PLUMBER SUPERVISOR

County of Los Angeles; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Los Angeles is seeking a Plumber Supervisor for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Administrative Services Division, Facilities Services Bureau. This role plans, directs, and oversees plumbing projects and emergency responses across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards.

The position requires three years of journey-level plumbing experience, a valid CA driver license, and LA County/City journeyman registrations.

Qualifications

• Three years of journey-level plumbing experience.
• Valid California Driver License or equivalent transportation.
• Los Angeles County and City Certificates of Registration as a Journey Plumber are required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prioritizes, and assigns plumbing projects to bureau personnel and contractors; and schedules, supervises, and monitors plumbing projects.
• Communicates with bureau personnel, contractors, customers, vendors, and supervisors regarding plumbing projects.
• Responds to emergency calls for service.
• Travels to, and inspects, worksite on an as-needed basis.
• Offers expertise and opinions regarding future plumbing projects.
• Handles administrative tasks for bureau personnel, e.g., scheduling personnel, timekeeping, vacation and overtime requests, performance evaluations, and incident reports.
• Monitors and maintains stock of materials and tools used for plumbing projects.
• Orders materials and tools needed by bureau personnel for plumbing projects.

Skills

Plumbing knowledge

Supervisory skills

Blueprint reading

Administrative tasks

Job description

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We welcome applications from everyone.

FILING PERIOD

We will be accepting online applications from Thursday, August 20, 2026, 8:00 A.M. (PT) until Wednesday, September 2, 2026, until 5:00 P.M. (PT).

All applications must be received before5:00 P.M (PT) on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, to be accepted.

EXAM NUMBER

J7275H

Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits

Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/

Why work for us?

With almost 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California with over 100,000 employees in 39 departments, we provide vital and diverse public services like law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, and cultural activities.

The County has more than 2,100 different job types, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. Join us and discover one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the county with a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

Job Duties

Plans, prioritizes, and assigns plumbing projects to bureau personnel and contractors, e.g., Plumbers, Carpenters, Painters, Electricians, Masons, General Maintenance Workers, Air-conditioning Mechanics, and Sheet Metal Workers; and schedules, supervises, and monitors plumbing projects.

Communicates with bureau personnel, contractors, customers, vendors, and supervisors regarding plumbing projects.

Responds to emergency calls for service.

Travels to, and inspects, worksite on an as-needed basis.

Offers expertise and opinions regarding future plumbing projects.

Handles administrative tasks for bureau personnel, e.g., scheduling personnel for projects, monitoring personnel timekeeping practices and vacation and overtime requests, reviewing and updating the status of personnel work in MAXIMO, and preparing personnel performance evaluations, performance logs, and accident and injury reports.

Monitors and maintains the stock of materials and tools that are used for plumbing projects.

Orders materials and tools needed by bureau personnel for plumbing projects.

Keeps up to date with new technologies and materials that are used in plumbing projects.

Prepares reports to the Los Angeles County Sanitation Department regarding water quality, and maintains related documentation.

For more information, please view the classification specification: Plumber Supervisor

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY

Three years of journey-level experience in plumbing installation, alteration and repair work.

LICENSE

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

CERTIFICATE(S)

Los Angeles County AND City Certificates of Registration as a Journey Plumber are required**.

A City of Los Angeles Regulation 4 Certificate MAY be required for testing Life/Safety systems in County buildings located within the city limits of Los Angeles. Life/Safety systems are defined as: fire alarms, automatic-closing fire assemblies, elevator recall, fire suppression, and emergency power systems.

PHYSICAL CLASS

Physical Class III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION

* Journey-level experience applies to a person who has completed an apprenticeship program or is an experienced worker, not a trainee, and is fully qualified and able to perform a specific trade without supervision.

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENT

To qualify, applicants must submit a photocopy of their current and active Los Angeles County and City Certificates of Registration as a Journey Plumber with your online application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Documents should be submitted to [e-mail] and indicate your name, the exam title, and the exam number. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

As part of this application process, applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The questionnaire contains a pre-investigative questionnaire which will be used as part of the background investigation process to ensure applicants meet the standards set forth by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Applicants who fail the pre-investigative questionnaire will be disqualified and will have to wait three (3) months from the date of the disqualification in order to reapply.

EXAMINATION CONTENT

This examination will consist of a Structured Interview assessing: Being Well-versed in Plumbing Knowledge, Supervisory Skills, Troubleshooting Skills, Organizational Skills, Having a Willingness to Learn on the Job, Having the Ability to Read, Understand, and Update Blueprints and Schematics, Computer Skills, Knowledge of Water Treatment; and Verbal Communication Skills, weighted 100%.

APPLICANTS WHO RECEIVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION WILL BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION

If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the examination process, you will be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. Please note, you will be contacted at a later time by a Sheriff’s Department representative that will guide you through the process. You will be provided with an initial deadline to submit documentation. Failure to submit the required documentation by the deadline will delay your participation in the examination process and consideration for initial placement on the eligible list.

VETERAN'S CREDIT

If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran's credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email it to [e-mail] within seven (7) calendar days from Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION

The names of applicants receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their group for a period of six (6) months from the date of promulgation.

The list of successful applicants promulgated from this exam will be used to fill vacancies within the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Administrative Services Division, Facilities Services Bureau.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation.

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIRED

• use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription.

Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge.

AVAILABLE SHIFT

APPOINTEES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT, INCLUDING EVENINGS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted.

NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS.

TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED, YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS VERIFICATION.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING OF USER ID, EMAIL, AND PASSWORD

All applicants must file their application using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

Contact Information

California Relay Services Phone: [phone]

ADA Coordinator Phone: [phone]

Teletype Phone: [phone]

Department Contact Name: Professional Examinations Unit

Department Contact Phone: [phone]

Department Contact Email: [e-mail]