Facilities Plumber: Water, Gas & Pools

Occidental College; Firestone Park (CA); On-site; USD 4,436,000 - 4,820,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental College is seeking a Plumber B in the Utilities & Energy Management department. Reporting to the Trades Manager, you will perform moderate-complexity plumbing tasks covering water, waste, gas distribution, and specialized areas like swimming pool/fountain operation and maintenance.

The role is represented by Teamsters and is a non-exempt, full-time position at 40 hours per week. Starting pay is $32.94/hr with scheduled increases after 6 and 12 months, plus a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Plumbing trade certificate(s) of training.
• Four years of experience in the plumbing trades.
• Extensive experience cleaning, repairing and servicing interior/exterior drains (clay, plastic, cast iron).
• Experience freezing pipe (3/8"-3").
• Ability to read blueprints for the trade.
• Proficiency with estimating plumbing systems; braze; solder copper pipe 1/4"-3".
• Experience with general plumbing tools (hand/power) and specialized tools.

Responsibilities

• Performs plumbing tasks of moderate complexity, including water, waste and gas distribution, as part of a team.
• Troubleshoots and analyzes problems with guidance from senior plumbers.
• Assist on more complex tasks and participate in system replacements.
• Prepare work and purchase orders; maintain maintenance logs and reports.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Pipe sizing & estimation

Soldering & brazing

Tool proficiency

Office software

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion commitment

Education

High school diploma

Plumbing trade certificate(s)

4 years of plumbing experience

Tools

Snake

Reciprocating saw

Die cutter

Copper/PVC/ cast-iron piping

Job description

Occidental College is seeking a Plumber B in the Utilities & Energy Management department. Reporting to the Trades Manager, you will perform moderate-complexity plumbing tasks covering water, waste, gas distribution, and specialized areas like swimming pool/fountain operation and maintenance.

The role is represented by Teamsters and is a non-exempt, full-time position at 40 hours per week. Starting pay is $32.94/hr with scheduled increases after 6 and 12 months, plus a comprehensive benefits