Maintenance And Construction Helper 3115 (A)

Maintenance And Construction Helper

Annual salary ranges from $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).

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

Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the "Final date to receive applications" section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at .

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Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.

Final date to receive applications:

Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below:

The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the "Final date to receive applications" section of this bulletin.

Examination Weight: Multiple-Choice Test: 100%

The examination will consist entirely of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated:
Reading Comprehension;
Mathematics;
Attention to Detail;
Interpersonal Skills;
Teamwork;
Safety Focus, including: safety standards, procedures, and regulations as required by the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal-OSHA) and Watch Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH) when performing maintenance or construction work, including those related to personal protective equipment (PPE), ladder use, proper lifting techniques, proper use of construction equipment and tools, and working in potentially dangerous environments, such as high traffic areas and with potentially hazardous substances;
Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: proper use and identification of basic hand tools, machinery, and equipment; methods and materials used in building, construction, maintenance, and repair work and their use(s); tools and methods used to collect accurate measurements; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to .cfm and clicking on Competencies under Maintenance and Construction Helper.

The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line.

Candidates who do not complete and submit the multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination.

For candidates who apply between FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026 to THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-test will be administered between TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026 and MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2026. For candidates who apply between FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2027 to THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2027, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-test will be administered between TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2027 and MONDAY, APRIL 12, 2027.

FAQs for on-line testing are available at .html.

Only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility.

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