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L.A. Family Housing

Provides affordable housing with supportive services

Field Service Technician

Full-TimeDeadline 1/29/27
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's, Associate's
Louisville, KY, USA
In Person
Field ServiceEquipment Field Service

About the job

Requirements
  • Three to five years of related experience in power plants, industrial services, primary power distribution, and related protection and control schemes.
  • At least two years of industrial or commercial power systems experience.
  • A High School Diploma.
  • Ability to reference and complete assignments described in applicable specifications.
  • Ability to perform regular field work indoors and outdoors.
  • Ability to read company manuals and reports and workplace rules and procedures; speak with poise and confidence using correct English.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, business acumen, and management abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • A valid driver's license and a good driving record.
Responsibilities
  • Provide technical capabilities for testing relays, circuit breakers, transformers, motor control equipment, and related switchgear in the field, including synch-check and point-to-point testing.
  • Perform and lead a field crew for testing, maintenance, and repair of breakers, transformers, switchgear, motor control equipment, and associated equipment.
  • Ensure proper preparation and documentation for site projects.
  • Help evaluate department talent, identify training needs, and recommend action plans for meeting performance expectations.
  • Identify and secure equipment needs for shop and field operations.
  • Provide daily site summaries for site work in coordination with the assigned project manager.
  • Provide weekly production status reports to project management, operations managers, and the Service Assistant.
  • Maintain an understanding of the technical side of the company's core business needs.
  • Attend and contribute to project kickoff meetings.
  • Support budget adherence on projects.
  • Instruct and train others.
  • Support sales efforts by assisting with labor estimates and job walks when necessary.
  • Remain current on all safety and technical training.
Desired Qualifications
  • NETA Level 2, 3, or 4 certification.
  • An Associate's degree from an accredited two-year technical college in Electrical Power & Controls (EPC).
  • An Electrical Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited college.
  • Similar experience and training from the military, including Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, or Navy Seabee experience.

About the company

L.A. Family Housing provides affordable housing for low-income families in Greater Los Angeles and pairs it with supportive services. They own and operate 22 properties, including three shelters and 19 permanent affordable buildings, offering a continuum of care from temporary housing to permanent rental housing. Residents receive case management, basic needs support, and programs to build self-sufficiency, helping families move from homelessness to housing stability. Their goal is to preserve and grow affordable housing while reducing homelessness and strengthening neighborhoods in low-income communities.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$5.3M

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

1983

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What believers are saying

  • Health Net renewed a $1 million 2025 investment for Housing Location expansion.
  • The Pano opens in spring 2026, adding 91 supportive-housing units in Panorama City.
  • LAFH's 2025 projects earned repeat backing from U.S. Bank and City Homekey programs.

What critics are saying

  • Government grants supplied over 80% of 2024 revenue, exposing LAFH to public-budget shocks.
  • 2024 expenses hit $103.0 million against $96.2 million revenue, sustaining operating pressure.
  • PHK Sup8 LLC exited a Homekey partnership in April 2025, signaling governance friction.

What makes L.A. Family Housing unique

  • LAFH pairs housing development with on-site services, unlike pure landlords or shelters.
  • The Pano uses Project Homekey motel conversion, turning obsolete assets into 91 homes.
  • The Cielo opened in Chatsworth in February 2026 through a modular HHH collaboration.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Legal Access Plan
  • Employee Appreciation Program
  • Company Sponsored Employee Events
  • Staff Development
  • 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

8%
The Signal
Sep 23rd, 2026
Child & Family Center hosts Homeless Connect Day.

Child & Family Center hosts Homeless Connect Day. * News Release * September 23, 2026 * 1:33 pm News release Child & Family Center, in partnership with LA Family Housing, recently hosted the Santa Clarita Valley Homeless Connect Day, bringing together more than 30 community organizations and service providers to offer direct assistance to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. Held on Aug. 20 at Child & Family Center's Education Center in Santa Clarita, the one-day event provided a welcoming, centralized location where over 100 community members could connect with a wide range of free services and resources, said a news release from Child & Family. Available support included medical care, housing and shelter resources, legal assistance, food, haircuts, clothing, hygiene supplies, harm-reduction services, backpacks, and connections to additional social and supportive services. The event was designed to remove barriers by bringing organizations directly to those who need them and allowing individuals and families to access multiple services in one location. "Homelessness is rarely the result of one issue, and there is rarely one service that can address everything a person or family may be facing," Luis Fragoza, manager of Child & Family Center's Community Outreach, Resources and Education Program, said in the release. "Homeless Connect Day allowed us to bring providers together in one place so people could receive immediate help, make important connections, and learn about resources they may not have known were available. It was incredible to see so many organizations working side by side with the same goal - helping people in our community." Child & Family Center and LA Family Housing co-organized the event, with additional collaboration from community organizations throughout Service Planning Area 2. More than 30 participating providers offered services, information, and direct assistance throughout the day. "This is what community looks like," Nikki Buckstead, president and CEO of Child & Family Center, said in the release. "When someone is struggling with housing insecurity or homelessness, they may also be dealing with food insecurity, health concerns, financial challenges, mental health needs, transportation issues, and so much more. By bringing more than 30 organizations together, we were able to surround individuals and families with resources and, just as importantly, let them know that their community cares about them. We are incredibly grateful to LA Family Housing and every organization that showed up to help make a difference." News Release. The Signal delivers press releases from reliable sources to provide up-to-the-minute information to its website readers. Information directly from news sources has not been vetted by The Signal news room. It may appear subsequently in news stories after it has been vetted.

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