Salary : $46,233.89 - $63,123.59 Annually Location : Los Angeles County, CA Job Type: Regular Job Number: 24015-II Division: Housing Operations Opening Date: 07/02/2024 Closing Date: Continuous DescriptionMAINTENANCE WORKER IIHOUSING OPERATIONS DIVISION$46,233.89 - $63,123.59 Annually (DOQ)REGULAR POSITIONLOCATED THROUGHOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) Is a dynamic, Innovative agency created in 1982 by the Board of Supervisors to generate affordable housing, community and economic development throughout Los Angeles County and participating cities. Funded primarily with federal grants, the LACDA is an industry leader in sponsoring new solutions to housing and neighborhood revitalization and forming partnerships with private and public agencies. To find out more about the LACDA, please visit our web site at www.lacda.org. Division Overview: The Housing Operations Division (HOD) manages 3,229 public and affordable housing units located at 68 sites, serving more than 6,500 residents. HOD generates and utilizes the resources of the LACDA to provide quality affordable housing and expand opportunities to improve the quality of life in housing developments through the involvement of employees, residents, and community partners. HOD also implements and administers various funds for the improvement and modernization of the public housing developments and utilizes various grants to provide needs-based services to public housing residents, including at-risk youth and their families. Position Overview: The primary function of the Maintenance Worker II is to perform routine semi-skilled facilities maintenance and repair duties on residential housing units and buildings. Work involves a variety of trades including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, drywall, flooring, tiling, concrete, painting, appliance installation, and irrigation repair. The ideal candidate must demonstrate excellent work habits, good judgment, and exemplary customer service skills. Maintenance Worker II must be able to be on-call and work evenings and weekends.Essential Job Duties The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.
- Performs routine to semi-skilled facilities maintenance and repair duties on residential properties in a variety of trades including plumbing, electrical, painting, drywall, flooring, carpentry, concrete, HVAC, and appliance installation and repair.
- Receives and responds to work order requests; performs maintenance and repair work in occupied units for regularly scheduled maintenance, emergency repairs and at the request of residents.
- Inspects vacated units to identify maintenance and repair issues, and appropriately identifies areas that need to be repaired to prepare for new tenancy; performs necessary repairs and changes locks.
- Performs routine maintenance and repair work on vacated and occupied units including cleaning of fixtures, appliances, walls, windows, and floors; repairs and replaces hardware, fixtures, appliances, cabinetry, sinks, toilets, electrical components, and related equipment. Troubleshoots and repairs a variety of residential appliances including but not limited to water heaters, furnaces, ovens, stoves, and ranges.
- Maintains and repairs concrete by operating concrete cutting and breaking equipment such as a jackhammer; constructs concrete forms, pours concrete, and assists in finishing concrete and masonry work.
- Installs, sets, and maintains bait stations for the control and elimination of pests and vermin.
- Assists skilled staff and/or contractors performing skilled work and complex rehabilitation projects on properties as directed; identifies performance issues in work performed by contractors and notifies supervisor as needed.
- Maintains exterior elements of the building and property, including but not limited to, graffiti, trash, and bulky item removal, and power washing sidewalks and trash enclosures; and ensures maintenance yard is clean and orderly.
- Operates and maintains vehicles and a variety of hand and power tools and equipment related to the maintenance and repair of residential systems and facilities.
- Maintains accurate logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used in the software system.
- Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
- Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner and provides information within the area of assignment.
- Responds to after-hour requests for service and emergencies as needed.
- Inspects, buildings, common areas and grounds to identify repairs and or threats to health and safety and make necessary repairs.
- Lifting of 50 pounds
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of:
- Applicable safety practices and regulations used in various skilled building maintenance activities.
- Methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in maintenance and repair functions.
- Safety standards.
- General maintenance, carpentry, painting, refurbishing, plumbing, electricity.
- Microsoft Suite and online work order systems.
Ability to:
- Troubleshoot, diagnoses, and perform maintenance and repair needs within residential units and buildings.
- Understand and follow instructions and communicate effectively.
- Manage time and meet deadlines.
- Safely operate a variety of hand tools and power equipment.
- Work independently or as part of a team.
- Lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
ARDUOUS: Maintenance Workers routinely lift up to fifty (50) pounds, constantly stoop and bend, work with hands and arms raised above the head, grasp materials and equipment with both hands, and climb ladders and stairs. Qualifications
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) equivalency certificate
- Two (2) years of responsible experience performing semi-skilled maintenance and repair on residential properties or building facilities
Additional InformationEqual Opportunity The LACDA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion to advance our mission of building better lives and better neighborhoods. Reasonable Accommodation If you are an individual with a disability and need to request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please call the LACDA, Human Resources at (626) ###-#### or via email at ...@lacda.org. Application Process To be considered, all applicants are required to apply online by the filing deadline. Applications will be reviewed for possession of minimum qualifications and evaluated according to the essential functions of the job. In the Work Experience section of the application, applicants must demonstrate their experience by providing a clear description of the work performed as it relates to the position. Each job held must include the dates of employment, name and address of the employer, position title, hours per week, and supervisor. Please note resumes will not be reviewed to determine qualifications. Supplemental questions are considered a part of the application process and must be carefully answered. All required questions must be completed before the application can be submitted. The supplemental questions will be used to evaluate the applicant's education, training, and experience. Depending on the size of the applicant pool, the supplemental questions may be used as part of the supplemental screening. To receive credit for required education, applicants must attach a copy of their degree or official/unofficial transcripts. Please note foreign degrees (or degrees completed outside of the United States) require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency conducted by a credential evaluation service such as The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). Please include three (3) professional references in the Reference section of your application. Failure to comply with this application process may result in disqualification. Screening and Selection Process Following the review of application materials, the most qualified candidates will be contacted via email and text messaging, if elected, for an assessment test and/or interview. Please check the email account provided on the application for important communications regarding the status of your application and/or next steps. Salary Compensation Salary compensation is dependent on qualifications (experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities). Initial salary placement is generally made between the start and mid-point of the posted range. New hires are not eligible to start at the maximum of the posted range. Conditions of Employment Candidates selected from the process will receive an offer of employment contingent upon the successful completion of satisfactory reference checks, a post-offer medical examination, criminal background check and driving record check. Background and driving record information will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability for the position. Candidates must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License, an acceptable driving record, and must comply with the LACDA's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy during employment. Failure to meet these pre-employment requirements will be grounds for withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment. Proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire. Employment with the LACDA is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause. DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED APPLY IMMEDIATELY, THE POSITION MAY CLOSE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. RECRUITMENT NUMBER: 24015-II As a regular full time employee you are eligible to receive the following benefits offered by the Los Angeles County Development Authority(LACDA):
- Thirteen paid holidays*
- Ten days (80 hours) of Vacation based on years of service up to twenty days (160 hours) of vacation time subject to the conditions listed under LACDA Provided Leave
- Twelve days (96 hours) of sick time subject to the conditions listed under LACDA Provided Leave
- One (8 hour) floating holiday (must be utilized by December 31)
- $10,000 group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Policy
- Short term and long term disability insurance
- Paid jury duty and witness leave up to 176 hours per year
- Paid bereavement leave up to three days is permitted in the event of death of an immediate family member
- Medical / Dental / Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care)
- Supplemental Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
- Employee and Family Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- CalPERS
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Bilingual Pay (if applicable)
In addition to the above, the LACDA's Flexible Benefits Plan is authorized under Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code, and permits employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for their portion of the cost of benefits under the Plan through Salary Redirection arrangements. As part of this plan the LACDA will contribute $1000.00 per month, effective on the first (1st) of the month following the completion of one (1) full month of compensated service. CalPERS:
- Classic Members
- Members who established membership prior to January 1, 2013
- Employee Contribution is 7% of base salary: Member contribute 2.5% of base salary and LACDA Contributions 4.5% of base salary
- LACDA Benefit Factor: 2% at age 60
PEPRA Members - Members who established membership after January 1, 2013
- Employee Contribution is 8.25% of base salary
- LACDA Benefit Factor: 2% at age 62
*Traffic Court Specialist (TCS) employees receive one additional holidays. For additional benefits information, please visit our website - www.lacda.org 01 Only your application and supplemental responses will be reviewed to determine minimum qualifications. PLEASE CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Mistakes or incomplete responses may result in disqualification. Do not rely on a resume or respond see resume as it will not be used to determine qualifications. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.
- I understand the information above
02 I have the following level of education
- I do not have a high school diploma or equivalent
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate's Degree
03 Please select the years of responsible experience performing semi-skilled facilities maintenance and repair on residential properties.
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year, but less than 2 years
- 2 years or more
04 Please describe your responsible experience performing semi-skilled facilities maintenance and repair on residential properties. In your response, please include the employer and dates where you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, please type N/A. 05 LACDA has various housing sites throughout Los Angeles County. Please select your desired work location(s).
- East County (East LA, So. Whittier, LA Puente)
- North County (La Crescenta, Santa Clarita, Lancaster, Quartz Hill)
- West County ( West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Marina Del Rey)
- Long Beach
- South Los Angeles
- South Bay (Lomita)
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