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Job Description
Please go to http://www.hacla.org/careers for details of this position and to apply Characteristics of the
Class:
Under general supervision, performs journey level carpentry work as a full-time assignment; or in general, skilled maintenance and repair work. Incumbent may guide the work of subordinates, helpers, or apprentices. Incumbent performs assigned duties at various locations after receiving assignments from the supervisor who defines objectives, priorities, and deadlines, and assists the employee with unusual situations that do not have clear precedents. Performs routine and extraordinary carpentry maintenance to tenant buildings and offices. Builds and repairs cabinet rails stiles, drawers, bottoms, and doors. Replaces interior and exterior doors; replaces window frames, damaged wood in floor, small furniture, stairways and other appurtenances. Removes and replaces framing, decking, and roofs. Builds and remodels offices; installs metal fire doors, and jambs. Removes debris from fire damaged units and constructs replacement housing. Builds forms for retaining walls and foundations; frames new structures preparatory to plastering. Constructs scaffolding. Performs milling, wood turning and pattern work from blueprints, drawings, sketched, specifications, or verbal instructions. Maintains tools and equipment in satisfactory working condition. Requisitions materials, maintains accurate work and supply records. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
High school graduation or equivalent; supplemented by four (4) years of experience in a specific trade, including completion of an approved apprenticeship program or equivalent evidence of journeyman status; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Special Requirements:
Must possess a valid California Class "C" Driver's License.
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 DAY
TUESDAY, June 30, 2026 . If you are invited to the examination process, you will receive an email from a recruiter at the Housing Authority
NO LATER THAN
THURSDAY, June 25, 2026. 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.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION
Testing Accommodations:
If you require an accommodation due to a physical, mental or learning disability, please call (213) 252-5400 or email Recruitment@hacla.org no less than 72 hours prior to testing date 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. 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: http://www.hacla.org/Portals/0/Attachments/Others/ConflictofInterestPolicy.pdf Please call NeoGov Toll-Free Applicant Support telephone line (855) 524-5627 if you forget your password, have application login problems or get an error message during the application process.
