PLUMBER

UC Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Job summary

UC Santa Barbara’s Facilities Management department is seeking a Plumber for a full‑time role at 6759 Navigator Drive, Santa Barbara. The successful candidate will read blueprints, design and repair piping systems, and ensure compliance with building and safety codes.

The plumber will install and service water, steam, sanitary, irrigation, and related piping, perform welding and soldering as needed, and support maintenance operations with a 7am–4pm schedule, Monday through Friday, plus potential

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 3–5 years of Journeyman level experience.
• Thorough knowledge of building and safety codes.
• Ability to read blueprints and create working drawings.
• Proficiency in pipe sizing calculations for pressure and flow.
• Proficiency in welding, soldering, brazing, and installation/repair of plumbing fixtures, air compressors, pumps, steam and hot water boilers.

Responsibilities

• Design, redesign, and assemble piping systems from blueprints.
• Install and repair water, steam, sanitary, and storm drains, irrigation systems.
• Perform pipe sizing calculations for pressure and flow.
• Weld, solder, brazed connections, install plumbing fixtures, air compressors, pumps, boilers.

Skills

Journeyman experience

Building and safety codes

Blueprint reading

Pipe sizing calculations

Welding/soldering/brazing

Plumbing fixtures work

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment

Air compressors

Pumps and boilers

Job description

Job Details

• Position Number: 40075220
• Payroll Title: PLUMBER
• Job Code: 008258
• Job Open Date: 5/15/26
• Application Review Begins: 6/2/26
• Department: FACM (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Union: K8
• Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Career
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Classified Indicator: PSS
• Salary: $47.48/hour
• Work Location: 6759 Navigator Drive
• Working Days and Hours: M-F, 7am-4pm
• Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Responsibilities & Duties

The plumber designs, redesigns, and assembles piping systems from working drawings and blueprints. Responsibilities include installing and repairing water, steam, sanitary and storm drains, irrigation and sprinkler systems, compressed airlines, and related piping systems. The role requires thorough knowledge of building and safety codes, the ability to work from blueprints, create working drawings, and perform calculations for pipe sizing related to pressure and flow. Tasks also involve welding, soldering, brazing, and installation and repair of plumbing fixtures, air compressors, pumps, steam and hot water boilers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 3‑5 years of Journeyman level experience
• Thorough knowledge of building and safety codes
• Ability to work from blueprints and create working drawings
• Proficiency in pipe sizing calculations for pressure and flow
• Proficiency in welding, soldering, brazing, and installation/repair of plumbing fixtures, air compressors, pumps, steam and hot water boilers

Special Conditions Of Employment

• Must be able to take night and weekend call‑backs; days and hours may vary to meet operational needs
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and comply with local policies, or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program
• Must pass a satisfactory criminal history background check
• UCSB is a Tobacco‑Free environment

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement

As a condition of employment, the final candidate must disclose any administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years indicating misconduct, or any appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

Job Functions & Percentages Of Time

• 90% Technical – Design, redesign, assemble, and repair piping systems, including welding, soldering, brazing, inspection, and instruction of assistants
• 10% General, Safety & Security – Communicate with dispatcher and supervisors via cell phone; participate in safety and professional training; adhere to safety regulations; report accidents; lock areas and keep vehicle locked; maintain safety practices and record‑keeping

Vaccination Policy

As a condition of employment, the candidate must comply with the University of California Vaccination Programs Policy and be up‑to‑date with required vaccines.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 status under state or federal law.

Reasonable Accommodations

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