ELEVATOR MECHANIC

ELEVATOR MECHANIC

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ELEVATOR MECHANIC

Salary

$138,055.08 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

J6504L

Department

SHERIFF

Opening Date

08 / 18 / 2025

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

Benefits

Questions

Position / Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT :

We welcome applications from anyone.

FILING PERIOD :

The application filing period will begin on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 8 : 00 A.M. (PT) - Continuous

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified applicants.

EXAM NUMBER : J6504L

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Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits

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Why work for us?

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities, and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans, and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate in order to reach you fullest potential.

Essential Job Functions

Diagnoses problems with elevators, escalators, and dumbwaiters and determines appropriate and safe plans for repair.

Tests and adjusts general operating and safety features of elevators, escalators, and dumbwaiters, such as speed, acceleration, leveling, braking, emergency stop, and alarm bell.

Inspects, adjusts, maintains, and repairs electronic control panels, switches, relays, signal devices, electric motors, generators, hoist motors and machinery, governors, door mechanisms, cables, hydraulic buffers, pumps, brakes, rails, guides and related equipment.

Interacts in person, telephonically, and via electronic messaging with coworkers in sharing work information, ordering parts and supplies, advising of work progress, and coordinating assistance needed for the completion of work.

Maintains work records.

Maintains tools and equipment.

Drives a motor vehicle to and from work sites.

Supervises trainees and helpers, as required.

For more information, please view the classification specification : Elevator Mechanic (https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / careers / lacounty / classspecs / 1065000?keywords=ELEVATOR%20MECHANIC&pagetype=classSpecifications)

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY

OPTION I

Completion of a recognized elevator mechanic training program

• of at least four years' duration.

OPTION II

Five years of experience in the maintenance and repair of elevators or escalators, one year of which MUSThave been at the journey level

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LICENSE

A valid California Class C Driver License

LICENSE INFORMATION

CERTIFICATE

A valid Los Angeles City Certificate of Registration as a Journey Elevator Mechanic

Effective June 30, 2003, certification, temporary certification, or emergency certification by the State of California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Occupational Safety and Health, as a Certified Competent Conveyance (elevator) Mechanic (CCCM)

A City of Los Angeles Regulation 4 Certificate may be required for testing Life / Safety systems in County buildings located within the city limits of Los Angeles. Life / Safety systems are defined as : fire alarms, automatic-closing fire assemblies, elevator recall, fire suppression, and emergency power systems.

PHYSICAL CLASS

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

Training programs must be recognized by a national, global, or regional accrediting agency, the California State Department of Education, the California State Department of Labor Division of Apprenticeship Standards, or the Council for Private, Postsecondary, and Vocational Education.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Credit will be given to applicants who possess DESIRABLEqualifications and indicate so on their employment application at the time of filing.

Experience beyond the requirements in the maintenance and repair ofelevators -AND- escalatorsat the journey level

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

As part of this application process, applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The supplemental questionnaire contains a pre-investigative questionnaire which will be utilized as part of the background investigation process to ensure applicants meet the standards set forth by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Applicants who fail the pre-investigative questionnaire will be disqualified and will have to wait three (3) months from the date of disqualification in order to reapply.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT

This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based on application information and desirable qualifications weighted 100%.

APPLICANTS MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.

VETERAN'S CREDIT

If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran's credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email it to the exam analyst at sheriffexamsunit@lasd.orgwithin seven (7) calendar days from applying.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION

The names of applicants receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months from the date of promulgation. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY SIX (6) MONTHS.

The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Administrative Services Division, Facilities Services Bureau.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of disqualifying factors include : Any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at-fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation.

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIRED

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a"zero tolerance" policy for its employees for the following :

Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge.

AVAILABLE SHFTDay Shift

WORK CONDITIONS

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) operates seven (7) days a week, 24-hours a day, and has locations throughout the greater Los Angeles County. Appointees MUSTbe willing to :

work any shift

be on-call and respond to and make emergency elevator repairs

work holidays and weekends

work and drive to any Sheriff's facility location within the County of Los Angeles

work within a jail facility where there are inmates present

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronically before 5 : 00 P.M., PT, on the last day of filing.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application of rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notice to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam / junk mail.

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NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS.

TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED, YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS VERIFICATION.

NOTE : Applicants who apply online must upload any required documents as attachments during application submission. If you are unable to attach required documents, you may fax the documents to (323) 415-2580 or email any outstanding required documents to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of application filing.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES : For applicants 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.

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

California Relay Services Phone : (800) 735-2922

ADA Coordinator Phone : (213) 229-1621

Teletype Phone : (213) 626-0251

Department Contact Name : Professional Examinations Unit

Department Contact Phone : (323) 526-5611

Department Contact Email : sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org (sheriffexamsunit.lasd.org)

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Non-Discrimination Statement :

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit : https : / / employee.hr.lacounty.gov / eeo-programs / .

