Salary : $112,599.60 Annually
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: Y7200B
Department: HEALTH SERVICES
Opening Date: 05/28/2026
Position/Program InformationExam number: Y7200B
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:We welcome applications from anyone!
The application filing period will begin on
May 28, 2026, at 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 candidates.
WHY WORK FOR US?LA Health Services is LA County's integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are.
We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care-from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County.
With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors.
Explore our one system of hospitals and community health centers:
MISSION:To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.
What does a Stationary Engineer Control Specialist do:Inspects, maintains and repairs various control, indicating and recording instruments used in the monitoring and operation of high and low pressure heating plants and refrigeration plants; and as a Stationary Engineer, operates and maintains heating and refrigeration plants.
Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! to see a list of employee benefits.
Essential Job FunctionsOperates, maintains, repairs, and inspects motors, turbines and steam-driven equipment, steam reducing stations expansion tanks, air compressors, supply and exhaust fans, various kinds of pumps and valves, steam traps, water treatment systems, water heaters and other heating plant auxiliary equipment.
Operates, maintains, repairs and inspects reciprocating, centrifugal or absorption central air conditioning machinery including condensers, evaporators, cooling towers, pumps, purge tanks and related equipment.
Tests boiler water, condensate, cooling tower water, and water from other systems, and adds corrective chemicals or adjusts chemical pumps as needed.
Inspects, operates, monitors, calibrates, and responds to related building control systems, including fire alarm systems, life safety systems, and main electrical distribution stations for to ensure proper operating conditions.
Drives automotive equipment to and from work sites, in order to transport the necessary tools, equipment, and materials required to perform the job.
Uses various electronic, manual, and computer-based control systems to adjust or bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges, switch to backup equipment or systems, or shut down equipment to perform preventative maintenance at periodic intervals or as needed.
Operates, maintains, repairs, and inspects manual and automatic gas- and oil-fired high-pressure steam or high temperature hot water boilers.
Performs required continuous emissions monitoring system calibrations.
Troubleshoots control system components and replaces or repairs defective parts.
Maintains logs of plant operations and records maintenance and repair work performed, including fuel logs and fuel storage tanks.
Operates, monitors, calibrates, and inspects various types of meters, gauges, automatic recording devices for equipment readings, at periodic intervals or as needed, to verify operating conditions, detect malfunctions/need for repair, and to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Operates, fixes, and repairs electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, gas turbines and related systems, and high voltage systems and equipment.
Uses hand tools and precision instruments to install, maintain, adjust and repair indicating, recording, telemetering, and control instruments used to measure and control variables, such as pressure, flow, temperature, motion, force and chemical composition of boiler and refrigeration water.
Disassembles, inspects, and tests instruments for conformance with specifications, using test instruments such as potentiometers, resistance bridges, manometers and pressure gauges.
Disassembles malfunctioning instruments, and inspects and tests mechanisms and circuitry for defects.
Performs annual boiler testing for emissions.
Tests, operates and maintains emergency diesel-powered electric generating equipment, and synchronizes electronic controls and Automatic Transfer Switches.
Prepares drawings for the fabrication and modification of instrument parts and components.
Inspects, adjusts, repairs and maintains refrigeration units for food storage boxes.
Inspects, maintains, and adjusts oxygen and vacuum systems for accurate pressure, leaks or stoppages and makes emergency repairs.
Work with outside contractors and verify work is satisfactorily completed as assigned.
Request quotes from vendors for equipment, parts, tools, or service and generate purchase orders as assigned.
RequirementsREQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFYOne (1) year of experience in the maintenance and operation of high pressure heating plants and refrigeration plants at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Stationary Engineer II*
AND either:
One (1) year of experience in the repair and maintenance of industrial control instruments;
ORFifteen (15) semester units, 22.5** quarter units or its equivalent, from an accredited junior college, college or trade school in the technology or the application of technology directly related to the repair and maintenance of electronic, pneumatic or hydraulic industrial control instruments, at least nine semester units or 13.5 quarter units must be in electronics.
LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions.
Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked.
An Unlimited Steam Engineer's License issued by the City of Los Angeles' Department of Building and Safety.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Universal Technical Certificate in compliance with Federal license requirements as provided in Chapter V, Section 608.
PHYSICAL CLASS 3 - 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:*Experience at the level of Stationary Engineer II is defined as performing one of the following duties on a shift basis:
Operating and maintaining a combined high-pressure heating and central refrigeration plant; -OR-
In a very large facility, operating and maintaining either a high-pressure heating plant or a refrigeration plant; -OR-
In a major multi-hospital medical center, being assigned to a geographic area responsible for the operation and maintenance of steam reducing stations, ventilation and refrigeration equipment, and various mechanical and electrical equipment and controls..
*You may still qualify even if your job title isn't exactly the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level - meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.
**To qualify under Option II, include a legible copy of your official transcript from an accredited institution. The document should show the number of units and the type of unit system used (e.g., semester, quarter) and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to US standards and indicate the number of units and unit system. Include official copies of all relevant documents. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:
***To qualify under either option, you must also attach a copy of the required certifications and licenses to your application.
If you are unable to attach the documents to your application, please email them to within 7 calendar days from filing your application. Please indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional credit will be given to applicants that possess the following desirable qualifications:
- Additional experience in the operation of high- or low-pressure gas or oil-fired boilers and auxiliary equipment, two years of which must have been in the operation and maintenance of refrigeration equipment.
