Plumber - Water Supply Treatment Division (Sunol) - SFPUC (7347)

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) seeks a skilled plumber for the Sunol Valley site. This temporary exempt position oversees installation, maintenance and repair of water, sewer, chemical and gas plumbing systems, including backflow devices.

Work involves hazardous environments, safety protocols, and coordination with engineers. The role is based at the Sunol Yard with daily hours from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, reporting to the SFPUC team and serving across Water

Qualifications

• Completion of the City and County of San Francisco Plumber Apprenticeship program (class 7465/7466) or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license.
• Substitution rules may apply for journey-level experience in lieu of apprenticeship.
• Meet minimum qualifications by final filing date as listed in the job ad.

Responsibilities

• Performs plumbing duties for building alterations, maintenance and repair projects; installs, alters, replaces and repairs plumbing systems.
• Cuts, bends, assembles and installs pipes, fittings and fixtures for water, sanitary, drainage, heating and gas systems.
• Installs and repairs residential, commercial and industrial plumbing fixtures.
• Performs testing and maintenance of backflow prevention devices.
• Maintains and repairs valves, boilers, laboratory gas systems and related equipment.
• Troubleshoots leaks and reads blueprints; works with engineers on system alteration designs.

Skills

Plumbing skills

Computer use

Safety practices

Education

City and County of SF Plumber Apprenticeship (class 7465/7466)

California driver’s license

Tools

Backflow Tester Certificate

Permit to Operate (San Francisco County)

Job description

• Application Filing Deadline: November 6, 2026 at 5:00PM PST
• Recruitment ID: RTF0168965; TEX-7347-EXEMPT

• Application Opening: November 2, 2026
• Application Filing Deadline: November 6, 2026 at 5:00PM PST
• Recruitment ID: RTF0168965; TEX-7347-EXEMPT

About

APPOINTMENT TYPE

Temporary Exempt (TEX): This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer. The duration of the appointment shall not exceed 36 months.

WHO ARE WE?

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC)

Headquartered in San Francisco, we have 2,300 employees working in seven counties with a combined annual operating budget of over $900 million.

Our Mission

To provide our customers with high quality, efficient, and reliable water, power, and wastewater services in a manner that values environmental and community interests and sustains the resources entrusted to our care.

Our Vision

We are an innovative utility leader, recognized for excellent results in service, safety, stewardship, and inclusiveness.

We are an award-winning and industry-leading utilities organization committed to our customers, community interests, and the environment. To learn more about our organization, please visit our website at https://www.sfpuc.org/.

We are proud of our infrastructure and programs, but most importantly, we value our highly qualified and dedicated workforce which ensures that this vision becomes a reality.

To learn more about working at the SFPUC, visit our career site at https://www.sfpuc.org/about-us/careers-sfpuc

Role Description

Project: Chlorine Contact Tank Piping Reconfiguration at Sunol Valley

Under general supervision, performs skilled plumbing work in the alteration, installation, repair and maintenance of water, sewer, process chemicals, fuels and fuel gases, laboratory, and other plumbing systems; and performs related duties as required.

Requires responsibility for: following established plumbing methods and procedures, use of proper personal protective equipment. Must follow established safety practices and guidelines for work in hazardous conditions, sensitive environmental areas, and high security areas.

Work Location

Report to and work out of SFPUC Sunol Yard 505 Paloma Way, Sunol, CA. Dispatched from there to work at any required Water Supply & Treatment locations.

Work Schedule

7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs plumbing duties in connection with a wide variety of building alterations, maintenance and repair projects and other appurtenant and miscellaneous structures; installs, alters, replaces and repairs plumbing systems, such as water, sewage, drainage, water treatment chemicals and gases, fuel and fuel gases.
• Cuts, bends, assembles and installs various pipes, fittings and fixtures for water, sanitary, drainage, heating, gas and other plumbing systems which involve the performance of hand, bench and maintenance plumbing tasks.
• Installs, alters, repairs or replaces residential, commercial and industrial plumbing fixtures, including toilets, sinks, basins, and drinking fountains.
• Performs annual certified testing, troubleshooting, installation and repairs of backflow prevention devices for the protection of the public water supply.
• Installs, alters and repairs valves, fittings and other plumbing parts and equipment, including such items as hot water boilers, sterilizers, laboratory acid waste systems, sinks, thermal control apparatus, irrigation and fire sprinkler heads, hydrants and service pipes.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs industrial chemical and gas process piping, equipment, pumps and appurtenances for large and small water treatment plants, pumping stations, and laboratories.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs specialty fuel gas piping and equipment such as: low, medium, high-pressure natural and liquefied petroleum gas piping, gasoline and diesel fuels lines, laboratory gas piping and fixtures.
• Troubleshoots leaks, uses blueprints and electronic pipe locating equipment in the repair of underground utilities.
• Works with engineers on various system alteration designs.
• Advises on selection, ordering and storing of plumbing supplies, tools and equipment.
• Maintains simple working records, reports, and drawings.
• Uses internet, email, mobile devices for communication and information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Nature of Work

Involves considerable physical effort and intermittent exposure to working conditions which may produce minor cuts, bruises, and abrasions; somewhat unpleasant physical and working surroundings, such as confined spaces, toxic conditions, and rural environments. Works safely at heights, over water, out of boats or barges, in trenches and confined spaces. Works in public streets, urban environmentally sensitive habitat areas, high security infrastructure locations.

How To Qualify

Education: Completion of the recognized Apprenticeship of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada City and County of San Francisco General Plumber Apprenticeship program in class 7465/7466.

License and Certification: Possession of a valid California driver's license.

Substitution

• Completion of a recognized five (5) year plumbers apprenticeship program and three (3) years of journey-level experience as a journeyman plumber may be substituted for the completion of the City and County of San Francisco General Plumber Apprenticeship.
• Additional qualifying journey level experience may be substituted for the required plumbing apprenticeship on a year-for-year basis.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Desirable Qualifications

Desirable Qualifications:The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring:

• Knowledge of specialty plastic piping materials and methods, such as PVC, CPVC, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Solvent, and Butt Fusion Welding.
• Ability to use computers and mobile devices.
• Possess and maintain a current recognized Backflow Prevention Tester Certificate and Permit to Operate for San Francisco County. (May be allowed 12 months to obtain certificate if currently not certified).
• Maintain a current California Water Distribution Operator Grade 3 Certification to be eligible for after-hour emergency call-out standby pay.

Verification Of Education And Experience

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications.

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience, education,