Maintenance And Construction Helper ; B Job Los Angeles area,California USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position: MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION HELPER 3115 (B)

Overview

A Maintenance and Construction Helper does a variety of semi-skilled manual tasks in construction, maintenance and repair activities.

Annual Salary

$51,072 to $72,641 and $53,473 to $78,174. The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $73,622 to $91,475 and $102,249 (flat-rated).

Notes on Compensation

Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.

Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.

For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to the City PDF: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Qualifications and Eligibility

Six months as a Utility Pre-Craft Trainee with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power;
or

One year of full-time paid experience in construction, craft or landscaping work;
or

One year of full-time paid experience in construction, craft or landscaping work while in the United States Armed Forces.

Process Notes

Applicants who have at least six months of the required experience at the time of filing may file for this examination; appointment will occur only after meeting the one-year requirement.
Active United States Military personnel may file; appointment after military service completed and with satisfactory performance.
Requirement #3 applicants must attach DD-214 or military EAOS date at filing time; attachments after submission will not be credited.
EPA Technician Certificate may be required for some positions prior to appointment.
Some roles require a valid Class C driver’s license; certain assignments require Class B license. See notes for licensing verification and pre-probation submission of driving history where applicable.
Internal use:
Licensing verification for Class C at appointment;
Class B before end of probation.
Some positions may require working in hazardous locations and annual medical examinations.

Application and Testing

Applications will be accepted online on listed dates. When viewing the online job bulletin, use the Apply icon. Online bulletins are also available at the Government Jobs site.

NOTE: Applicants are urged to apply early to resolve technical issues.

Final date to receive applications

Applications will be accepted online on the dates listed below:

From Friday, January 30, 2026 to Thursday, February 12, 2026
From Friday, January 29, 2027 to Thursday, February 11, 2027

The examination may close without prior notice after a sufficient number of applications are received. Filing periods may change without prior notice. Filings may close or reopen periodically as noted in the bulletin.

For anticipated hiring needs, testing is limited and order of consideration is described in the bulletin.

Examination

Weight: 100% Multiple-Choice Test

The online test may evaluate Reading Comprehension, Mathematics, Attention to Detail, Interpersonal Skills, Teamwork, Safety Focus, Job Knowledge and related abilities. Testing details and link to competencies are available online.

The test will be proctored online. Eligible candidates will receive an email with dates and steps to take the test. Candidates failing to complete the test by the deadline will not be considered.

Additional Information

FAQs and testing process information are available online. Some testing options may be onsite for hardship cases as specified.

Disclosures: The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of disability and provides reasonable accommodations and disability accommodations to those who qualify. See the Disability Accommodation Form for details.

Notes

This examination is based on a validation study; test results may not be subject to candidate inspection.
Some positions are located in the Owens Valley; only applicants willing to relocate there will be considered.
Annual or periodic fitness evaluations may be required for continued employment.
Drug and alcohol testing may be required.
City benefits information and Disaster Service Worker status apply to some positions.

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