Senior Maintenance Worker (Service Plumber)

DESCRIPTION

SENIOR MAINTENANCE WORKER (SERVICE PLUMBER)

$67,680 00- $95,005.00ANUALLY (DOQ)

HOUSING MANAGEMENT DIVISION

REGULAR POSITION

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.

The Los Angeles County Development Authority is a dynamic, innovative agency created in 1982 by the Board of Supervisors to generate affordable housing and economic redevelopment throughout Los Angeles County and participating cities. Funded primarily with federal grants, the Commission is an industry leader in sponsoring new solutions to housing and forming partnerships with private and public agencies. To apply and find out more about the Los Angeles County Development Authority, please visit our website at www.lacda.org.

DIVISION OVERVIEW

The Housing Operations Division (HOD) manages 3,229 public and affordable housing units located at 68 sites, serving more than 6,500 residents. HOD generates and utilizes the resources of the LACDA to provide quality affordable housing and expand opportunities to improve the quality of life in housing developments through the involvement of employees, residents, and community partners. HOD also implements and administers various funds for the improvement and modernization of the public housing developments and utilizes various grants to provide needs-based services to public housing residents, including at-risk youth and their families.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Maintenance Worker (Service Plumber) performs the most complex/skilled work and provides lead direction or oversight to unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance staff. This position also involves maintaining, repairing, and installing plumbing systems.

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. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Participates in planning, scheduling, assigning, and reviewing the work of designated staff engaged in unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled work in the maintenance and repair of agency facilities; participates in training and developing employee skills.
• Leads and participates in inventory and control of supplies, spare parts, and equipment for use in work areas.
• Performs a variety of skilled and advanced journey-level trades work in one or more areas, such as carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, painting, electrical, heavy equipment operations, and related building and construction trades required in the maintenance and repair of Authority facilities, grounds and equipment.
• Repairs vehicles and power equipment; designs or modifies dwelling or office accommodations; prepares and oversees staff in preparation of surfaces for painting; and paints buildings and other structures.
• Prepares and/or leads staff in preparing vacant units for agency owned property rehabilitation work.
• Leads staff in the removal and cleanup of debris resulting from construction maintenance, demolition or repair work around facilities and grounds including the handling and removal of hazardous materials.
• Participates in inventory and control of supplies, spare parts, and equipment for use in work areas.
• Creates, distributes, assigns, and assures completion of work orders and time on jobs; tracks daily activities and enters data into automated system.
• Participates in and/or leads staff in grading and backfilling trenches, excavations, or elevations; preparing grounds for landscaping; mowing lawns; applying pesticides or engaging in other forms of pest or vector control and performs other landscape maintenance activities; cutting, trims, and removes brush, weeds, shrubbery, and trees, and removes sticks, logs, and other debris from development grounds.
• Participates in the painting of, and/or leads painting projects and staff for painting Authority properties; estimates projects' needs, such as materials, staff, timelines and costs; prepares and covers walls and surfaces, fills and repairs surface holes and cracks, mixes and applies paints, vanishes and sealants.
• Repairs and/or oversees staff in completing plumbing maintenance and repair tasks, such as unplugging drains, sinks, tubs, showers and toilets.
• Performs a variety of highly skilled technical duties in the maintenance of drainage structures to ensure efficient drainage, including concrete and open channels, gutters, drains, detention basins, and drop inlets; cleans sewers and flushes catch basins; provides work direction and guidance to maintenance staff in performing the more routine associated maintenance activities.
• Participates in and leads staff in the removal, installation and repair of drywall.
• Participates and oversees staff in asphalt maintenance, including demolition and preparation of areas to be resurfaced, sealing of cracks, and attending to trip hazards; mixes concrete, mortar, or other substances and materials used in construction or building repair.
• Observes safe working practices, including maintaining storage areas in a safe condition.
• Identifies and reports building maintenance needs to appropriate leadership staff; recommends, prepares and implements schedules, staff, supplies, equipment and priorities to complete building maintenance projects.
• Operates and maintains a variety of motor vehicles and a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of construction systems and facilities; hauls debris to dumpsite and deliver building supplies, equipment, or other materials to various locations.
• Operates and provides training and staff oversight in the operations of a variety of maintenance equipment such as pneumatic, hand and power tools, portable pumps, and equipment related to work assignment as instructed.
• Maintains accurate logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used; prepares reports, such as requisitions, accident reports, and similar, as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, methods, equipment, materials, and tools used in maintenance and repair of Authority buildings and facilities.
• Operation, maintenance and calibration of a wide variety of equipment, hand, shop, and power tools used in performing assigned work.
• Principles of providing functional direction and training.
• Troubleshooting and repair estimation principles and practices.
• Occupational hazards and safety equipment and practices related to the work.
• Principles and procedures of basic record-keeping and reporting.
• Safe driving rules and practices.
• The structure and content of the English language to effectively perform the work.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances, as well as industry standards and best practices relevant to the assigned area of responsibility.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and Authority staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:

• Perform advanced journey level work in one or more building maintenance and construction trades, such as carpentry, electrical, heavy equipment, mechanical, HVAC, painting and related trades.
• Identify building maintenance needs and take corrective actions.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate the work of assigned staff.
• Effectively provide staff leadership and work direction.
• Prepare estimates for assigned projects maintenance needs, labor, materials and resources.
• Perform duties in a manner to maximize public safety.
• Operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Safely and effectively use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools, and light to medium equipment required for the work.
• Maintain tools and equipment in a clean working condition providing for proper security.
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed.
• Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions and department policies and procedures related to assigned duties.
• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, and procedural guidelines.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; frequently reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, grasp and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various Authority sites; and vision to inspect and operate equipment. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards, which may include working on live electrical wires. Finger dexterity is needed to operate and repair tools and equipment. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Employees work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances, insects, vermin, and fumes, dust and air contaminants. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing divisional policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Equivalent to completion of twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by specialized training or coursework in building maintenance, grounds maintenance, trades and/or construction.

• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience performing semi-skilled and skilled facilities maintenance, construction, and repair work equivalent to that of the Maintenance Worker with the Los Angeles County Development Authority.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License to be maintained throughout employment or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain a Backflow certification.

Desirable Qualifications:

Desirable Qualifications are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered desirable qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. Applicants who possess these qualifications will not automatically be selected.

• Experience maintaining, repairing, and installing plumbing systems
• Possess a valid Plumbing License issued by the County of Los Angeles or other municipality.

Proof of certifications, credentials, licenses and/or documents must be uploaded to the application at the time of filing. Applications can be rejected if proper documentation is not uploaded.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity

The 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 the LACDA, Human Resources at ... or via email at ....

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.

Education Verification

To receive credit for required education, applicants must attach a copy of their diploma, 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 (NACES)orthe 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

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 an offer of employment contingent upon the successful completion of satisfactory reference checks, a post-offer medical examination, a criminal background check, and a driving record check. Background and driving record check information will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability for the position.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License to be maintained throughout employment or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

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: September 4, 2025, at 11:59 PM

APPLY IMMEDIATELY, THE POSITION MAY CLOSE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

RECRUITMENT NUMBER: 25028