Facilities Plumbing Technician - Sewer Jet & Pipe Systems

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus is seeking a Facilities Mechanic to perform routine and semi-skilled plumbing tasks on campus buildings and related facilities. You will operate a sewer jetter to clean sewer and storm drains and assist journeymen plumbers in a range of maintenance activities.

Candidates should have strong plumbing knowledge, the ability to read blueprints, and be able to work both indoors and outdoors under varied conditions.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of plumbing trade to assist journeymen plumbers.
• Reading blueprints and understanding work orders required.
• Ability to read and comprehend English and communicate effectively.
• Ability to work with others and as part of a team.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends.
• Able to stand, crawl, walk, reach and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Run sewer jet to clean sewer and storm drains.
• Clean sediment traps in waste systems.
• Install and maintain piping systems and fixtures as instructed.
• Perform routine/semi-skilled duties in construction trades.
• Support and assist journeymen plumbers and other staff as needed.

Skills

Plumbing knowledge

Sewer jetter operation

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Independent work

Safety awareness

Education

CA noncommercial Class C License

Tools

Sewer jetter

Drain camera

Pipe depth locator

Job description

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus is seeking a Facilities Mechanic to perform routine and semi-skilled plumbing tasks on campus buildings and related facilities. You will operate a sewer jetter to clean sewer and storm drains and assist journeymen plumbers in a range of maintenance activities.

Candidates should have strong plumbing knowledge, the ability to read blueprints, and be able to work both indoors and outdoors under varied conditions.