Maintenance Worker

The Los Angeles County Office of Education is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the position of Maintenance Worker.
This position repairs and maintains the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) facilities, grounds and equipment; and provides audiovisual equipment setup at LACOE events.
The Well Qualified Candidate Will Possess the Following
Knowledge:

• Methods and practices of building maintenance and repair
• Plumbing, electrical repair, painting, carpentry, and HVAC maintenance
• Use and purpose of tools and electrical equipment related to building repair and maintenance
• Standard safety practices as applied to building maintenance and repair
• Steps to setup and take down audiovisual equipment

Competencies:

• Critical Thinking – Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Mechanical Insight – Comprehending how mechanical, electrical, and structural systems operate and interact
• Reading Comprehension – Understanding and using written information
• General Physical Ability – Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination
• Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Using Technology – Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Adaptability – Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Safety Focus – Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Self-Management – Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
• Listening – Fully comprehending spoken communication
• Oral Communication – Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
• Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Cultural Proficiency – Modeling communications and interactions that respect and include all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions and cultures

Required Education and Experience

Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Experience: Two years of experience in maintenance, construction, or building trades, preferably performing duties in painting, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, carpentry and electrical trades.
Additional Requirements: Possession of a valid basic class "C" California driver's license and proof of insurability and the availability of private transportation or the ability to obtain transportation between job sites are required. Incumbents in this classification are required to lift, and/or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and lift, carry, and/or push objects weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance. May be required to respond to emergencies involving building maintenance after hours including weekends and holidays.
Selection Process

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements above will be invited to participate in an examination that may consist of a Multiple Choice Exam and a Structured Interview.
Contact

Additional Information

Minimum qualifications must be met by the close of filing date. For more information, please go to https://lacoe.edu/jobs/hr/classified. For additional information on our testing procedures, please visit Applicant Resources on our website. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive examination process. Candidates who pass all exam parts are ranked according to overall exam score and placed on an eligibility (hiring) list. Vacant positions are filled from the top three ranks. Eligibility lasts for 12 months; however, additional recruitment may occur under a separate bulletin with additional candidates being merged onto the eligibility list. Some positions that involve public contact may require bilingual proficiency for which selective certification may apply (Education Code 45277.5). In addition, the eligibility list resulting from this examination may be used to fill vacancies in related job classifications for which no eligibility list exists (Education Code 45272). Veterans' Credit may be awarded for entry jobs.
Reasonable accommodations in completing an application, testing, and employment are available to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request an accommodation, please call 562.803.8360 as early as possible.