STEAM FITTER

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER: Y7754T

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

WE WELCOME APPLICATIONS FROM ANYONE

We will be accepting online applications from June 2, 2025 at 8:00 am (PT) - Continuous.

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified applicants.

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 annually provides direct care for over 600,000, unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of over $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.

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• Medical and Dental coverage.
• Group life insurance
• Health care and subsidized dependent care spending accounts
• Long-Term disability health insurance.

MISSION:
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

The team member we are searching for performs journey-level steam fitting tasks in accordance with standard trade practices

Essential Job Functions

Supervise apprentices and helpers.

Installs piping for steam and hot water heating, refrigeration, air conditioning, fire sprinkler, pneumatic tube carrier, power, compressed air, hydraulic, fuel oil and control systems.

Installs steam equipment such as boilers, burners, water heaters, radiators, heat exchangers, sterilizers and presses, and accessories such as pumps, governors, traps and valves.

Diagnoses operating malfunctions and repairs equipment and piping systems.

Installs, calibrates and repairs various pneumatic, electric and electronic instruments and controls.

Checks installations for conformance with legal requirements and safety codes.

Inspects water main fire hydrants, service lines, fire hose and extinguishers.

Installs and repairs iron pipe railings, supports and frames.

Maintains tools and equipment

For more information, please view the classification specification: Class Specifications | STEAM FITTER | Class Spec Details

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY :

To be considered for this role, you must meet one of the following qualifications at the time of hire and provide supporting documentation to the hiring team.

Option I: A minimum of five years of steam fitting experience, including working in a powerplant and hydraulic equipment. This must include at least one year of experience in heating and air conditioning related to building construction, and one year at the journey -level*.

*Journey-level experience applies to a person who has completed an apprenti ceship program or is an experience worker, not a trainee, and is fully qualified and able to perform a specific trade without supervision.

Option II: Completion of a five-year steam fitter apprenticeship program**.

* *Applicants who expect to qualify under Option II, must provide a legible photocopy of their apprenticeship training certificate at the time of hire.

Applicants who have already competed the training program can attach a legible photocopy of the required certificate(s) to the application at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach the required certificate(s) you can e-mail the documents to the exam analyst at esanchez3@dhs.lacounty.gov . Please include your name, the exam number and the exam title.

Please note: If you are unable to meet the Requirements above while on the hiring list (6 months) your application will expire. If the job posting is still available, you are welcome to reapply.

LICENSE:

A valid California Class C Driver License is required in order to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS III - MODERATE:

I ncludes 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 .

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of an oral interview, weighted 100%, which will assess the applicants job preparation, knowledge and skills, interpersonal effectiveness and oral communication.

Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment in order to be placed on the list.

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 https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-searchtoolkit/ . The section dedicated to test preparation in "Employment Test Assistance."
  

ELIGIBILITY and VACANCY INFORMATION:
Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly.

Applicants who demonstrate that they meet the requirements by responding to the supplemental questions and pass the assessment will be placed on the list in the order their score group for a period of six (6) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Department of Health Services as they occur.
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 "Apply" green 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.

We will send notifications to the e-mail address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid e-mail address. if you choose to unsubscribe or opt out for receiving our e-mails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondent, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

• esanchez3@dhs.lacounty.gov
  
• info@governmentjobs.com
  

New e-mail addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per e-mail address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and prevent incorrectly entered e-mail addresses.

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

For candidates who do not have access to a computer or internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.

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.

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.

TESTING ACCOMODATION:

If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, contact the Testing Accommodations Coordinator (323) 914-5208. We require supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the request. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond and keep you moving through the process.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Eric Sanchez, Exam Analyst
(213) 288-7000
esanchez3@dhs.lacounty.gov

TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS COORDINATOR:

(323) 914-5208

TELETYPE PHONE:

(800) 899-4099

ALTERNATE TELETYPE PHONE:

(800) 897-0077
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE:
(800) 735-2922

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