BUILDING COMPLEX MANAGER II - FIRE EMERGENCY

BUILDING COMPLEX MANAGER II - FIRE EMERGENCY

Salary

$72,212.88 - $97,311.36 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

36819A-FR

Department

FIRE

Opening Date

07/02/2026

Closing Date

7/17/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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Position/Program Information

FIRE DEPARTMENT

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE - FIRE EMERGENCY

EXAM NUMBER

36819A - FR

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD

Applications will be accepted from Monday, July 6, 2026, 8:00 AM (PT) until Friday, July 17, 2026, before 5:00 PM (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 PM (PT) on Friday, July 17, 2026, to be accepted.

The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires, including the Palisades and Eaton Fires, that have devastated communities across the County. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to assist the County in mobilizing resources and support needed to help our residents recover and rebuild. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Building Complex Manager II vacancies related to this unprecedented natural disaster.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Building Complex Manager II.

Essential Job Functions

• Plans, coordinates, assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of the service area.
• Ensures that all work performed by the areas staff, including minor carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing, painting, custodial, and landscape services meets applicable standards.
• Prepares for or assists client departments in the preparation of requests for office equipment and services, including business machines, parking, security, communications and facility alterations, maintenance and repair.
• Reviews work plans and specifications; prepares preliminary time and cost estimates.
• Meets with representative from assigned facilities to coordinate services, determine service requirements, and resolve service problems.
• Ensures work performed by contract personnel complies with contractual agreements.
• Coordinates, schedules and monitors the performance of specialized maintenance services, including window washing, light fixture cleaning, specialized floor care, pest control and extermination, and parking lot sweeping.
• Supervises the ordering, issuing, storing, safeguarding, and use of the units supplies; investigates and implements or recommends solutions to problems relating to the security of the units supplies and equipment.
• Ensures assigned facilities comply with building, safety and health codes and standards.
• Maintains work records and other documents concerning activities of the service area.
• Assists in developing and implements divisional operating policies, standards and procedures.
• Assists in developing and implementing contingency plans necessary to meet emergencies and disasters, including the evacuation and operation facilities.
• Participates in studies, investigations and the preparation of reports and other correspondence concerning departmental activities.
• Participates in the accreditation review and inspection of hospitals and serves on various administrative committees concerning accreditation as the liaison for the department.
• May act in the absence of the Section or Division Manager as directed.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

Option I: One (1) year of experience at the level of General Maintenance Supervisor.*

Option II: Two (2) years of experience at the level of Senior Custodian Supervisor.

Option III: Three (3) years of journey-level* experience in a building crafts/skilled or trades position in the service of Los Angeles County.

Option IV: Five (5) years of experience in general building maintenance and repair, performing a variety of minor carpentry, electrical, masonry, painting, and plumbing work, three (3) years of which must have been specialized or supervisory capacity.

You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

• In Los Angeles County service, experience at the level of General Maintenance Supervisor refers to supervising personnel engaged in general building maintenance and repair services and in related service functions.

In Los Angeles County service, experience at the level of Senior Custodian Supervisor refers to supervising a large crew of custodians and other works maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of County offices, hospitals, health and correctional facilities, institutions, and buildings.

• Journey-level experience is defined as positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit. Performs designated skilled craft(s) duties with a high degree of independent judgment, coordinates and schedules assigned jobs/projects.

OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE:

Out-of-Class experience or a Verification of Experience Letter (VOEL) will not be accepted for this examination.

PHYSICAL CLASS:

Physical Class II - Light:

This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Additional Information

EXAM CONTENT:

During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

APPLICATION & FILING INFORMATION:

Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add Alexander.Javaherdashti@fire.lacounty.gov, Jose.Cortez@fire.lacounty.gov, Fire-examination@fire.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com, and the domain @fire.lacounty.gov, to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline 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 job seeker account on www.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.

