EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Position/Program Information

DEPARTMENT OF AUDITOR-CONTROLLER

EXAM NUMBER:

S6616B

FILING INFORMATION:

We are accepting applications starting Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 8:00 AM (PT) until Friday, October 31, 2025, 5:00 PM (PT).

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

Departmental Promotional Opportunity

Restricted to permanent employees of the Department of Auditor and Controller who have successfully completed their initial probationary period and meet the qualifying requirements.

Current employees in the unclassified service in the County of Los Angeles Department of Auditor-Controller who meet one of the following criteria also qualify to participate in this exam:

• Unclassified employees who have attained permanent County status on a classified position by successful completion of the initial probationary period, with no break in service since leaving the classified service.

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• Full-time employees in the unclassified service with at least six months of full-time experience in the unclassified service at the time of filing.

County of Los Angeles Department of Auditor-Controller is recruiting for highly motivated and career minded individuals to fill the position of Equipment Maintenance Supervisor. To view classification standards for the position, please click HERE .

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Essential Job Functions

Supervises the repair, maintenance and fabrication of equipment and tools used in: road maintenance and surveying; hospitals and institutions; and in parks maintenance and recreation. Determines nature and extent of repairs needed and job priorities; assigns and inspects completed work.
Requisitions, receives, stores, and issues materials and equipment needed in operation of shop, or to equip survey party crews.

Supervises furniture, office equipment and upholstery repair and fabrication work.

Estimates material and labor costs for special jobs; makes sketches or diagrams and prepares materials list.

Participates in preparation of budget for shop or for service functions supervised.

Enforces safe work practices, proper maintenance of shop equipment and tools, and for shop cleanliness.

Maintains repair, maintenance and inventory records for a wide variety of equipment and tools.

May drive automotive equipment in performance of duties as needed.

Supervises miscellaneous service functions such as: receiving, inspecting, and delivering office furniture and equipment and maintaining a surplus furniture storage unit; departmental moving and delivery service; assigning and dispatching vehicles and making arrangements for necessary maintenance and repair work; and repair and fabrication of locks and keys and maintenance of lock system as needed.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Four years of experience in the maintenance and repair of a variety of equipment (e.g., mailing machines, forklifts, pallet jacks) and tools (e.g., screw driver, wrenches), one year of which must have been in a *specialized or **supervisory capacity.

*Specialized capacity is defined as requiring an in-depth knowledge of the repair and maintenance of mailroom equipment, tools and other materials, and include serving as the lead operator and providing relevant training and troubleshooting assistance.

**Supervisory is defined as having a full supervisory responsibility including planning, assigning, scheduling, hiring, rating performance evaluations, disciplining, and counseling employees. Provides day-to-day technical and administrative supervision to subordinate staff.

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.

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.
Withhold Information :
Permanent employees of the Department of Auditor-Controller who have completed their initial probationary period and hold a qualifying payroll title may file for this examination if they are within six months of meeting the experience requirements by the last day of filing. However, the names of such employees will be withheld from the certification list until the required experience is fully met.

Out-of-Class Experience :
County employees who wish to meet the requirements using out-of-class experience must provide official documentation such as additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus, or reclassification study from CEO Classification with your application at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held the position above/ or a position deemed to be at equivalent level. Out-of-class duties should be accurately described in the application work history, and questionable experience will be verified through the departmental HR Manager when necessary.

Verification of Experience Letters will not be accepted. Credit will only be given for out-of-class experience to meet the Minimum Requirements only.

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.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of TWO (2) parts:

PART I: An evaluation of Training and Experience (T&E), weighted 50%, assessing:

• Professional/Technical Expertise of Tool and Equipment Repair and Maintenance
• Professional/Technical Knowledge of Safety Practices and Procedures
• Resource Management
• Supervision
• Using Technology

PART II: An Appraisal of Promotability,weighted 50%,assessing:

• Job Knowledge
• Resource Management
• Supervision
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Oral & Written Communication
• Integrity & Honesty
• Conscientiousness

Applicants must meet the Minimum Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the combined scores for Part I and II in order to be placed on the eligible list.


Note: Notice of Non-Acceptance and Final Result letters will be sent electronically to your e-mail address.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE FOR THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY 12 MONTHS.

VACANCY INFORMATION:
The eligible list resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Auditor-Controller.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Applications must be submitted online only. We will begin receiving applications on October 21, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT).
All applications must be received before 5 p.m. (PT) on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5 p.m. (PT) deadline on the last day of filing 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 jobseeker account on 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 including the required Supplemental Questions detailing experience relating to the Minimum Requirements. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job 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: Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.

FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE:
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.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
We need for you to use your own social security number during filing to ensure your application is processed accurately. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a social security number.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, you may borrow laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots from some public libraries throughout Los Angeles County to complete job applications.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:
We want you to have your own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's account may erase an applicant's original application record.

Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARD I) :
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.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION:

If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Teletype: (800) 899-4099[ Alternate: (800) 897-0077]
Testing Accommodation Email: acrecruitment@auditor.lacounty.gov
Department Contact Name: Adelina Bartolome
Department Contact Phone: (213) 719-3484 Department Contact Email: ACRecruitment@auditor.lacountyg.gov

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