Plumber

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA is seeking a journey-level Plumber to maintain and repair campus plumbing systems, read blueprints, and install piping and fixtures for heating, water, and drainage across multiple buildings.

You will handle pipe cutting, threading, and tool operation while ensuring safety and compliance with codes. Strong communication with supervisors is expected.

Qualifications

• Completion of a certified 4-year trade-related apprenticeship program or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of current Uniform Plumbing Code, NFPA standards and ADA codes.
• Experience in domestic, industrial, or process piping.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical specifications.
• Ability to safely operate plumbing tools and equipment, including oxyacetylene torches.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, repair, and alter campus plumbing systems across buildings.
• Assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, valves, and fixtures for heating, water, and drainage.
• Read blueprints and develop layouts for new work and renovations.
• Ensure safety practices on job sites and report issues to supervision.
• Communicate job-related problems to appropriate supervisory levels.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Pipe fitting

Torch operation

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Four-year apprentice program

Journeyman plumbing license

CA noncommercial Class C license

Medical gas piping certification

C36 license (preferred)

Tools

Pipe threading tools

Gas powered saws

Welding/brazing equipment

Soldering tools

Job description

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Manager and or Supervisor of the Plumbing shop perform the full range of journey level functions of a Plumber. Inspect, maintain, repair, design, modify, and alter campus infrastructure to include all buildings, common areas, equipment, and building systems and ensure the efficient operation of the campus. Assemble, install, and repair pipes composed of metals such as iron, steel, brass, copper or lead, and nonmetals such as glass, vitrified clay and plastic. Assemble, install, and repair pipe fittings, valves and fixtures of heating, water and drainage systems. Cut and thread pipes using pipe cutters and cutting torch. Install and repair plumbing fixtures. Operate, inspect and maintain tools of the plumbing trade. Perform finish plumbing and trim work. Read and interpret blueprints and develop layouts. Clean-up job site and assure good safety practices are observed on the job site and that tools and equipment are used with caution. Responsible for communicating job-related problems to appropriate supervisory levels in order to resolve on-site job concerns.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Manager and or Supervisor of the Plumbing shop perform the full range of journey level functions of a Plumber. Inspect, maintain, repair, design, modify, and alter campus infrastructure to include all buildings, common areas, equipment, and building systems and ensure the efficient operation of the campus. Assemble, install, and repair pipes composed of metals such as iron, steel, brass, copper or lead, and nonmetals such as glass, vitrified clay and plastic. Assemble, install, and repair pipe fittings, valves and fixtures of heating, water and drainage systems. Cut and thread pipes using pipe cutters and cutting torch. Install and repair plumbing fixtures. Operate, inspect and maintain tools of the plumbing trade. Perform finish plumbing and trim work. Read and interpret blueprints and develop layouts. Clean-up job site and assure good safety practices are observed on the job site and that tools and equipment are used with caution. Responsible for communicating job-related problems to appropriate supervisory levels in order to resolve on-site job concerns.

Salary & Compensation

• UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• 4 Year Apprentice Program Satisfactory completion of a certified 4-year trade-related apprenticeship program or equivalent experience and education. (Required)
• Working knowledge of current Uniform Plumbing Code, N.F.P.A. 99, N.F.P.A. 13, N.F.P.A. 50 - Title 24 Code. Working knowledge of UBC, OSHA and ADA requirements as it relates to the function and ability to recognize discrepancies of ADA and Fire/Life/Safety codes at each job and report to supervisor. (Required)
• Demonstrated skill and experience in one or more of the following plumbing areas: domestic, industrial, commercial and/or process piping. Thorough knowledge of the materials, equipment, methods and tools of the plumbing trade, including achievement of operational skills. (Required)
• Ability to install various piping, plumbing fixtures and all related components. Ability to troubleshoot piping systems for signs of damage or deterioration or need for adjustment. Ability to read, interpret and understand technical language in specifications, schematics and blueprints. (Required)
• Ability to safely and skillfully operate various tools and equipment of the plumbing trade as well as oxyacetelyne torches, soldering equipment, mechanical pipe threaders and cutters, hammers, and gas powered saws and grinders. Working knowledge of standard safe work practices. (Required)
• Skill in conducting appropriate tests on water, air and natural gas lines; hydrostatic or air pressure and flow tests. Skill in modifying and/or adapting designs, procedures or methods to make necessary alterations and modifications. (Required)
• Skill in estimating material and labor requirements to accomplish task. Skill in adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing 4-digit numbers and fractions in order to calculate layouts and offsets, and provide accurate cost calculations. (Required)
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with peers, subordinates, supervisors, administrators, customers, visitors and outside agencies. Oral communication skills to obtain or convey clear, concise and grammatically correct information. (Required)
• Ability to stand, crawl, walk and stoop; push, pull and lift or lower objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Ability to work indoors and outdoors, in wet or humid weather, and in fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures. Ability to work under adverse situations and conditions, e.g., dirty, noisy, etc (Required)
• Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments. Ability to work overtime and weekends and ability to work various shifts. (Required)
• Ability to work in confined spaces wearing full protective respirator equipment. (Required)
• Skill in writing simple English phrases using correct grammar and spelling to complete reports that are accurate and easy to comprehend. (Required)
• Working knowledge of asbestos removal. (Preferred)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Must possess, upon hire, and maintain a valid CA noncommercial Class C License in accordance with the California (CA) Department of Motor Vehicles. (Required)
• Must possess a valid City of Los Angeles or California State Journeyman Plumbing License. (Required)
• Possession of Certification of Medical Gas Piping and Medical Brazing and possession of Backflow Prevention Certification. (Preferred)
• Valid C36 license preferred. (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.
• Driving Record: The position is subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to distinguish among colors (Required)

Schedule

6:30AM - 3:00PM

Union/Policy Covered

K4-Skilled Crafts-UCLA

Complete Position Description

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