BUILDING CRAFTS SUPERINTENDENT I - FIRE EMERGENCY

Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
OPEN COMPETITIVE - FIRE EMERGENCY

EXAM NUMBER

36679A-FR

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD

Applications will be accepted beginning Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) through Monday, August 11, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. (PT)
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 County of Los Angeles Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Building Crafts Superintendent Iposition vacancies related to the unprecedented 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 Building Crafts Superintendent I position.

DEFINITION :
Has immediate charge of the alteration, construction, maintenance and repair programs of a County department or facility.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS :
Positions allocable to this class are characterized by their responsibility to establish and maintain a maintenance and repair program for County buildings, facilities and equipment within their department of assignment; (a) using the services of a work force of less than 30 trades and crafts workers and supervisors in a limited number of craft or trade skill fields or (b) using a work force composed of patients at a Department of Health Services facility.

Essential Job Functions

• Plans, assigns, coordinates, directs and evaluates the work of a small variety of crafts, trades and maintenance workers and supervisors engaged in construction, maintenance, alteration or repair of County facilities and equipment.
• Supervises a small variety of crafts/trades workers and/or supervisors as needed.
• Confers with facility users to establish requirements of new or altered facilities.
• Coordinates the work of the maintenance forces with the users of the facility.
• Reviews plans and specifications, identifying and reporting observed design deficiencies.
• Inspects contract construction work in progress in conjunction with representatives of the Internal Services Department to insure adherence to plans and specifications.
• Insures compliance with applicable building, fire and safety codes and recommends or initiates programs to correct deficiencies.
• Prepares a maintenance and alteration program and provides input related to budget appropriations.
• Reviews work requests and prepares cost estimates, priority recommendations, and designs as necessary.
• Organizes work assignments and projects so as to utilize available work force skills.
• Establishes or assists in establishing section policies, practices, and standards.
• Supervises or coordinate custodial and other similar support services as needed.
• Supervises the operation of the utility systems serving the facility as needed.
• Supervises the maintenance and repair of assigned vehicles as needed.

Requirements

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Option I:
One year's experience as a building crafts or mechanical trades working supervisor or higher.

Option II:
One year's experience a s the superintendent of construction, responsible from the start of construction through final acceptance, of a commercial or industrial building project for human habitation exceeding one million dollars in construction costs.

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.

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

PHYSICAL CLASS :
Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT :
During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. Those who achieve a passing score for this evaluation will be considered for permanent employment.

APPLICATION AND 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 Diego.Gonzalez @fire.lacounty.gov , Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com , and info@governmentjobs.com 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 well in advance before the posting closes 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE :
The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly show that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Please fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely and correctly to receive full credit for any related education, training, and job experience. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your actual job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, total number of hours worked (full or part time). Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for this job. Your application will be rejected if it is incomplete. We may reject your application at any time during the selection process.

AVAILABLE SHIFT :
Any Shift - Appointees must be willing to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER :
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES :
For applicants 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. Refer to their website for more information: http://lacountylibrary.org .

NO SHARING OF USER ID, EMAIL AND PASSWORD :
All applicants must file their application 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. The County of Los Angeles Fire Department is committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst various groups of people. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Department Contact Name: Fire Examination Section
Department Contact Phone: (213) 466-5500
Department Contact Email: Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov
Analyst Contact Phone: (213) 466-5500
Analyst Contact Email: Diego.Gonzalez@fire.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

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Closing Date/Time: 8/11/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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