Salary : $63,706.00 - $86,957.35 Annually
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 24024
Division: Housing Operations
Opening Date: 04/08/2024
Description
MAINTENANCE WORKER IV-ELECTRICIAN
HOUSING OPERATIONS DIVISION
$63,706.00-$89,957.35 Annually (DOQ)
REGULAR POSITION
POSITION BASED IN EAST 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 LACDA Housing Operation Division serves as the second largest public housing agency (PHA) in Southern California and receives funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to maintain and manage public and affordable housing located throughout Los Angeles County. LACDA owns and operates 3,229 public and affordable units located within 68 sites, with three of its major public housing sites being Carmelitos in North Long Beach (713 units), Nueva Maravilla in unincorporated East Los Angeles (504 units), and Harbor Hills in the City of Lomita (301 units). The remaining senior and family housing units are located throughout all five Los Angeles County Supervisorial Districts.
Position Overview:
Under general supervision, performs journey level electrical work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of various electrical systems. Trains technicians to troubleshoot and perform electrical repairs, and new installation in a safe manner. May supervise apprentices or helpers. This position will be required to perform routine maintenance work when not performing his electrical duties as assigned. This position will be required to participate in an On-Call rotation schedule.
This position is based in East Los Angeles, CA and will be required to address other electrical assignments throughout Los Angeles County, as needed.
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 electrical work in the installation, maintenance, repair, and alteration of wiring systems and electrical fixtures in buildings and facilities. Performs assigned duties at various locations.
  
• Performs work in the installation, maintenance, alteration, and repair of wiring, electrical appliances, machinery, branch circuits, transformers, operating a bucket truck or similar equipment, and handling of heavy equipment.
  
• Lays out, assembles, installs, tests, and maintains electrical devices and apparatus such as boxes, conduit, wiring outlets, distribution panels, main electrical service, and bus bars.
  
• Tests circuits for continuity and proper connections.
  
• Uses standard and specialized electrical devices or equipment such as voltmeter, amp meter, ohmmeter, megohmmeter, and other hand tools.
  
• Performs scheduled maintenance and inspections of housing development electrical systems and wiring that include, emergency generators, heating and air conditioning equipment, field lighting, controller systems, sound and amplifier systems, automatic gate control for vehicle gates, intercoms and key-card systems, and access security controls, various other power and lighting systems in LACDA structures.
  
• Makes electrical tests for shorts, grounds, open circuits, open neutrals, and other difficulties on primary and secondary electrical systems.
  
• Upgrades electrical panels or breaker boxes.
  
• Repairs, replaces, and rewires electrical circuits, receptacles, light fixtures, switches fuses and outlets determining methods of installation and repair. Installs and repairs raceways.
  
• Interprets work from sketches, drawings, and blueprints; Maintains tools and equipment in satisfactory working condition.
  
• Prepares estimates of time and materials required for new construction and repairs; Requisitions materials and maintains records; maintains adequate stock of materials; prepares standard reports as required.
  
• Uses a variety of electrical, hand and power tools in the performance of duties.
  
• Routinely lifts up to 50 pounds.
  
• Responds to after-hour requests for service and emergencies as needed.
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) equivalency certificate
  
• Five (5) years of experience in the installation, alteration, and repair of commercial and residential electrical wiring systems
• Valid C10 Electrical License issued by the State of California

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):

• Valid C10 Electrical License issued by the State of California

Failure to provide this information may result in eliminating your application from further consideration.
Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, equipment, and safety procedures of the electrical trade; state, and local electrical codes; design, construction, installation, and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems
  
• Electrical circuitry and the operation of various electrical systems

Ability to:

• Troubleshoot and correct operational problems
  
• Safely operate a variety of hand tools and power equipment
  
• Read and understand wiring diagrams and schematics
  
• Follow oral and written instructions
  
• Work in high altitudes
  
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
  
• Travel to offsite locations within a reasonable timeframe
  
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
  
• Prepare and maintain simple reports and logs

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.
Additional Information

Equal Opportunity
Los Angeles County Development Authority (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 Los Angeles County Development Authority, Human Resources at (626)586-1687 or via email at hr.recruiter@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 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 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 a conditional offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of satisfactory reference checks, a post-offer medical examination, and criminal background check. Background check 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: April 29, 2024
APPLY IMMEDIATELY, THE POSITION MAY CLOSE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

RECRUITMENT NUMBER: 24024
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.
Changes to CalPERS:
The LACDA is a participant of the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Effective January 1, 2013, an employee who is hired by the LACDA and who is enrolled in CalPERS for the first time, is not eligible for CalPERS reciprocity OR has a break in service greater than 6 months (aka "New Member"), shall be enrolled in the CalPERS benefit formula of 2% at 62 and pay the 8.25% member contribution.
An employee who is hired by the LACDA from another CalPERS agency, or an agency with CalPERS reciprocity, or with a break in service of 6 months or less (aka "Classic Member") shall receive the CalPERS benefit formula of 2% at 60 and pay 2.5% of the 7% member contribution. It's important to note that if a member has a break in service of more than six months but returns to service with the same employer, the member would be considered a "Classic Member."
*Traffic Court Specialist (TCS) employees receive one additional holidays.
For additional benefits information, please visit our website - www.lacda.org
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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

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Please select your highest educational level:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Graduate Degree

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Please select the years of experience in the installation, alteration, and repair of commercial and residential electrical wiring systems.

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 3 years of experience
• 4 years of experience
• 5 years of experience

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Please describe your experience in the installation, alteration, and repair of commercial and residential electrical wiring systems. 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.
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Do you possess a C10 Electrical License issued by the State of California?*Failure to provide this information may result in eliminating your application from further consideration.*

• Yes
• No

Required Question