central air conditioning machinery including condensers, evaporators, cooling towers, pumps, purge tanks and related equipment. Tests boiler water, condensate, cooling tower water, and water from other systems, and adds corrective chemicals. Inspects, adjusts, repairs and maintains refrigeration units for food storage boxes. Inspects oxygen and vacuum systems for proper pressure, leaks or stoppages and makes emergency repairs. Tests, operates and maintains emergency diesel powered electric generating equipment. Maintains logs of plant operations and records maintenance and repair work performed. Drives automotive equipment to and from work sites, in order to transport the necessary tools, equipment, and materials required to perform the job. Requirements TO QUALIFY FOR THE OPTIONS BELOW you must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience performing relevant duties, and PROVIDE documentation for specified courses (if any) related to the requirements below and within your online job application under the "Experience" area and Supplemental Questionnaire. Requirements to Qualify: OPTION I: One year of experience in the maintenance and operation of high pressure heating plants and refrigeration plants at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Stationary Engineer II* - AND - One year 's experience in the repair and maintenance of industrial control instruments.** OPTION II: One year of experience in the maintenance and operation of high pressure heating plants and refrigeration plants at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Stationary Engineer II* - AND - Completion of fifteen (15) semester units, or its equivalent (22.5 quarter units), from an accredited junior college, college or trade school in the technology or the application of technology directly related to the repair and maintenance of electronic, pneumatic or hydraulic industrial control instruments**, at least nine (9) semester units of which must have been in electronics. Applicants expecting to qualify through Option I, must describe the type of work performed and the time period. Applicants expecting to qualify through experience and education under Option II, must describe the type of work performed and the time period - AND - provide official transcripts or official letter from an accredited junior college, college, or trade school verifying fifteen (15) semester or its equivalent (22.5 units) completed in the areas listed in the requirements along with at least nine (9) semester units in electronics. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Stationary Engineer II is defined as having the responsibility of a shift for the operation and maintenance of a combined high-pressure heating and central refrigeration plant - OR - in a very large facility*** and has responsibility on a shift assignment which includes either the operation and maintenance of a high-pressure heating plant or refrigeration plant - OR - is assigned to a geographic area of a major multi-hospital medical center which requires maintenance and operation of steam reducing stations, ventilation and refrigeration equipment, and various mechanical and electrical equipment and controls. **Industrial control instruments is defined as devices utilized to measure or monitor vibration, temperature, liquid or gas flow, liquid levels in tanks and can also include chart recorders and handheld calibration instruments. ***A very large facility consist of a central plant that is staffed by multiple shifts with each shift containing multiple plant operational assignments. All documents should clearly indicate the degree in English language and the date when the degree was conferred or awarded. For applicants with international transcript(s) , a report by an evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. must be submitted at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days. The report must confirm the U.S. course/degree equivalency. In order to receive credit for the required degree/coursework and/or license, you must include a legible copy of the official transcripts and/or a legible copy of the official certificate and/or license at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the date of filing application. Please submit documentation to Kirby@isd.lacounty.gov and indicate your name, exam name (Stationary Engineer Controls Specialist), and the exam number (W7200K ) . LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions. Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of his/her 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. An Unlimited Steam Engineer's License issued by the City of Los Angeles' Department of Building and Safety. An Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Universal Technical Certificate in compliance with Federal license requirements as provided in Chapter V, Section 608.Applicants MUST provide copies of their Unlimited Steam Engineer's License and Universal Technician EPA 608 certificate at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting application online. Failure to submit the required documentation will result in application denial. If you are unable to attach the required documents at the time of filing, you must email them to Kirby@isd.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing. Please include exam number and title. PHYSICAL EXPECTATIONS: 3 - Moderate: This job requires 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 lift of 10 - 25 pounds. Additional Information Our Assessment Process: First, meet our requirements above. After that, our process includes one examination. This exam will consist of a written examination covering Technical Knowledge and Reading Comprehension and Analytical Skills weighted at 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be added onto the list of eligible candidates. NOTE: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add Kirby @isd.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com , and noreply@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notification from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. 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. Eligibility Information: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the assessment will be placed on the Eligible Register 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 Register do not guarantee an offer of employment. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. No person may compete for this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. Shift: Any How to Apply: Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application by 5:30 p.m. (PT), on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using the website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty . 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. Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add KIrby@isd.