DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $41,968 to $61,345 The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $64,038 to $79,573 and $71,597 to $88,948. NOTES: 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 A Maintenance and Construction Helper does a variety of semi-skilled manual tasks in construction, maintenance and repair activities. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) 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 in Requirement or may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the one-year requirement is met. Active United States Military personnel may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until they have completed their military service and have been discharged with satisfactory performance. Proof of military service and satisfactory performance must be provided prior to appointment. Applicants filing under Requirement must submit at the time of filing their application a copy of their DD-214 or a copy of their military identification indicating End of Active Obligated Service (EAOS) date within six months from the application date. The copy of the DD-214 or military identification with EAOS must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the copy is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it. Applicants who fail to submit the DD-214 or military identification with EAOS at the time of filing by not attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered further in this examination. In accordance with Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, an Environmental Protection Agency approved Technician Certificate may be required for some positions prior to appointment. Some positions may require a valid California Class A, B or C driver's license prior to appointment or prior to completion of the probationary period. For positions requiring a valid California Class A or B driver's license, applicants will be asked to submit a commercial driving history in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles CVC Section 1808.1 prior to appointment or prior to completion of the probationary period. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI). Some positions may require working in hazardous locations, such as confined spaces, near energized electrical equipment, and high voltage areas, and thus may be required to undergo annual medical examinations. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the "Application Deadline" 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 NOTE: Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below: From 8:00 a.m. Friday, April 22, 2022 to 11:59 p.m., Thursday, May 5, 2022 From 8:00 a.m. Friday, June 9, 2023 to 11:59 p.m., Thursday, June 22, 2023 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 "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period's selection process. SELECTION PROCESS 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 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, April 22, 2022 and Thursday, May 5, 2022, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-test will be administered between Tuesday, June 21, 2022 and Monday, June 27, 2022. For candidates who apply between Friday, June 9, 2023 and Thursday, June 22, 2023, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-test will be administered between Tuesday, August 8, 2023 and Monday, August 14, 2023. FAQs for on-line testing are available at Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility. NOTICE: Test dates may be postponed in order to help protect the safety of our candidates and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department if the anticipated test dates are postponed. NOTES: This examination is based on a validation study. Some positions are located in the Owens Valley area; only applicants who will accept a position in the Owens Valley area will be considered for these positions. The incumbents of some positions in this class may be required to pass an annual or periodic work fitness evaluation to determine their eligibility for continued employment in this class. Based on the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1994 and City of Los Angeles policy, you may be required to undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing prior to and/or during employment in this class. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin..... click apply for full job details