Plumber

Journeyman Plumber

Under general supervision, performs journey level plumbing work as a full-time assignment, or, in general, skilled maintenance and repair work. Incumbent may guide the work of subordinates, helpers, or apprentices. Incumbent performs assigned duties at various locations after receiving assignments from the supervisor, who defines objectives, priorities, and deadlines, and assists the employee with unusual situations that do not have clear precedents.

Examples of Essential Functions

• Installs new primary and secondary water and gas piping systems associated with general construction work such as new buildings, building extensions and new sprinkler systems.
• Installs, repairs, and replaces plumbing fixtures; changes out bathroom toilets, tubs, sinks, kitchens ranges, and sinks. Maintains and installs faucets, drains, water heaters, boilers, circulating pumps, and relief valves as necessary.
• Reads plans and works from blueprints. Adheres to ordinances regulating sanitary plumbing.
• Repairs and replaces leaking and broken pipes; unclogs drain lines, mainlines and replaces water, sewage, and gas lines.
• Requisitions materials and maintains records; maintains adequate stock of materials; prepares standard reports as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent, supplemented by five (5) years of experience in a specific trade, including completion of an approved apprenticeship program.

Special Requirements A valid Journeyman Plumber License issued by the Department of Building & Safety, City of Los Angeles is required or equivalent. Must possess a valid California Class "C" Driver's License.

Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education and training. Applications must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation. Resumes may be included but may not be submitted in lieu of application content. Only the MOST QUALIFIED APPLICANTS will be invited to the testing process, which may include any combination of oral, written and/or performance examination. Applicants must pass each phase of the testing process with a rate of 70% or higher to be placed on the "Certified List". Generation of a Certified List does not mean that there are any vacant and available positions at this time. The Certified List will be available for not less than 6 consecutive calendar months. THE EXAMINATION FOR THIS POSITION WILL OCCUR ON Tuesday, July 21, 2026. If you are invited to the examination process, you will receive an email from View email address on click.appcast.io NO LATER THAN Thursday, July 16, 2026. This will be your only notice. There will be no changes to the date(s) of the examination. Only applicants who have been placed on the certified eligibility list will be considered for job openings. Placement on the eligibility list is neither a guarantee of employment, nor is it an implied promise of work. All applicants referred from an eligibility list for selection interview(s) will be considered for the position; however, only the best-qualified applicant(s) may be selected. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment evaluation, which includes: a post-offer medical examination (includes drug and alcohol screening), criminal records check, employment history and education verification, and documentation of the right to work in the United States. Testing Accommodations: If you require an accommodation due to a physical, mental or learning disability, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io no less than 72 hours prior to testing date for special assistance. Special testing accommodations may be arranged if verification of the disability is provided by a physician, rehabilitation counselor, or other authority. Candidates who require a reasonable accommodation in any portion of the testing and selection process should state their need in writing when submitting an application.