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, and noreply@governmentjobs.com 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 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. Please make sure you put in the time and effort when filling out your application and supplemental questions completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements to Qualify as listed on this bulletin. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified. Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: LA County Public Library has announced they are reopening some libraries with limited hours access throughout LA County. Refer to their website at https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening/ for more information. 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. Fair Chance Initiative: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Have questions about anything listed above? Contact us: Exam Number: W7200K Department Contact Name: Kari Irby Department Contact Phone: (323) 881-4689 Department Contact Email: Kirby@isd.lacounty.gov California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 267-2432 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 [Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 ] For detailed information, please click here
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information First day of filing: November 15, 2022 @ 8:00 A.M., PT Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER: Y7200A OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF FILING. NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED. OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE IS GAINED WHEN PERFORMING SIGNFICANT DUTIES OF HIGHER-LEVEL AND WHEN THESE DUTIES ARE OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF THE EMPLOYEE’S NORMAL POSITION OR INCONSISTENT WITH THE HELD PAYROLL TITLE All Department of Health Services workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 employees, and has an annual operating budget of $6.9 billion. Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Inspects, maintains and repairs various control, indicating and recording instruments used in the monitoring and operation of high and low pressure heating plants and refrigeration plants; and as a Stationary Engineer, operates and maintains heating and refrigeration plants. Essential Job Functions Operates, maintains, repairs, and inspects motors, turbines and steam-driven equipment, steam reducing stations expansion tanks, air compressors, supply and exhaust fans, various kinds of pumps and valves, steam traps, water treatment systems, water heaters and other heating plant auxiliary equipment. Operates, maintains, repairs and inspects reciprocating, centrifugal or absorption central air conditioning machinery including condensers, evaporators, cooling towers, pumps, purge tanks and related equipment. Tests boiler water, condensate, cooling tower water, and water from other systems, and adds corrective chemicals or adjusts chemical pumps as needed. Inspects, operates, monitors, calibrates, and responds to related building control systems, including fire alarm systems, life safety systems, and main electrical distribution stations for to ensure proper operating conditions. Drives automotive equipment to and from work sites, in order to transport the necessary tools, equipment, and materials required to perform the job. Uses various electronic, manual, and computer-based control systems to adjust or bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges, switch to backup equipment or systems, or shut down equipment to perform preventative maintenance at periodic intervals or as needed. Operates, maintains, repairs, and inspects manual and automatic gas- and oil-fired high-pressure steam or high temperature hot water boilers. Performs required continuous emissions monitoring system calibrations. Troubleshoots control system components and replaces or repairs defective parts. Maintains logs of plant operations and records maintenance and repair work performed, including fuel logs and fuel storage tanks. Operates, monitors, calibrates, and inspects various types of meters, gauges, automatic recording devices for equipment readings, at periodic intervals or as needed, to verify operating conditions, detect malfunctions/need for repair, and to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Operates, troubleshoots, and repairs electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, gas turbines and related systems, and high voltage systems and equipment. Uses hand tools and precision instruments to install, maintain, adjust and repair indicating, recording, telemetering, and control instruments used to measure and control variables, such as pressure, flow, temperature, motion, force and chemical composition of boiler and refrigeration water. Disassembles, inspects, and tests instruments for conformance with specifications, using test instruments such as potentiometers, resistance bridges, manometers and pressure gauges Disassembles malfunctioning instruments, and inspects and tests mechanisms and circuitry for defects. Performs annual boiler testing for emissions. Tests, operates and maintains emergency diesel-powered electric generating equipment, and synchronizes electronic controls and Automatic Transfer Switches. Prepares drawings for the fabrication and modification of instrument parts and components. Inspects, adjusts, repairs and maintains refrigeration units for food storage boxes. Inspects, maintains, and adjusts oxygen and vacuum systems for proper pressure, leaks or stoppages and makes emergency repairs. Work with outside contractors and verify work is satisfactorily completed as assigned. Request quotes from vendors for equipment, parts, tools, or service and generate purchase orders as assigned. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: One (1) year of experience in the maintenance and operation of high pressure heating plants and refrigeration plants at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Stationary Engineer II* -AND- One (1) year of experience in the repair and maintenance of industrial control instruments; or fifteen (15) semester units, 22.5 quarter units or its equivalent, from an accredited junior college, college or trade school in the technology or the application of technology directly related to the repair and maintenance of electronic, pneumatic or hydraulic industrial control instruments, at least nine semester units of which must have been in electronics DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Credit will be given for experience in excess of the minimum requirements at the level of Stationary Engineer II. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions. An Unlimited Steam Engineer's License issued by the City of Los Angeles' Department of Building and Safety. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Universal Technical Certificate in compliance with Federal license requirements as provided in Chapter V, Section 608. 