STEAM FITTERPrint (overnmentjobs.com/lacounty/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=3045397&sharedWindow=0)ApplySTEAM FITTERSalary$97,249.68 AnnuallyLocationLos Angeles County, CAJob TypeFull timeDepartmentSHERIFFJob NumberJ7754HClosingContinuous+ Description+ Benefits+ QuestionsPosition/Program InformationFIRST DAY OF FILING:APRIL 30, 2021 at 8:00 A.M.
(PT)THE FILING PERIOD MAY BE SUSPENDED AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
THIS EXAMINATION MAY REOPEN AS THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE REQUIRE.EXAM NUMBER:J7754HTYPE OF RECRUITMENT:OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITYDEFINITIONPerforms journey-level steam fitting tasks in accordance with standard trade practices.CLASSIFICATION STANDARDSPositions allocable to this class use a variety of hand tools, electrical test equipment, and power equipment in the installation, alteration, maintenance, or repair of steam and hot water systems and associated equipment or systems.
Incumbents are required to have a working knowledge of steam fitting sufficient to independently perform all the essential elements of work common to the steam fitting craft, and sufficient to train and provide technical supervision for apprentices and helpers.
Incumbents are also required to have a working knowledge of the building and safety codes related to their craft.Essential Job FunctionsInstalls piping for steam and hot water heating, refrigeration, air conditioning, fire sprinkler, power, compressed air, hydraulic, fuel oil, and control systems.Installs steam equipment such as boilers, burners, water heaters, radiators, heat exchangers, sterilizers, and accessories such as pumps, governors, steam traps, and valves.Diagnoses operating malfunctions and repairs equipment and piping systems.Installs, calibrates, and repairs various pneumatic, electric, and electronic instruments and controls.Checks installations for conformance with legal requirements and safety codes.Inspects water main fire hydrants, service lines, fire hose, fire pumps, and extinguishers.Maintains tools and equipment.Documents and checks work tasks on the computer.RequirementsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSOPTION I:Completion of a steam fitter apprenticeship program.*OPTION II:Five years of experience in steam fitting work, including experience in a power plant and on hydraulic equipment, one year of which must have been in heating and air conditioning in building construction, and one year of which must have been at the journey-level.**LICENSEA valid California Class C Driver License*** is required to perform job-related essential functions.
Candidates offered these positions would be required to show proof of a driver license prior to appointment.Some positions may require possession of a California Class A or B Driver License.Some positions in this class may be required to hold an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Universal Technician Certificate in compliance with Federal license requirements as provided in Chapter V, Section 608.***License Information: Successful applicants for this position will be required to obtain a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed.
A copy of your driving record must be presented at the time of your appointment.
License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked.
AN APPLICANT WHOSE DRIVING RECORD SHOWS THREE (3) OR MORE MOVING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE LAST YEAR WILL NOT BE APPOINTED.VISIONNormal color vision.PHYSICAL CLASSPhysical Class III – Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION*In order to qualify under Option I, applicants MUST submit a photocopy of the certificate of completion of a recognized Steam Fitter apprenticeship training program at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of filing your online application .
Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection.
The apprenticeship training program must be recognized by the United Association of Journeyman and Apprentices of Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada.**Journey-level experience is defined as possessing the required knowledge, skills, and training to perform a full-range and diversity of work independently and reliably.
Positions at this level operate with fairly significant freedom from day-to-day supervision and need little or no guidance on such matters as selecting appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques, locating appropriate regulation, or applying proper procedures to carry out work.SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIREAs part of this application process, applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire.
The 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 twelve (12) months from the date of the disqualification in order to reapply.Additional InformationEXAMINATION CONTENTThis examination will consist of an oral interview covering training, experience, and general ability to perform the duties of the position weighted 100%.CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.ELIGIBILITY INFORMATIONThe names of candidates 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 twelve (12) 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 TWELVE (12) MONTHS.SPECIAL INFORMATIONSUCCESSFUL 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 HIREDThe 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.+ use of marijuana with or without prescription.Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge.VACANCY INFORMATIONThe 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 .AVAILABLE SHIFT Any ShiftAPPOINTEES WILL BE WORKING IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO INMATES IN A JAIL FACILITY, AND MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT, INCLUDING EVENINGS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS.APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATIONAPPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY.
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S.
MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.All applicants are required to submit a Standard County of Los Angeles Employment application and supplemental questionnaire ONLINE only.
Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of applications, although resumes and supporting documents may be uploaded as attachments to the online application.Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely.
Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we may evaluate your qualifications for the job.
All information is subject to verification and applications may be rejected at any time during the selection process.The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS and you have completely filled out your application.Apply online by clicking on the green “Apply” button at the top right of this posting.
You can also track the status of your application using this website.
Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronically by 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing.Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m.
(PT) deadline to ensure you have sufficient time to verify your email address.
You may be required to verify your email address before the application can be submitted by entering a six-digit code sent to your email address.
This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.IMPORTANT NOTES:+ 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.+ Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements.
Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.CORRESPONDENCE AND UPDATES WILL BE SENT VIA E-MAIL+ For the foreseeable future, all notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application.
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