City of Los Angeles / Water and Power / Mechanical Helper

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Mechanical Helper

Operate, maintain, and repair equipment or facilities, performing skilled hands-on work.

24 employees hold this title in Water and Power. Median total compensation for the role is $74,711, below the department median of $106,911.

Employees: 24
Total payroll: $1.7M
Role median: $74,711
Agency median: $106,911
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$22,581$152,364+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 24 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across City of Los Angeles

Mechanical Helper is held in 9 City of Los Angeles departments. In Water and Power, the median of $74,711 ranks #5 of 9.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Fire

$108,018 · 5

General Services

$106,106 · 3

Recreation and Parks

$96,839 · 1

Public Works - Sanitation

$90,459 · 15

Harbor

$74,117 · 3

Airports

$73,499 · 9

Public Works - Street Lighting

$3,424 · 3

Transportation

$82 · 1

Median total compensation for the Mechanical Helper role in other City of Los Angelesdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Same department

Other job titles in Water and Power

Building Repairer 74
Carpenter 71
Civil Engineering Associate 468
Commercial Field Representative 123
Commercial Service Supervisor 104
Construction Asbestos Worker X 70
Construction Carpenter X 95
Construction Electrical Helper 70
Construction Electrical Mechanic 154
Construction Helper X 116
Custodian 160
Custodian Service Representative 794
Cvl Engineering Drafting Technician 94
Electric Distribution Mechanic 535
Electric Service Representative 80
Electric Station Operator 249
Electrical Craft Helper 333
Electrical Distribution Mechanical Supervisor 106
Electrical Engineer 127
Electrical Engineering Associate 732
Electrical Mechanic 488
Electrical Mechanic Supervisor 94
Electrical Repairer 82
Electrical Services Manager 96
Electrical Test Technician 130
Equipment Operator 128
Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic 96
Heavy Duty Truck Operator 93
Maintenance Construction Helper 262
Management Analyst 296
Mechanical Engineering Associate 186
Meter Reader 165
Power Engineering Manager 61
Principal Clerk Utility 113
Programmer Analyst 168
Security Officer 282
Senior Administrative Clerk 560
Senior Commercial Field Representative 84
Senior Electrical Mechanic 73
Senior Utility Accountant 88
Steam Plant Assistant 132
Steam Plant Operator 84
Stm Plant Maintenance Mechanic 57
Storekeeper 106
Student Engineer 60
Student Engineering 60
Student Worker 86
Systems Analyst 95
Systems Programmer 126
Ug Distribution Construction Mechanic 109
Utility Accountant 73
Utility Administrator 172
Utility Executive Secretary 58
Utility Pre-Craft Trainee 125
Utility Services Manager 69
Utility Services Specialist 158
Warehouse & Toolroom Worker 92
Water Utility Supervisor 89
Water Utility Worker 302
Waterworks Engineer 57

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Alfonso Cruz

Mechanical Helper/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$155,843

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $50,112
Overtime: $62,453
Other pay: $21,257
Benefits: $22,020
Total compensation: $155,843
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3771-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP363235343931
Row ID: 25WP363235343931FT

Alfonso Cruz works as a Mechanical Helper for Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. Alfonso earned $155,843 in 2025. Union affiliation: 8.

Leo Chavez

Mechanical Helper/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$148,279

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $46,319
Overtime: $51,283
Other pay: $19,517
Benefits: $31,160
Total compensation: $148,279
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3771-4
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP303232373632
Row ID: 25WP303232373632FT

Leo Chavez works as a Mechanical Helper for Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. Leo earned $148,279 in 2025. Union affiliation: 8.

Albert Vega

Mechanical Helper/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$127,268

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $40,302
Overtime: $43,614
Other pay: $18,426
Benefits: $24,924
Total compensation: $127,268
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3771-4
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP303431363136
Row ID: 25WP303431363136FT

Albert Vega is a Mechanical Helper at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $127,268. Union affiliation: 8.

Anthony Marks

Mechanical Helper/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$118,048

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $49,704
Overtime: $4,684
Other pay: $450
Benefits: $63,211
Total compensation: $118,048
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3771-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP303234313031
Row ID: 25WP303234313031FT

Anthony Marks holds the role of Mechanical Helper at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,048. They are represented by 8.

James Bray

Mechanical Helper/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$104,736

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $40,283
Overtime: $25,840
Other pay: $8,744
Benefits: $29,869
Total compensation: $104,736
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3771-3
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP373938323531
Row ID: 25WP373938323531FT

At Water and Power, James Bray serves as a Mechanical Helper within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,736. They are represented by 8.

Cesar Sandoval

Mechanical Helper/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$99,522

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $43,872
Overtime: $15,762
Other pay: $8,119
Benefits: $31,769
Total compensation: $99,522
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3771-3
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP303830333837
Row ID: 25WP303830333837FT

Cesar Sandoval is a Mechanical Helper at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $99,522. Their bargaining unit is 8.

Phillip Meeks

Mechanical Helper/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$91,820

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $44,922
Overtime: $21,946
Other pay: $2,581
Benefits: $22,370
Total compensation: $91,820
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3771-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP323035363935
Row ID: 25WP323035363935FT

Phillip Meeks is a Mechanical Helper at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $91,820. Their bargaining unit is 8.

Brian Butow

Mechanical Helper/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$91,353

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $42,376
Overtime: $20,668
Other pay: $3,250
Benefits: $25,058
Total compensation: $91,353
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3771-4
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP333231363231
Row ID: 25WP333231363231FT

Brian Butow is a Mechanical Helper at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $91,353. Their bargaining unit is 8.

