Plumber

City of Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Sacramento seeks a journey-level Plumber to install, maintain, and repair residential and commercial plumbing systems in city facilities. You will handle water, sewer, gas, and related piping, ensuring code compliance and safe operation.

Ideal candidates have three years of journey-level experience after a 4-year apprenticeship, or four years as a Plumber Apprentice with approved coursework. A valid CA driver license is required.

Qualifications

• Three years of journey-level plumber experience after completing a 4-year apprenticeship.
• Alternate path: four years as Plumber Apprentice with City of Sacramento and approved related coursework.
• Eligibility requires California driver license and residency within designated area.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair residential and commercial plumbing systems and fixtures.
• Repair compressed air lines and fire sprinkler systems as required.
• Troubleshoot plumbing issues and perform preventative maintenance.
• Keep records and report on work performed.
• Operate plumbing tools and equipment safely.

Skills

Knowledge of plumbing codes

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

4-year plumber apprenticeship

Plumber Apprentice program completion

Tools

Pipe cutters

Reamers

Threading machines

Sewer machines

Job description

The plumber is responsible for ensuring that plumbing systems and related equipment in the city owned facilities remain safe, operational, and compliant with applicable codes. Plumbers perform journey level installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency repairs involving water, sewer, gas, hot-water, compressed air, and other plumbing systems.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled, dependable, and safety-focused professional with strong knowledge of commercial plumbing systems and building maintenance practices. They will be experienced in installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing water, sewer, gas, and related plumbing systems while ensuring compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and City standards. Strong problem-solving skills, the ability to respond effectively to emergency plumbing issues, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are essential. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills.

This is skilled work of journey-level in the safe and legal installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems in and around City buildings and grounds or on private property where such work is the City's responsibility. The work involves performance of a variety of plumbing tasks in installing, maintaining, repairing, and servicing all types of fixtures and equipment. Almost all work is performed independently. Work assignments are received orally or through written work orders and work may be inspected on completion for conformity to instructions and quality of work.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The class of Plumber performs journey-level plumbing duties under general supervision and is distinguished from the next lower class of Plumber Apprentice in that the latter performs semi-skilled work in a training capacity under close supervision. Under this training concept positions assigned to the Plumber class may be filled at the Plumber Apprentice level and advancement occurs after the incumbent is substantially performing the full range of duties and meets the qualification standards of the Plumber class. Plumber is distinguished from the next higher class of Senior Plumber in that the latter provides lead supervision.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General supervision is provided by a Senior Plumber or Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Install, maintain, and repair residential and commercial plumbing, steam and hot water systems complete with all fixtures, hot and cold waterlines, and waste, vent, and sewer lines.
• Install, maintain, and repair compressed air lines including compressor and hose reels.
• Install, maintain, and repair fire sprinkler systems, piping for swimming pools, wading pools, pumps, filters, and related equipment.
• Install, maintain, and repair septic tanks and leach lines and underground irrigation systems including circulating pumps.
• Test, maintain, repair fuel or storage tanks, product lines, vent and vapor recovery lines, and product pumps and dispensers.
• Operate pipe cutters, reamers, threading machines, sewer machines, and other plumbing tools and equipment.
• Keep records of work and make reports.
• Perform related duties as required.

Knowledge of:

• Standard tools, methods, practices, and materials of the plumbing trade.
• Prevailing plumbing codes.
• Hazards and safety precautions of the work.

Ability to:

• Learn California underground storage tank regulations by the California State Water Resources Control Board.
• Make simple time and material estimates.
• Understand and work from general instructions and specifications, and to follow blueprints and sketches.
• Read and write English at a level necessary for efficient job performance.
• Use the tools, materials, and equipment used in the plumbing trade.

Experience and Education:

Three years of experience as a journey-level plumber after the completion of a 4 year plumber's apprenticeship program. Additional years of experience may substitute for the apprenticeship program on a year-for-year basis.

OR

Four years of experience as a Plumber Apprentice with the City of Sacramento and satisfactory completion of four semester courses (12 units) of training from an accredited school in Basic Theory, Use of Tools, Job Safety and Health, Theory and Practice of Welding and Cutting, Principles and Practices of Water Supply and Gas, Drainage, and Basic Drawing. Courses must be approved by the Joint Apprenticeship Committee for the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry and the State Division of Apprenticeship Standards. A Plumber Apprentice must also pass the Joint Apprenticeship Committee exam before advancing to the Plumber classification.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

Driver License:

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C License is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Residency Requirement:

Employees in this classification must reside within thirty-five (35) air miles from the freeway interchange at W-X Streets, 29th - 30th Streets within one year following appointment.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.