SENIOR EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE WORKER - FIRE EMERGENCY

Job Description:

SENIOR EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE WORKER - FIRE EMERGENCY

Description

Position/Program Information

FIRE DEPARTMENT


TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
OPEN COMPETITIVE - FIRE EMERGENCY

EXAM NUMBER

36613A - FR

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD
Applications will be accepted from Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 8:00 AM (PT) until Tuesday, July 28, 2026, before 5:00 PM(PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 PM (PT) on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, to be accepted.

The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires (Download PDF reader) , 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 Los Angeles County Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker vacancies 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 weighted100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker.

Essential Job Functions

• Leads lower-level staff and performs the more complex maintenance and repair of equipment and tools used in:
• Recreational activities: beach, pool and lifeguard equipment such as resuscitators, oxygen tanks, boats and boat engines, rescue devices and lifelines; play equipment such as merry-go-rounds, swings, slides and equipment used in sports and special events.
• Parks and Public Works maintenance: power mowers, small tractors and attachments, small utility vehicles, fertilizer spreaders, power tillers, air compressors, spray unit pumps, sprinkler heads, chain saws, edgers, welding machines, nail guns, forklifts, scissor lifts, generators, and various other types of gas and electric power equipment.
• Engineering and surveying: survey equipment such as clinometer, tapes, tripods, and related survey accessories; construction materials and laboratory testing equipment; and blue-print machines and drafting arms.
• Hospitals and institutions: autoclaves, laboratory equipment, orthopedic devices, operating tables, oxygen regulators, respirators; beds and rolling equipment; kitchen equipment such as ice machines, slicers, mixers and choppers; water distribution and sewage disposal equipment; low pressure boilers, heating and ventilating systems, pumps, compressors, etc.; floor care equipment such as buffers, auto scrubbers, etc.; and steamers, restroom cleaners, sweepers, trams, and pressure washers.
• Fueling facilities: dispensers, pumps, turbines, nozzles (with and without vapor recovery), hoses (single walled and co-axial with vapor recovery), hose retractors, fuel filters and the mechanical aspects of tank and sump sensor probes, spill buckets, and dispense pans.
• Custody facilities: hydraulic vehicle gates, mechanical and electronically operated inmate cells and/or dormitory sliders, doors, and gates.
• Institutional Kitchens (food preparation and food distribution facilities): ovens, dishwashers, steam kettles, mixers, cook and chill, food delivery carts, food warmers, refrigerators, freezers, pallet jacks, and other production equipment found in institutional kitchen facilities.
• Miscellaneous activities: voting booths, ballot boxes and other election paraphernalia; toy repair; cabinet, furniture, and office equipment.
• Calibrates fuel quantity gauges to measure fuel delivery.
• Sets readings on computerized fuel monitoring systems such as Veeder-Root and Auto-Stik.
• Requisitions materials and supplies.
• Operates powered wood and metal working equipment such as lathes, mills, drills, and saws.
• Fabricates special equipment and tools and may participate in their design.
• Keeps work records and makes reports on repairs, repair orders, and other work-related information. May prepare and generate reports.
• Exercises utmost care in the performance of duties, and uses and/or provides guidance to lower-level staff on the proper use of safety equipment, protective devices, and special clothing which have been provided for use while performing work assignments.
• May perform minor welding and blacksmith work.
• May lead patient helpers or recipients of Public Assistance in equipment maintenance work.
• May lead and participate in the more complex building maintenance and repair including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, kitchen maintenance, or other work in the building trades and general maintenance field.
• May have immediate responsibility in a non-supervisory capacity for the maintenance and repair of a variety of complex and specialized equipment.
• May lead and participate in performing minor adjustments to large capacity mail machine components to maintain workflow and accurate metering of mail and prevent/fix paper jams.
• May drive automotive equipment and operate equipment including light trucks, power jacks, and forklifts in the performance of duties.
• May oil and grease equipment in absence of helper.
• May operate equipment during relief periods.
• May perform product examination and analysis of equipment malfunctions or mechanical failure due to various causes. May contact vendor to report machine malfunctions as necessary.
• May occasionally work in confined spaces or in an environment with hazardous materials.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY :
Three years of experience in the maintenance and repair of a variety of equipment and tools.

You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

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.

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.

IV - Arduous: This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS :
Some assignments in this class require the use of respirators such as when working in confined spaces or in an environment with hazardous materials.

Additional Information

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.

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 [email protected] , [email protected] , [email protected] as well as [email protected] , and [email protected] , and the domain @fire.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 government jobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

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.

Department Contact Name: Fire Examination Section
Department Contact Phone: (213) 466-5500
Department Contact Email: [email protected]
Analyst Contact Email: [email protected]
Teletype Phone :(800) 735-2929

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Closing Date/Time: 7/28/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$65,591.04 - $79,301.52 Annually