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 weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds . SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Experience at the level of Stationary Engineer II is defined as: Has responsibility on a shift for the operation and maintenance of a combined high-pressure heating and central refrigeration plant - OR- in a very large facility, has responsibility on a shift for assignments which include either the operation and maintenance of a high-pressure heating plant or refrigeration plant. - OR- is assigned to a geographic area of a major multi-hospital medical center which requires maintenance and operation of steam reducing stations, ventilation and refrigeration equipment, and various mechanical and electrical equipment and controls. In order to receive credit for the required degree/coursework, certification, and/or license, you must include a legible copy of the official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization, and/or a legible copy of the official certificate and/or license at the time of filing or within 7 calendar days from the date of filing application (if applicable). Please submit documentation to esanchez3@dhs.lacounty.gov and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number. All applicants MUST attach a legible photocopy of required license(s)/certificate(s) to the application at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach the required license(s)/certificate(s) you e-mail the documents to the exam analyst at esanchez3@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing online or your application will be rejected. Please include your name, the exam number and the exam title. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: The examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based upon application information, weighted 100%. Additional points is awarded for additional experience beyond the Minimum Requirements. CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR ABOVE ON THIS EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. SPECIAL INFORMATION: Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but 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 a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible register from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION : Applications must be filed online only. Hardcopy/paper applications submitted by U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON will not be accepted. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted . Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply " tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5 p.m. 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. . Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Provide relevant experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job position. Do not group your experience. For each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your job position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Important Notes: All information and documents provided by applicants is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from the Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as "See Resume" or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will be rejected. Please access the link below for important Employment Information http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/247636_EmploymentInformation.pdf SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please provide 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: LA County Public Library has announced they are reopening some libraries with limited hours access throughout LA County. Refer to their website at https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening/ for more information. 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 . DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Eric Sanchez, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 esanchez3@dhs.lacounty.gov ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-5208 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
Position/Program Information First day of filing: November 15, 2022 @ 8:00 A.M., PT Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER: Y7200A OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF FILING. NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED. OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE IS GAINED WHEN PERFORMING SIGNFICANT DUTIES OF HIGHER-LEVEL AND WHEN THESE DUTIES ARE OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF THE EMPLOYEE’S NORMAL POSITION OR INCONSISTENT WITH THE HELD PAYROLL TITLE All Department of Health Services workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 employees, and has an annual operating budget of $6.9 billion. Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Inspects, maintains and repairs various control, indicating and recording instruments used in the monitoring and operation of high and low pressure heating plants and refrigeration plants; and as a Stationary Engineer, operates and maintains heating and refrigeration plants. Essential Job Functions Operates, maintains, repairs, and inspects motors, turbines and steam-driven equipment, steam reducing stations expansion tanks, air compressors, supply and exhaust fans, various kinds of pumps and valves, steam traps, water treatment systems, water heaters and other heating plant auxiliary equipment. Operates, maintains, repairs and inspects reciprocating, centrifugal or absorption central air conditioning machinery including condensers, evaporators, cooling towers, pumps, purge tanks and related equipment. Tests boiler water, condensate, cooling tower water, and water from other systems, and adds corrective chemicals or adjusts chemical pumps as needed. Inspects, operates, monitors, calibrates, and responds to related building control systems, including fire alarm systems, life safety systems, and main electrical distribution stations for to ensure proper operating conditions. Drives automotive equipment to and from work sites, in order to transport the necessary tools, equipment, and materials required to perform the job. Uses various electronic, manual, and computer-based control systems to adjust or bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges, switch to backup equipment or systems, or shut down equipment to perform preventative maintenance at periodic intervals or as needed. Operates, maintains, repairs, and inspects manual and automatic gas- and oil-fired high-pressure steam or high temperature hot water boilers. Performs required continuous emissions monitoring system calibrations. Troubleshoots control system components and replaces or repairs defective parts. Maintains logs of plant operations and records maintenance and repair work performed, including fuel logs and fuel storage tanks. Operates, monitors, calibrates, and inspects various types of meters, gauges, automatic recording