GENERAL MAINTENANCE WORKER - FIRE EMERGENCY

Job Description:

GENERAL MAINTENANCE WORKER - FIRE EMERGENCY

Description

Position/Program Information

FIRE DEPARTMENT

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE - FIRE EMERGENCY

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD

Applications will be accepted from September 8, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) through September 12, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (PT).

EXAM NUMBER

36619A-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 Los Angeles County Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency General 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 weighted 100%.

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

DEFINITION :
Performs general building maintenance and repair work.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS :
Positions allocable to this class typically work under the supervision of a Senior General Maintenance Worker or General Maintenance Supervisor and are responsible for performing a wide variety of building maintenance and repair work involving carpentry, electrical, masonry, painting, plumbing or other mechanical and maintenance skills. Incumbents are required to utilize functional skills in all of these areas.

Essential Job Functions

Performs a wide variety of general maintenance and repair work including:

Carpentry :
Assembles and installs shelves, cabinets, and chair rails; hangs pictures and bulletin boards; repairs scratches and scuffs on furniture and woodwork; repairs poorly fitting doors, windows, or drawers; repairs wood flooring.

Electrical :
Replaces broken or defective light switches, sockets, outlets, bulbs, fixtures, fluorescent tubes, and starters.

Masonry :
Patches broken asphalt and concrete and plaster surfaces; replaces loose bricks or ceramic tile.

Painting :
Paints shelves, cabinets, and furniture; does touch-up painting on interior and exterior surfaces; paints parking lot stripes and parking bumpers; paints motors and other mechanical equipment.

Plumbing :
Replaces or repairs defective flush valves, faucet and toilet washers and packing; stops leaks in joints by tightening; replaces short lengths of pipe; cleans clogged pipe lines using a snake, closet auger, force cup, or chemicals.

Mechanical :
Replaces or adjusts drive belts; maintains and adjusts motors, pumps, and compressors; lubricates and checks heating, cooling, or ventilating systems for proper operation.

Miscellaneous :
Replaces glass in windows, doors, and partitions; performs minor sheet metal work; maintains parking lots; makes minor roof repairs; operates and maintains furnaces and low pressure boilers.

Inspects buildings to ensure safety and to determine the need for repair or maintenance. Operates power tools. May maintain and repair various types of equipment and tools. May assist journey-level trade positions performing installation work or more difficult repairs. May drive automotive equipment in performance of duties.

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Closing Date/Time: 9/12/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$51,630.72 - $65,911.68 Annually