PLUMBER

Plumber

Performs journey-level plumbing work in the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of plumbing and related systems.

Essential Job Functions:

• Locates and removes stoppage in waste lines.
• Installs piping for hot and cold water, waste sewage, vent and leader lines, gas, compressed air, etc.
• Trains and provides technical supervision for apprentices or helpers.
• Maintains tools and equipment used in the plumbing trade in a safe, working condition.
• Drives automotive equipment to and from work sites in order to transport tools, equipment, and materials in order to perform job-related essential functions.
• Installs or assembles fixtures and appliances connected to plumbing and drainage systems.
• Determines reasons for operating malfunctions in piping systems and makes appropriate repairs.
• Performs welding and soldering work connected with plumbing.
• Records and maintains all required documentation mandated by regulatory agencies.
• Procures vendors to perform services and maintenance.
• Inspects water mains, fire hydrants, service lines, fire hoses, and fire extinguishers when necessary.
• Installs and inspects piping of all types of materials subject to the plumbing code.
• Orders and maintains stock of materials and supplies.

Requirements:

To qualify:

• Option I: Completion of a recognized plumber apprenticeship training program*.
• Option II: Five (5) years of experience in plumbing construction, installation, alteration, or repair work, one (1) year of which must have been as a journey-level** plumber.

License: A valid California Class C Driver License is required in order to carry out job-related essential functions. A California Class A or B Driver License may be required. Los Angeles County and Los Angeles City Certification of Registration as a Journey Plumber is 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. A State of California Fire Extinguisher Test Certificate, and a Grade II Water Treatment Operator License and/or Grade III Distributions License May be required.

Physical Class 3 – 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.

Desirable Qualifications: Additional credit will be given to applicants that possess the following:

• Additional experience in excess of the Requirements.
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel: including but not limited to crafting and editing documents and reports, data entry, and managing worksheets.
• Experience in maintaining and repairing medical gas systems, fire alarms, fire suppression, medical air and vacuum systems, water softeners and deionization water systems.
• A Certificate of Competence to test backflow prevention devices issued by the Los Angeles County Health Officer.

Special Requirement Information: In order to receive credit for completion of an apprenticeship program, certification, and/or license, you must attach a legible copy/image of your certificate or license to your application at the time of filing or within 7 calendar days of filing online. If you are unable to attach the certificate or license during application submission, you may email them to the exam analyst at View email address on click.appcast.io within 7 calendar days of filing online. Please include your name, the exam number and exam title in the subject line of the email. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending a copy to exam analyst. The license/certificate(s) must be current and unrestricted; conditional, provisional, or restricted license/certificate(s) will NOT be accepted.