Plumber - Career (Back Flow)

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA is seeking a Plumber to perform journey-level plumbing duties across campus facilities. You will inspect, repair, and install piping systems, read blueprints, and perform backflow testing to ensure safe, compliant operations.

The role requires a certified apprenticeship or equivalent, knowledge of codes, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Overtime and weekend work are possible.

Qualifications

• Completion of a certified 4-year trade-related apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• Experience in domestic, industrial, commercial and/or process piping.
• Knowledge of plumbing materials, tools and safety procedures.
• Ability to read specifications, schematics and blueprints.
• Ability to safely operate plumbing tools and equipment.
• Strong math and layout calculation skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, repair campus plumbing systems and fixtures.
• Read blueprints and develop layouts for piping projects.
• Perform backflow testing and ensure code compliance.
• Install/repair pipes, fittings, valves, and fixtures.
• Operate tools safely and maintain a clean worksite.
• Communicate issues to supervisors and coordinate with teams.

Skills

Pipefitting

Backflow testing

Blueprint reading

Estimating materials

Safety practices

Communication

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Education

CA Journeyman Plumbing License

Medical Gas Piping Certification

Backflow Certification

California Driver's License (Class C)

Job description

Department Summary

Facilities Management: Supporting the University’s mission by creating an environment where students, faculty, and staff can thrive. We aim to maintain and improve campus buildings, grounds, and infrastructure through responsive, efficient, and customer focused service.

Facilities Management: Supporting the University’s mission by creating an environment where students, faculty, and staff can thrive. We aim to maintain and improve campus buildings, grounds, and infrastructure through responsive, efficient, and customer focused service.

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. Perform backflow testing to various plumbing systems as required. 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

• Satisfactory completion of a certified 4-year trade-related apprenticeship Satisfactory completion of a certified 4-year trade-related apprenticeship program or equivalent experience and education. (Required)
• Demonstrated skill and experience in one or more of the following plumbing areas: domestic, industrial, commercial and/or process piping. (Required)
• Thorough knowledge of the materials, equipment, methods and tools of the plumbing trade, including achievement of operational skills and ability to install various piping, plumbing fixtures and all related components (Required)
• Skill in conducting appropriate tests on water, air and natural gas lines; hydrostatic or air pressure and flow tests (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 (Required)
• Oral communication skills to obtain or convey clear, concise and correct information (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 read, interpret and understand technical language in specifications, schematics and blueprints. Skill in modifying, adapting designs, procedures or methods to make necessary modifications. Ability to troubleshoot piping systems for signs of damage or deterioration or need for adjustment (Required)
• Ability to stand, crawl, walk, stoop, push, pull, 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, under adverse situations and in confined spaces wearing full protective respirator equipment (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)
• Ability to work independently, follow through on assignments, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with peers, subordinates, supervisors, administrators, customers, visitors and outside agencies (Required)
• Working of standard safe work practices and working knowledge of asbestos removal (Required)
• Ability to work overtime and weekends and ability to work various shifts. (Required)

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)
• Possession of Certification of Medical Gas Piping and Medical Brazing and possession of Backflow Prevention Certification (Required)
• Must possess California Driver's License, Class C and ability to drive a university truck or other light vehicle in the course of duties. (Required)
• Must possess a valid City of Los Angeles or California State Journeyman Plumbing License. (Required)

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.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
• 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.

Schedule

3:00PM - 11:30PM

Union/Policy Covered

K4-Skilled Crafts-UCLA

Complete Position Description

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