Plumber

Journey Level Plumber

The City of Pasadena's Public Works Department is looking for a skilled, detail-oriented and enthusiastic journey level plumber to join their team. The plumber will be required to provide plumbing repair and maintenance of city facilities. Our department presents an exciting opportunity for a hard-working, reliable and dependable professional.

The ideal candidate will be well-versed in the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems in a variety of commercial buildings ranging from service repair, new installations, and tenant improvements. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent troubleshooting and communication skills, good decision-making skills, strong work ethic and customer service focus, and is a team player, while also working well independently. Examples of commercial buildings include but are not limited to: City Hall, Police Department, Fire Stations, Community Centers, Libraries, Health Providers, Office Environments, and Park locations.

Please note: This recruitment is open/continuous with first consideration given to those who apply by September 24, 2026. This recruitment may close at any time. Apply today!

Essential Functions

The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the plumber job description.

• Participates in skilled plumbing assignments in the repair, maintenance and installation of gas and water piping, valves, faucets, lavatories, and sanitary plumbing fixtures.
• Cuts and threads pipe; fabricates joints, fittings, and fixtures.
• Assists in reviewing plans and specifications of new and remodeling construction projects.
• Operates a wide range of power tools, including but not limited to: Pro Press, power cutter and threader, cable rooter machine, hydrojet, camera and locator.
• Assists in compiling material and labor takeoffs to accurately determine project costs.
• Assists in training and reviewing the work performance of subordinate employees.
• Estimates costs of work projects and charges materials, time, and equipment to proper accounts.
• Assures that safety rules and regulations are observed within the team.
• Performs preventative maintenance work in a timely manner based on industry best practices timeframes and checklists.
• Performs troubleshooting and repairs in a timely manner to restore service quickly for customers.

Qualification Guidelines

The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.

• Professional Integrity and Ethics – Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
• Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Decision Making – Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• General Physical Ability - Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination
• Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Safety Focus - Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards.
• Communication Skills - ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing

One year of recent journey level plumbing experience. Plumbing trade-related courses completed at a recognized college or trade school may substitute for part of the required experience.

The selection process will consist of a written exam and a department-level interview. The selection process may also include a skills evaluation.

A background check will be required as part of the hiring process, including a thorough federal government background check required to work at Police Department locations.

Candidates selected for this position are subject to a one-year probationary work period.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is required at time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.

This position involves frequent travel to various sites and locations; in addition to performing emergency call out work before and after working hours, which may include weekends. Work conditions vary from indoors to outdoors at all times of the year.

Participates in routine 24/7 stand-by rotation, currently for one-week periods each month. May also be subject to 24-hour emergency call outs; therefore, must be able to be reached by telephone at all times.

Required to work early and late overtime repairs and projects, as well as weekends.