Equipment Specialist**

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 70,616 - 103,230; Full time

Job summary

A city utility department in California is seeking an Equipment Specialist responsible for assessing departmental equipment needs and supervising maintenance and repairs. Candidates must have four years of relevant experience or equivalent education. The interviewing process evaluates analytical ability and attention to detail. Additional requirements may include a valid California Class B driver’s license. Competitive salary based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Four years of paid experience as an Equipment Mechanic or similar roles.
• Six years of experience in maintenance and repair of relevant equipment.
• Successful completion of relevant college units may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Determine equipment needs and prepare specifications.
• Inspect equipment received from vendors.
• Supervise and perform maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Maintenance and repair of equipment

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Education

60 semester units or 90 quarter units in relevant fields

Job description

Salary

$70,616 to $103,230 and $78,258 to $114,443. The Department of Water and Power salary range is $91,454 to $113,608 and $101,351 to $125,948.

Notes

• Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.
• Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting an offer.
• For reciprocity information between City departments and LADWP, see the provided link.

Responsibilities

An Equipment Specialist determines departmental equipment needs; prepares specifications; inspects equipment received from vendors; makes recommendations in connection with the purchase, operation, and maintenance of a wide variety of transportation, construction, fire, recreation, and park maintenance equipment; participates in and supervises such work; and performs related duties.

Qualifications and Minimum Requirements

• Four years of full‑time paid experience with the City of Los Angeles as an Equipment Mechanic or a comparable class, involving maintenance and repair of transportation, construction, fire, or park maintenance equipment, or
• Four years of full‑time paid experience with the City of Los Angeles in a Management Analyst class, involving analysis of equipment repair activities or of the operation or maintenance and repair of transportation, construction, fire, or park maintenance equipment, or
• Six years of full‑time paid experience in the maintenance and repair of transportation, construction, fire, or park maintenance equipment, or in the analysis of such activities.

Successful completion of sixty semester units or ninety quarter units from an accredited college or university, including at least twelve semester or eighteen quarter units of courses in administration, engineering, mathematics, or physics, may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required experience.

Application Process

Applications must be received by Thursday, March 2, 2023.

Selection Process

All applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be evaluated through an interview assessing competencies such as Analytical Ability, Attention to Detail, Interpersonal Skills, Written Communication, and Job Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance. Candidates may be required to complete an advisory essay as part of the interview.

Additional Information

Some positions may require a valid California Class B driver’s license and a valid medical certificate. Candidates with certain driving records may be ineligible. Applicants may need to provide a commercial driving history.

EEO Statement

The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, ancestry, or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities. Applicants may request accommodations by completing the Disability Accommodation Form.

Other Disclaimers

If you receive and accept an offer of employment, your employee benefit coverage will commence after approximately six weeks. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. COVID‑19 vaccination information is available at the provided link.