Building Repairer

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Classification: Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties pertaining to maintenance, modification, and repair of developments and leased housing.

Inspects buildings, equipment, and grounds to determine conditions needing maintenance and repair work.

Makes building repairs such as replacing and hanging screen doors, minor woodwork, fixing fences, clotheslines, and other minor carpentry and hardware repairs.

Performs minor plumbing repair work associated with project maintenance and isolated maintenance such as cleaning plugged drains, draining pipes, and replacing washers and gaskets.

Does patch and spot painting on doors, windows, and walls; does minor plaster patching and repair of ceramic and linoleum tile.

May service and regulate building equipment.

Requisitions materials; keeps records of time, work, and supplies; makes report of work and building conditions.

Uses portable power tool and standard hand tools.

May supervise one or more Residence Cleaners.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma or GED AND two (2) years experience in general maintenance.

Special Requirements: A California Class "C" Driver's License may be required.

EXAMINATION

Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education and training. Applications must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation. Resumes may be included but may not be submitted in lieu of application content. Only the MOST QUALIFIED APPLICANTS will be invited to the testing process, which may include any combination of oral, written and/or performance examination. Applicants must pass each phase of the testing process with a rate of 70% or higher to be placed on the "Certified List". Generation of a Certified List does not mean that there are any vacant and available positions at this time. The Certified List will be available for not less than 6 consecutive calendar months.

THE EXAMINATION FOR THIS POSITION WILL OCCUR ON June 3, 2025. If you are invited to the examination process, you will receive an email from NO LATER THAN THURSDAY, May 29, 2025. This will be your only notice. There will be no changes to the date(s) of the examination.

REFERRAL PROCESS

Only applicants who have been placed on the certified eligibility list will be considered for job openings. Placement on the eligibility list is neither a guarantee of employment, nor is it an implied promise of work. All applicants referred from an eligibility list for selection interview(s) will be considered for the position; however, only the best-qualified applicant(s) may be selected.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education and training. The application must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation.

HIRING INFORMATION:

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment evaluation, which includes: a post-offer medical examination (includes drug and alcohol screening), criminal records check, employment history and education verification, and documentation of the right to work in the United States.

Candidates will start at STEP 1 of an eight step salary range unless there are special exceptions in accordance with the Personnel Rules.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION:

Testing Accommodations: If you require an accommodation due to a physical, mental or learning disability, please call for special assistance. Special testing accommodations may be arranged if verification of the disability is provided by a physician, rehabilitation counselor, or other authority.

Candidates who require a reasonable accommodation in any portion of the selection process should state their need in writing when submitting an application.

NOTE: The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

As a condition of new and continued employment, employees in this classification must participate in mandatory direct deposit of payroll.

Pursuant to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles' Conflict of Interest Policy, new and existing employees are required to refrain from participating in activities, employment or enterprises, which are in conflict with public interest and/or with his or her duties as an employee of the Authority. A copy of the Conflict of Interest Policy may be obtained by visiting our website at:

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