Plumber

University of California, Santa Cruz; California; Presencial; USD 75.768 - 85.411; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of California, Santa Cruz is seeking a journeyman-level Plumber to perform duties for campus building systems, underground utilities, and related maintenance. The role includes plumbing installation, repair, and fabrication with adherence to codes. Travel up to 25% and a 40-hour workweek are expected. A California plumbing license and related experience are preferred.

The position offers full benefits and a career appointment with a safety-conscious environment on campus.

Formación

• Journeyman plumber with experience in building systems including piping, fixtures, soldering, brazing, and drainage.
• Ability to read drawings/blueprints and fabricate plumbing systems.
• Knowledge of CAL/OSHA and state/federal plumbing codes.
• Strong communication skills for campus interactions.

Responsabilidades

• Perform journeyman-level plumber duties for campus building systems.
• Repair, install, maintain, and replace plumbing fixtures and piping.
• Roddering, snaking, and high-pressure water-jet roddering of piping.
• Soldering, welding, fusing, pipe fitting, threading, fabrication.
• Adhere to current plumbing codes.
• Read blueprints and follow preventative maintenance programs.
• Drive a university vehicle to transport materials and tools.
• Maintenance: journeyman-level fitter duties for underground utilities construction and maintenance.
• Operate jackhammers, tampers, and concrete saw cutters.
• Cut and thread pipes.
• Shovel, dig, excavate, and backfill.
• Safety: perform safety inspections and training.
• Inventory: maintain timesheets and inventory of shop materials and tools.

Conocimientos

Journeyman plumber

Blueprint reading

CAL/OSHA knowledge

Gas piping

Sewer systems

Written communication

Verbal communication

Educación

C-36 Plumbing license

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Plumbing Shop Supervisor, the Plumber performs the duties of a journeyman‑level plumber for building maintenance, repair, and construction, and a journeyman‑level fitter for underground utilities construction and maintenance. The Plumber supports the mission of the University and the Physical Plant in operating and maintaining a safe, clean, and efficiently run campus.

Compensation and Benefits

• Budgeted Salary: $55.61/hour (Step 1.0); after 6 months, Step 2.0 $61.78/hour
• Benefits Level: Full benefits
• Job End Date: None
• Schedule: Full‑time, Fixed 40 hours per week; Mon‑Fri day shift
• Travel: Up to 25% of the time
• Union Representation: K7 Union
• Job Code: 008258 (PLUMBER)
• Employee Classification: Career appointment

Job Duties

65% – Plumbing:

• Perform journeyman‑level plumber duties for all campus building systems.
• Repair, install, adjust, maintain, and replace plumbing fixtures and related piping.
• Perform roddering, snaking, and high‑pressure water‑jet roddering of piping drain systems.
• Perform soldering, welding, fusing, pipe fitting, threading, and fabrication.
• Adhere to current plumbing codes.
• Read blueprints and diagrams and follow written preventative maintenance programs.
• Drive a university vehicle to transport materials and tools to campus work areas.

20% – Maintenance:

• Perform journeyman‑level fitter duties for underground utilities construction and maintenance.
• Maintain, repair, and install on campus water, gas, and sewer systems.
• Operate jackhammers, tampers, and concrete saw cutters.
• Cut and thread pipes.
• Shovel, dig, excavate, and backfill.

10% – Safety:

• Perform safety inspections and routine maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Attend safety and training classes.
• Follow all product and university safety procedures when using tools and equipment.

5% – Inventory:

• Write and maintain a weekly timesheet.
• Use professional interpersonal skills when interacting with campus community.
• Help maintain inventory of shop materials, supplies, and tools.
• Review project submittals relevant to plumbing infrastructure.

Required Qualifications

• Journey‑level plumber skills and experience.
• Ability to maintain, use, repair, install, and construct building plumbing systems, gas piping, sewer systems, plumbing fixtures, food service equipment, including soldering, brazing, and using sewer and drain piping snakes, rodders, and high‑pressure water‑jet machinery.
• Ability to maintain and repair natural gas, water, and sewer systems related to underground utility systems.
• Journey‑level skills in the maintenance of equipment, tools and machinery.
• Ability to read and fabricate plumbing systems from drawings and blueprints.
• Knowledge of CAL OSHA and state and federal uniform plumbing codes.
• Written communication skills sufficient for professional interactions with members of the campus community.
• Oral communication and interpersonal skills sufficient for professional interactions with members of the campus community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Plumbing apprenticeship through an employer with a C‑36 Plumbing Contractors License registered with the CSLB of California.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Pass a pre‑employment criminal history background check.
• Pass the employment misconduct disclosure process.
• Possess a valid license to drive in California and participate in the DMV pull‑notice program.
• Ability to work in variable temperature and weather conditions with exposure to dust, noise, vibrations, and allergens.
• Ability to ascend/descend ladders with or without accommodation.
• Ability to conduct outdoor site visits with required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to sustain exposure to dusty, noisy environments and inclement weather as necessary.
• Ability to safely move objects up to 60 lbs. with or without accommodation.
• Ability to respond to emergencies after hours if necessary.
• Ability to work overtime, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, and alternate shift schedules as required.
• Complete training within established time frames, including UC compliance training.
• Compliance with the University of California vaccination policy.
• Mandated reporter per CANRA; required to report child abuse/neglect and sign Statement Acknowledgment.

EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti‑discrimination efforts.