STATIONARY ENGINEER I

Los Angeles County; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vital municipal health system in a role that ensures the safe operation of heating and cooling systems. This position is crucial for maintaining the comfort and safety of patients and staff across a network of health facilities. You will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of high-pressure boilers, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and performing preventative maintenance. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the health and well-being of the community while working in a dynamic environment. If you're skilled in mechanical systems and passionate about public service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in boiler operation and maintenance.
• Valid California Class C Driver License required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain high-pressure heating plants and boilers.
• Adjust and calibrate heating and air-conditioning machinery.

Skills

Operation of high-pressure boilers

Maintenance of heating plants

Mechanical troubleshooting

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic control systems

Boiler testing equipment

Chemical pumps

Job description

First day of filing: July 3, 2024 @ 8:00 A.M., PT
Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

EXAM NUMBER: Y7197A

OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE SELECTION REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF FILING.

NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED.
ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS annually provides direct care for over 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of over $6.9 billion.

Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings.
MISSION:
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

DEFINITION:
Has responsibility on a shift for the operation and maintenance of a high-pressure heating plant or on a shift for a combined low-pressure heating and refrigeration plant.

Keeps logs of plant operations and records maintenance and repair work performed, including fuel logs and fuel storage tanks.

Uses various electronic, manual, and computer-based control systems to adjust or bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges, switch to backup equipment or systems, or shut down equipment to perform preventative maintenance at periodic intervals or as needed.

Operates, maintains, repairs manual and semi-automatic gas and oil fired high- or low-pressure steam or hot water boilers.

Adjusts, maintains, tests and calibrates boiler and air-conditioning machinery and mechanical, electrical or pneumatic control instruments and safety devices.

Operates, maintains, inspects and repairs reciprocating central air-conditioning machinery including condensers, evaporators, cooling towers, pumps, purge tanks and related equipment.

Tests, operates and maintains emergency diesel-powered electric generating equipment, and synchronizes electronic controls and Automatic Transfer Switches.

Operates, monitors, calibrates, and inspects various types of meters, gauges, automatic recording devices for equipment readings, at periodic intervals or as needed, to verify operating conditions, detect malfunctions/need for repair, and to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Tests boiler water, condensate, cooling tower water and water from other systems and adjusts chemical pumps as needed.

Operates, maintains, repairs and inspects motors, turbines and steam-driven equipment, steam reducing stations, expansion tanks, air compressors, supply and exhaust fans, various kinds of pumps and valves, steam traps, water treatment systems, water heaters and other heating plant auxiliary equipment.

Works with outside contractors and verifies work is satisfactorily completed, as assigned.

Requests quotes from vendors for equipment, parts, tools, or service and generates purchase orders, as assigned.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

Two (2) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of high- or low-pressure gas or oil-fired boilers and auxiliary equipment.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Credit will be given for additional experience in the operation and maintenance of high or low-pressure gas or oil-fired boilers and auxiliary equipment.

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.

A 500 HP or Unlimited Steam Engineer's License issued by the City of Los Angeles' Department of Building and Safety.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Universal Technician Certificate in compliance with Federal license requirements as provided in Chapter V, Section 608.
PHYSICAL CLASS III - MODERATE:
This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
All applicants MUST attach a legible photocopy of required certificate(s) to the application at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach the required license(s)/certificate(s), you must email the documents to the exam analyst at [e-mail] within seven (7) calendar days of filing online or your application will be rejected. Please include your name, the exam number and the exam title.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Prime Variance Reports (PVRs), also known as Master Time Records, are not accepted, or required as part of the application process; this includes the selection interview and the background-check.

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of training, experience and desirable qualifications based upon application information weighted 100%

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or above on this examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

Available Shift:

Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s).If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

The resulting eligible register from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

Applications must be filed online only. Hardcopy/paper applications submitted by U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON will not be accepted.

Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted.

Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5 p.m. deadline 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.

Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Provide relevant experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job position. Do not group your experience. For each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your job position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.

Important Notes:

• All information and documents provided by applicants is subject to verification.
• We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made.
• Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.
• Utilizing verbiage from the Class Specification and Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as "See Resume" or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will be rejected.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please provide 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 candidates 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.

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 Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application online 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.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Eric Sanchez, Exam Analyst
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