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Job Description
Position/Program Information
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY
The application filing period will begin on October 27, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.
EXAM NUMBER: C7745A-FR
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 Department of Public Works is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Refrigeration Mechanicvacancies 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 Refrigeration Mechanic.
Essential Job Functions
A Refrigeration Mechanic is responsible for a combination of the following job functions:- Installs refrigeration components such as compressors, evaporators, condensers, motors, blowers and pumps.
- Installs and connects piping and tubing for refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
- Installs, calibrates and repairs refrigeration and air conditioning system instruments and electrical controls.
- Diagnoses operating malfunctions and repairs refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
- Tests, charges, repairs and adjusts hermetic type refrigeration units and ice machines.
- Tests and chemically treats water used in heating and cooling systems.
- Overhauls compressors, burners, gas valves, pumps, fans and other heating, ventilating or cooling system components.
- Adjusts and balances air distribution systems.
- Checks installations for conformance with legal requirements and safety codes.
- Participates in the installation, maintenance and repair of steam and hot water heating and related equipment, as needed.
- Maintains tools and equipment.
- Supervises apprentices and helpers, as needed.
- Recovers refrigerant in EPA certified cylinders from all HVAC equipment.
- Performs preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment.
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Option I: Completion of a heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) mechanic apprenticeship program*.
Option II: Six years of experience in the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of commercial and domestic heating, ventilation, refrigeration and air conditioning systems involving modulating and safety controls, thermostats, humidifiers and duct stats, one year of which must have been at the journey-level** and have included the installation and repair of central multi-zone forced air or water heating and/or cooling systems.
LICENSE
A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions.
Successful applicants for positions that require driving must provide verification of their driver license and 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.
An Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Universal Technician Certificate in compliance with Federal license requirements as provided in Chapter V, Section 608***.
You MUST meet the requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.
VISION
Normal color vision
PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class III - 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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
* To receive credit for your education, include a copy of the certificate of completion of a recognized HVAC mechanic apprenticeship program within five (5) business days of filing your application. If you are unable to attach the required documents, please e-mail them to NMondragon@dpw.lacounty.gov .
** Journey-level experience is defined as possessing the required knowledge, skills, and training to perform a full-range and diversity of work independently and reliably. Positions 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 in the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of commercial and domestic heating, ventilation, refrigeration and air conditioning systems involving modulating and safety controls, thermostats, humidifiers and duct stats .
***In order to qualify, incl ude a copy of the required EPA approved Universal Technician Certificate within five (5) business days of filing your application. If you are unable to attach the required documents, please e-mail them to NMondragon@dpw.lacounty.gov .
EXAM CONTENT:
During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.
Additional Information
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 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 NMondragon@dpw.lacounty.gov , PWexams@dpw.lacounty.gov , noreply@governmentjobs.com , and info@governmentjobs.com , as well as the domains dpw.lacounty.gov and hr.lacounty.gov , 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 as soon as possible 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.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so please include yours when applying.
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, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member 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 races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Dept Contact Name: Neal Mondragon
Dept Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
Dept Contact Email: PWExams@dpw.lacounty.gov
Teletype Number: (626) 282-7829
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