James Cole

Mechanical Helper/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$86,597

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $49,837
Overtime: $15,360
Other pay: $10,217
Benefits: $11,183
Total compensation: $86,597
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3771-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP333032363232
Row ID: 25WP333032363232FT

At Water and Power, James Cole serves as a Mechanical Helper within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,597. Their bargaining unit is 8.

Joe Sandoval

Mechanical Helper/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$83,257

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $40,585
Overtime: $21,934
Other pay: $4,747
Benefits: $15,991
Total compensation: $83,257
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3771-4
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP323933323338
Row ID: 25WP323933323338FT

At Water and Power, Joe Sandoval serves as a Mechanical Helper within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,257. Union affiliation: 8.

Sean Hall

Mechanical Helper/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$81,209

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $40,294
Overtime: $14,586
Other pay: $1,836
Benefits: $24,493
Total compensation: $81,209
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3771-3
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP303933303036
Row ID: 25WP303933303036FT

Sean Hall is a Mechanical Helper at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,209. They are represented by 8.

Eric Serobyan

Mechanical Helper/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$78,029

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $38,168
Overtime: $14,057
Other pay: $1,449
Benefits: $24,355
Total compensation: $78,029
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3771-3
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP313233353239
Row ID: 25WP313233353239FT

Eric Serobyan is a Mechanical Helper at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $78,029. They are represented by 8.

Abul-Kassem Davoodi

Mechanical Helper/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$71,393

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $42,469
Overtime: $6,816
Other pay: $14,119
Benefits: $7,990
Total compensation: $71,393
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3771-1
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP343631393631
Row ID: 25WP343631393631FT

At Water and Power, Abul-Kassem Davoodi serves as a Mechanical Helper within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,393. Their bargaining unit is 8.

Myles Ando

Mechanical Helper/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$67,693

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $41,532
Overtime: $12,579
Other pay: $1,432
Benefits: $12,151
Total compensation: $67,693
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3771-4
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP323031303130
Row ID: 25WP323031303130FT

Myles Ando works as a Mechanical Helper for Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. Myles earned $67,693 in 2025. They are represented by 8.

Miguel Gonzalez

Mechanical Helper/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$65,623

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $42,545
Overtime: $11,230
Other pay: $806
Benefits: $11,043
Total compensation: $65,623
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3796-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP313439393837
Row ID: 25WP313439393837FT

Miguel Gonzalez holds the role of Mechanical Helper at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,623. They are represented by 8.

Diego Astengo

Mechanical Helper/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$49,119

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $40,321
Overtime: $1,244
Other pay: $7,554
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,119
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3771-2
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP393432303235
Row ID: 25WP393432303235FT

At Water and Power, Diego Astengo serves as a Mechanical Helper within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,119. Union affiliation: 8.

John Garcia

Mechanical Helper/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$40,535

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $19,441
Overtime: $12,773
Other pay: $975
Benefits: $7,346
Total compensation: $40,535
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3771-1
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP373031303030
Row ID: 25WP373031303030FT

At Water and Power, John Garcia serves as a Mechanical Helper within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,535. They are represented by 8.

Adrian Ortiz

Mechanical Helper/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$32,650

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $13,327
Overtime: $14,198
Other pay: $2,301
Benefits: $2,823
Total compensation: $32,650
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3771-1
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP373533303030
Row ID: 25WP373533303030FT

At Water and Power, Adrian Ortiz serves as a Mechanical Helper within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,650. Their bargaining unit is 8.

Leobardo Jimenez

Mechanical Helper/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$28,623

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $16,585
Overtime: $7,987
Other pay: $1,227
Benefits: $2,823
Total compensation: $28,623
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3771-1
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP303533303030
Row ID: 25WP303533303030FT

Leobardo Jimenez is a Mechanical Helper at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $28,623. They are represented by 8.

Wesley Chavez

Mechanical Helper/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$28,392

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $16,903
Overtime: $6,778
Other pay: $661
Benefits: $4,050
Total compensation: $28,392
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3771-1
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP333830333838
Row ID: 25WP333830333838FT

Wesley Chavez works as a Mechanical Helper for Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. Wesley earned $28,392 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is 8.

Jorge Gonzalez

Mechanical Helper/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$25,781

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $16,911
Overtime: $3,024
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $5,646
Total compensation: $25,781
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3771-1
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP323533303030
Row ID: 25WP323533303030FT

Jorge Gonzalez holds the role of Mechanical Helper at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,781. Their bargaining unit is 8.

Christopher Corpus

Mechanical Helper/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$24,707

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $13,072
Overtime: $4,175
Other pay: $1,400
Benefits: $6,060
Total compensation: $24,707
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3771-1
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP363533303030
Row ID: 25WP363533303030FT

At Water and Power, Christopher Corpus serves as a Mechanical Helper within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,707. Their bargaining unit is 8.

Marciel Briseno

Mechanical Helper/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$23,427

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $16,911
Overtime: $3,393
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $2,823
Total compensation: $23,427
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3771-1
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP333433303030
Row ID: 25WP333433303030FT

Marciel Briseno is a Mechanical Helper at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $23,427. Their bargaining unit is 8.

Joseph Rodriguez

Mechanical Helper/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$22,581

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $14,136
Overtime: $2,969
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $5,327
Total compensation: $22,581
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3771-1
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP303633303030
Row ID: 25WP303633303030FT

Joseph Rodriguez holds the role of Mechanical Helper at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,581. Union affiliation: 8.