Testing Accommodations for Applicants :

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit : https : / / hr.lacounty.gov / accessibility / .

Fair Chance :

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is 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 conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility :

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder :

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp : / / career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Veteran’s Credit :

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit : https : / / file.lacounty.gov / SDSInter / dhr / 205102_PPG_115.pdf

Revised September 2025

For detailed information, please clickhere (http : / / hr.lacounty.gov / benefits / )

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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and / or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be as specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification including the listed Examples of Duties and / or Essential Job Functions serving as you description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE RESPONSE AND NO CREDIT WILL BE AWARDED. 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.

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Have you completed a recognized elevator mechanic training program of at least four years in duration? (Training program must be recognized by a national, global, or regional accrediting agency, the California State Department of Education, the California State Department of Labor Division of Apprenticeship Standards, or the Council for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education.)

Yes

No

03

Do you have a Certified Competent Conveyance (elevator) Mechanic (CCCM) certificate (full certification, temporary certification, or emergency certification) issued by the State of California, Division of Occupational Safety and Health? You must submit evidence of your certification.

Yes

No

04

Do you have a Los Angeles City Certificate of Registration as a Journey Elevator Mechanic? You must submit evidence of your certification.

Yes

No

05

I understand that if I expect to receive credit for my completion of a recognized elevator mechanic training program of at least four years in duration and certifications, I must include a legible copy of the official certificate. Documents may be submitted by either 1) attaching directly to my application at the time of submission, or 2) emailing any outstanding required documents to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org, or 3) faxing any outstanding documents to (323) 415-2580 at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your online application. Failure to provide documentation will result in application rejection.

06

Do you have a California Class C driver license?

Yes, I have a valid California Class C driver license.

No; I am an out-of-state applicant and possess a driver licese from the state from which I reside.

None of the above

07

Please provide the issuing state and number of your driver license. (Insert N / A if Not Applicable.)

08

Do you have a City of Los Angeles Regulation 4 Certificate? (A City of Los Angeles Regulation 4 Certificate may be required for testing Life / Safety systems in County buildings located within the city limits of Los Angeles. Life / Safety systems are defined as : fire alarms, automatic-closing fire assemblies, elevator recall, fire suppression, and emergency power systems.)

Yes

No

09

Which of the following best describes your experience in themaintenance AND repair ofELEVATORS?

(You must include a detailed description of your job duties on your application.)

Not Applicable

Less than a year

One (1) year, but less than two

Two (2) years, but less than three

Three (3) years, but less than four

Four (4) years, but less than five

Five (5) years or more

10

Which of the following best describes your experience in themaintenance AND repair ofESCALATORS?

(You must include a detailed description of your job duties on your application.)

Not Applicable

Less than a year

One (1) year, but less than two

Two (2) years, but less than three

Three (3) years, but less than four

Four (4) years, but less than five

Five (5) years or more

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DESCRIIBE YOUR EXPERIENCE in themaintenance AND repair of elevators OR escalators.

(Also indicate your experience on your application. Insert N / A if not applicable.)

For each work experience include the following information :

Name of Employer

Position / Title Held

Dates of Employment : From (MM / DD / YYYY) To (MM / DD / YYYY)

Description of duties

12

Which of the following best describes yourjourney-level experienceworking in the maintenance and repair of elevatorsORescalators. (Journey-level experience applies to a person who has completed an apprenticeship program or is an experienced worker, not a trainee, and is fully qualified and able to perform a specific trade without supervision.)

Not applicable

Less than one year

One (1) year or more

13

DESCRIBE YOURJOURNEY-LEVEL EXPERIENCE : In themaintenance and repairof elevatorsORescalators. (Also indicate your experience in your application. Insert N / A if not applicable.)

INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION :

Name of Employer

Position / Title Held

Dates of Employment : From (MM / DD / YYYY) To (MM / DD / YYYY)

Description of duties

14

Which of the following best describes yourjourney-level experiencein themaintenance and repair ofBOTHelevatorsANDescalators? (Journey-level experience applies to a person who has completed an apprenticeship program or is an experienced worker, not a trainee, and is fully qualified and able to perform a specific trade without supervision.)

Not Applicable

Less than a year

One (1) year or more

15

DESCRIBE YOURJOURNEY-LEVEL EXPERIENCEin themaintenance and repair ofBOTHelevatorsANDescalators.

(Also indicate your experience in your application. Insert N / A if not applicable.)

For each work experience include the following information :

Name of Employer

Position / Title Held

Dates of Employment : From (MM / DD / YYYY) To (MM / DD / YYYY)

Description of duties

16

The following questions are to assess the candidate's willingness to accept the working conditions of an Elevator Mechanic.

Candidates must answer "Yes" to all questions. A "No" response to any question will disqualify the candidate from the application process.

17

Are you willing and able to work the day shift (i.e. 6 : 00 a.m. to 3 : 30 p.m.)?

