Feb. 16, 2024

Los Angeles Postal Service Special Hiring Announcement

Seeking Automotive Technicians and Maintenance Mechanics

Automotive Technicians and Maintenance Mechanics

Los Angeles, CA – The Postal Service is seeking skilled workers to fill vacancies in the Maintenance Mechanic, Automotive Technician and Lead Automotive Technician positions. These positions are throughout the USPS hiring cluster in Los Angeles district.

Applicants will be required to qualify under standards specific to each position by demonstrating knowledge, skills and abilities to meet testing, physical, and training requirements, prior to assignment or promotion to the applied position. See job descriptions online at usps.com/careers, “Search – Drivers & Mechanics” for a list of job duties and responsibilities.

Location:

Los Angeles (CA 5) District Office
7001 S Central Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90052

Date(s): February 26 – March 1, 2024

Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. each day

Starting annual salaries: Maintenance mechanic $55,499, Automotive Technician $62,327 & Lead Automotive Technician $69,725 paid bi-weekly.

Benefit Information: This is a career position which offers excellent benefits. Newly hired employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Upon hire, employees are eligible to contribute into the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is similar to 401(k) plans. We also offer the option to enroll into the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program as well as the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI). Dental, Vision and Long-Term Care Insurance Programs as well as Flexible Spending Accounts to cover eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent care (day care) expenses are also available. We offer eleven paid federal holidays as well as accrued vacation and sick leave.

Persons Eligible to Apply: All U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent resident aliens, citizens of American Samoa or other territory owing permanent allegiance to the United States. Applicants entitled to veterans’ preference and/or covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act may apply for any posted position. Applicants must apply online at www.usps.com/careers to be considered for this employment opportunity. You must have a valid email address to apply as communication regarding employment opportunities, examinations (when applicable), and background checks will be sent by email. Respond to all requests quickly as we anticipate filling our vacancies quickly and nonresponses may result in disqualification for this opportunity.

Applicants claiming veterans’ preference must attach a copy of member copy 4 (only) of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans' preference. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an equal opportunity employer. The USPS provides reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview, and/or selection process, please make your request to the examiner, selecting official or local manager of Human Resources. This request can also be made by someone on your behalf. Explain the nature of your limitations and the accommodation needed. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (Fair Chance Act) prohibits the Postal Service from inquiring into the criminal history of applicants before a conditional offer of employment has been made and sets out penalties for individual employees who violate the law. An applicant who feels their rights under this federal law have been violated has 30 days from the date of the alleged violation to file a complaint with the Postal Service at FairChanceActSupport@usps.gov. Further information can be found at www.usps.com.

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