Department Contact Name: Fire Examination Section

Department Contact Phone: (213) 466-5500

Department Contact Email: Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov

Analyst Contact Email: Jose.Cortez@fire.lacounty.gov

Teletype Phone:(800) 735-2929

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 at http://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

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Candidate Communication Acknowledgement: Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Please add Alexander.Javaherdashti@fire.lacounty.gov, Jose.cortez@fire.lacounty.gov, Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov, as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com and the domain @fire.lacounty.gov to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence.

• I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above instructions.

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Supplemental Questionnaire Acknowledgement: The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility. 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 specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

• I understand and agree.

03

This position works to support the Countys response to the fire emergency:

• Yes, I understand and am willing to perform all necessary work duties.

04

Do you possess at least one (1) year of experience at the level of General Maintenance Supervisor? In Los Angeles County service, experience at the level of General Maintenance Supervisor refers to supervising personnel engaged in general building maintenance and repair services and in related service functions.

• Yes, I have at least one (1) year of experience.
• No, I do not have at least one (1) year of experience.

05

If you answered YES to question 4, please provide your experience at the level of General Maintenance Supervisor. Please indicate each job title by using the same format below: Each work experience must be listed separately.

Payroll Title

Employer

Hours Worked Per Week

Supervisor Name and Phone Number

Dates of Employment From (mm/dd/yr) to (mm/dd/yr)

Detailed description of your experience in identifying, evaluating, and controlling chemical and physical hazards.

If you do not have the experience, please indicate N/A.

06

Do you possess at least two (2) years of experience at the level of Senior Custodian Supervisor? In Los Angeles County service, experience at the level of Senior Custodian Supervisor refers to supervising a large crew of custodians and other works maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of County offices, hospitals, health and correctional facilities, institutions, and buildings.

• Yes, I have at least two (2) years of experience.
• No, I do not have at least two (2) years of experience.

07

If you answered YES to question 6, please provide your experience at the level of Senior Custodian Supervisor. Please indicate each job title by using the same format below: Each work experience must be listed separately

Payroll Title

Employer

Hours Worked Per Week

Supervisor Name and Phone Number

Dates of Employment From (mm/dd/yr) to (mm/dd/yr)

Detailed description of your experience

If you do not have the experience, please indicate N/A.

08

Do you possess at least three (3) years of journey-level experience in a building craft/skilled or trades position in the service of Los Angeles County? *Journey-level experience is defined as positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit. Performs designated skilled craft(s) duties with a high degree of independent judgment, coordinates and schedules assigned jobs/projects.

• Yes, I have at least three (3) years of experience.
• No, I do not have at least three (3) years of experience.

09

If you answered YES to question 8, please provide your experience in a building craft/skilled or trades position in the service of Los Angeles County. Please indicate each job title by using the same format below: Each work experience must be listed separately.

Payroll Title

Employer

Hours Worked Per Week

Supervisor Name and Phone Number

Dates of Employment From (mm/dd/yr) to (mm/dd/yr)

Detailed description of your experience

If you do not have the experience, please indicate N/A.

10

Do you possess at least five (5) years of experience in general building maintenance and repair, performing a variety of minor carpentry, electrical, masonry, painting, and plumbing work, three (3) years of which must have been specialized or supervisory capacity.

• Yes, I have at least five (5) years of experience, three (3) years of which must have been specialized or supervisory capacity.
• No, I do not have at least five (5) years of experience, three (3) years of which must have been specialized or supervisory capacity.

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If you answered "Yes" to Question 10, please provide details of your five (5) years of experience in general building maintenance and repair, including your experience performing minor carpentry, electrical, masonry, painting, and plumbing work. Also describe your three (3) years of specialized or supervisory experience. Please indicate each job title by using the same format below: Each work experience must be listed separately.

Payroll Title

Employer

Hours Worked Per Week

Supervisor Name and Phone Number

Dates of Employment From (mm/dd/yr) to (mm/dd/yr)

Detailed description of your experience

If you do not have the experience, please indicate N/A.

Required Question

Employer County of Los Angeles

Address

Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website http://hr.lacounty.gov