Yes, I am willing and able to work the day shift (i.e. 6 : 00 a.m. to 3 : 30 p.m.)

No, I am not willing and able to work the day shift (i.e. 6 : 00 a.m. to 3 : 30 p.m.)

18

Are you willing and able to work weekends if necessary?

Yes, I am willing and able to work weekends if necessary.

No, I am not willing and able to work weekends if necessary.

19

Are you willing and able to work holidays if necessary?

Yes, I am willing and able to work holidays if necessary.

No, I am not willing and able to work holidays if necessary.

20

Are you willing and able to be on-call, to respond to and make emergency elevator repairs, for a specified amount of time each month?

Yes, I am willing and able to be on-call for a specified amount of time each month.

No, I am not willing and able to be on-call for a specified amount of time each month.

21

Are you willing to work and drive to any Sheriff's facility location within the County of Los Angeles?

Yes, I am willing to work and drive to any Sheriff's facility location within the County of Los Angeles.

No, I am not willing to work and drive to any Sheriff's facility location within the County of Los Angeles.

22

Are you willing to work within a jail facility where there are inmates present?

Yes, I am willing to work within a jail facility where there are inmates present.

No, I am not willing to work within a jail facility where there are inmates present.

23

How did you learn about this position?

Personal Referral from someone other than a County Employee

County Employee

Los Angeles County Government Job Website

Social Media (Instagram)

Social Media (Facebook)

Linkedin

County Job Hotline

Job Fair

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WARNING : This pre-investigative questionnaire is part of the background investigation. It is used to determine an applicant's suitability for service within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD). All information provided is considered confidential. A candidate's information will only be disclosed to an assigned background investigator if he / she is deemed suitable for the job based on the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department hiring guidelines. Answer the following questions honestly and thoroughly, as your responses will be used to determine whether or not you can proceed with the hiring process. Your responses to the following questions will be subject to verification.

Do you understand this information?

26

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a "zero tolerance" policy for its employees for the following : Use of narcotics, controlled substances, and / or prescription drugs without a prescription. Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge.

27

The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department (LASD) employees must adhere to the department's policies regarding appearance. Hair should be clean and well groomed. Tattoos upon the neck, face or head are prohibited. Beards are not allowed for employees who wear any type of uniform; mustaches must be trimmed and neat; jewelry must be minimally observable. A uniform or professional attire is required while on duty. Are you willing to comply with all the grooming, appearance policies, procedures, and standards of the LASD?

28

Do you understand you will be subject to a thorough background investigation and a medical examination?

29

Are you currently on criminal probation?

No

Yes

30

Are you currently on criminal parole?

No

Yes

31

Have you ever been convicted for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs or any DUI-related crimes? If "yes", when was the last incident / arrest date?

No

Yes; within 1 year

Yes; more than 1 year ago, but less than 2 years

Yes; more than 2 years ago, but less than 3 years

Yes; more than 3 years ago, but less than 4 years

Yes; more than 4 years ago

32

Have you ever used any illegal drug (methamphetamine, heroin, speed, cocaine, ecstasy, PCP, hallucinogens, etc.) OTHER than marijuana? If "yes", when was the last time?

No

Yes; within the last 12 months

Yes; more than 1 year ago, but less than 2 years

Yes; more than 2 years ago, but less than 3 years

Yes; more than 3 years ago, but less than 4 years

Yes; more than 4 years ago

33

Have you ever used methamphetamine? If "yes", how many times?

No

Yes; 1 to 9 times

Yes; 10 to 19 times

Yes; 20 to 30 times

Yes; 31 or more times

34

Have you ever used heroin? If "yes", how many times?

No

Yes; 1 to 9 times

Yes; 10 to 19 times

Yes; 20 to 29 times

Yes; 30 or more times

35

Have you ever used speed? If "yes", how many times?

No

Yes; 1 to 9 times

Yes; 10 to 19 times

Yes; 20 to 30 times

Yes; 31 or more times

36

Have you ever used cocaine? If "yes", how many times?

No

Yes; 1 to 9 times

Yes; 10 to 19 times

Yes; 20 to 30 times

Yes; 31 or more times

37

Have you ever used ecstasy? If "yes", how many times?

No

Yes; 1 to 9 times

Yes; 10 to 19 times

Yes; 20 to 30 times

Yes; 31 or more times

38

Have you ever used PCP? If "yes", how many times?

No

Yes; 1 to 9 times

Yes; 10 to 19 times

Yes; 20 to 29 times

Yes; 30 or more times

39

Have you ever used hallucinogens? If "yes", how many times?

No

Yes; 1 to 9 times

Yes; 10 to 19 times

Yes; 20 to 30 times

Yes; 31 or more times

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By answering the previous questions, you acknowledge that any false statements or omissions in this questionnaire will cause you to be disqualified, removed from an eligibility list, or be cause for immediate dismissal, if any appointment is or will be made at a later time.

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Website

http : / / hr.lacounty.gov

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