Additional Information:EXAMINATION CONTENT:This assessment type will evaluate the training, experience, desirable qualifications, and education/license you list on your application and supplemental questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system. This assessment is worth 100% of your total score.
Applicants must receive a passing score of 70%.
ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATIONApplications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly.
Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Department of Health Services as they occur.
SPECIAL INFORMATIONAppointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATIONWe only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
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 or 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.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERFederal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIESFor candidates 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. Please refer to their website for updated information
NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORDAll 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.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI)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. We are 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.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:Eric Sanchez, Exam Analyst
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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:
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:
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
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.
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- I understand the above information.
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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. Please read each question carefully and be as specific as possible when answering by including all the information requested; please do not COPY AND PASTE all your Duties as stated in the application under the Work Experience section, from your resume, and/or from the Class Specifications. In doing so, your application will be rejected as INCOMPLETE. It is the applicant's sole responsibility to complete this questionnaire completely, correctly, and accurately. The experience you claim in this Supplemental Questionnaire MUST be consistent with the experience listed in your application.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.
- I understand the above information and instructions.
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VETERAN'S CREDITAre you a veteran? 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 as soon as possible to ensure smooth processing. Please include your name (as it appears on your online application), the examination title and number in the subject of your email.
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Do you have one (1) year of experience in the maintenance and operation of high-pressure heating plants and refrigeration plants at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Stationary Engineer II -AND- One year of experience in the repair and maintenance of industrial control instruments
- Yes, I have one (1) year of experience in the maintenance and operation of high-pressure heating plants and refrigeration plants at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Stationary Engineer II*-AND- One year of experience in the repair and maintenance of industrial control instruments
- No, I do not have such experience.
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Describe your experience that supports your response to the previous question. For each experience, please provide the following information: 1) Name of Employer:2 Job/Position Title:3) Employment Date From (mm/dd/yy) - Date To (mm/dd/yy):4) Hours Worked per Week: 5) Detailed Description of your relevant experience.
REPEAT FORMAT OF 1-5 for each employment where you gained relevant experience. IF NOT APPLICABLE, ENTER N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have maintaining and operating high-pressure heating and refrigeration plants at a level equivalent to Los Angeles County's Stationary Engineer II*? *Experience at the level of Stationary Engineer II is defined as performing one of the following duties on a shift basis:Operating and maintaining a combined high-pressure heating and central refrigeration plant; -OR- In a very large facility, operating and maintaining either a high-pressure heating plant or a refrigeration plant; -OR-In a major multi-hospital medical center, being assigned to a geographic area responsible for the operation and maintenance of steam reducing stations, ventilation and refrigeration equipment, and various mechanical and electrical equipment and controls.You may still qualify even if your job title isn't exactly the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level - meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.
- I do not have this experience.
- Less than one year.
- One year or more.
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Describe your experience that supports your responses to the previous question. For each experience, please provide the following information: 1) Name of Employer: 2 Job/Position Title: 3) Employment Date From (mm/dd/yy) - Date To(mm/dd/yy): 4) Hours Worked per Week: 5) Detailed Description of your relevant experience. REPEAT FORMAT OF 1-5 for each employment where you gained relevant experience. IF NOT APPLICABLE, ENTER N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have repairing and maintaining industrial control instruments?
- I do not have this experience.
- Less than one year.
- One year or more.
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Describe your experience that supports your responses to the previous questions. For each experience, please provide the following information: 1) Name of Employer: 2 Job/Position Title: 3) Employment Date From (mm/dd/yy) - Date To(mm/dd/yy): 4) Hours Worked per Week: 5) Detailed Description of your relevant experience. REPEAT FORMAT OF 1-5 for each employment where you gained relevant experience. IF NOT APPLICABLE, ENTER N/A.
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Do you have 15 semester units, 22.5 quarter units**, or the equivalent from an accredited college, university, or trade school in technology or applied technology related to the repair and maintenance of electronic, pneumatic, or hydraulic industrial control instruments?
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Do you have at least 9 semester units or 13.5 quarter units must be in electronics?
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If you are claiming education, you must include a legible copy of your official transcript from an accredited institution. The document should show the number of units and the type of unit system used (e.g., semester, quarter) and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to US standards and indicate the number of units and unit system. Include official copies of all relevant documents. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: _PPG123.pdfIf you cannot attach this document to your application, you must send it to within 7 calendar days. Include your name, the exam name, and the exam number.
- I have attached the education documents to my application.
- I will send the education documents within 7 calendar days.
- Not Applicable
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Do you have a valid California Class C Driver License?
- Yes, and I've attached it to my application.
- Yes, but I will send it to within 7 calendar days.
- No, I do not have a California Class C Driver License.
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Do you have an Unlimited Steam Engineer's License issued by the City of Los Angeles' Department of Building and Safety?
- Yes, and I've attached it to my application.
- Yes, but I will send it to within 7 calendar days.
- No, I do not have an Unlimited Steam Engineer's License issued by the City of Los Angeles' Department of Building and Safety.
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Do you have an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Universal Technical Certificate in compliance with Federal license requirements as provided in Chapter V, Section 608?
- Yes, and I've attached it to my application.
- Yes, but I will send it to within 7 calendar days.
- No, I do not have a an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Universal Technical Certificate in compliance with Federal license requirements as provided in Chapter V, Section 608.
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