devices for equipment readings, at periodic intervals or as needed, to verify operating conditions, detect malfunctions/need for repair, and to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Operates, troubleshoots, and repairs electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, gas turbines and related systems, and high voltage systems and equipment. Uses hand tools and precision instruments to install, maintain, adjust and repair indicating, recording, telemetering, and control instruments used to measure and control variables, such as pressure, flow, temperature, motion, force and chemical composition of boiler and refrigeration water. Disassembles, inspects, and tests instruments for conformance with specifications, using test instruments such as potentiometers, resistance bridges, manometers and pressure gauges Disassembles malfunctioning instruments, and inspects and tests mechanisms and circuitry for defects. Performs annual boiler testing for emissions. Tests, operates and maintains emergency diesel-powered electric generating equipment, and synchronizes electronic controls and Automatic Transfer Switches. Prepares drawings for the fabrication and modification of instrument parts and components. Inspects, adjusts, repairs and maintains refrigeration units for food storage boxes. Inspects, maintains, and adjusts oxygen and vacuum systems for proper pressure, leaks or stoppages and makes emergency repairs. Work with outside contractors and verify work is satisfactorily completed as assigned. Request quotes from vendors for equipment, parts, tools, or service and generate purchase orders as assigned. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: One (1) year of experience in the maintenance and operation of high pressure heating plants and refrigeration plants at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Stationary Engineer II* -AND- One (1) year of experience in the repair and maintenance of industrial control instruments; or fifteen (15) semester units, 22.5 quarter units or its equivalent, from an accredited junior college, college or trade school in the technology or the application of technology directly related to the repair and maintenance of electronic, pneumatic or hydraulic industrial control instruments, at least nine semester units of which must have been in electronics DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Credit will be given for experience in excess of the minimum requirements at the level of Stationary Engineer II. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions. An Unlimited Steam Engineer's License issued by the City of Los Angeles' Department of Building and Safety. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Universal Technical Certificate in compliance with Federal license requirements as provided in Chapter V, Section 608. 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 weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds . SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Experience at the level of Stationary Engineer II is defined as: Has responsibility on a shift for the operation and maintenance of a combined high-pressure heating and central refrigeration plant - OR- in a very large facility, has responsibility on a shift for assignments which include either the operation and maintenance of a high-pressure heating plant or refrigeration plant. - OR- is assigned to a geographic area of a major multi-hospital medical center which requires maintenance and operation of steam reducing stations, ventilation and refrigeration equipment, and various mechanical and electrical equipment and controls. In order to receive credit for the required degree/coursework, certification, and/or license, you must include a legible copy of the official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization, and/or a legible copy of the official certificate and/or license at the time of filing or within 7 calendar days from the date of filing application (if applicable). Please submit documentation to esanchez3@dhs.lacounty.gov and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number. All applicants MUST attach a legible photocopy of required license(s)/certificate(s) to the application at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach the required license(s)/certificate(s) you e-mail the documents to the exam analyst at esanchez3@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing online or your application will be rejected. Please include your name, the exam number and the exam title. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: The examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based upon application information, weighted 100%. Additional points is awarded for additional experience beyond the Minimum Requirements. CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR ABOVE ON THIS EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. SPECIAL INFORMATION: Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but 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 a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible register from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION : Applications must be filed online only. Hardcopy/paper applications submitted by U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON will not be accepted. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted . Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply " tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5 p.m. 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. . Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Provide relevant experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job position. Do not group your experience. For each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your job position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Important Notes: All information and documents provided by applicants is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from the Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as "See Resume" or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will be rejected. Please access the link below for important Employment Information http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/247636_EmploymentInformation.pdf SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please provide 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: LA County Public Library has announced they are reopening some libraries with limited hours access throughout LA County. Refer to their website at https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening/ for more information. 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 . DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Eric Sanchez, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 esanchez3@dhs.lacounty.gov ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-5208 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here