Plumber II

Welcome to San Diego International Airport, where our core purpose is to create an exceptional experience for both our community and visitors from around the world. It extends beyond just flights; we embody the vibrant spirit of San Diego itself—sunny, welcoming, and full of life. We are committed to attracting, fostering, and empowering a team of talented individuals who can deliver our strategic goals:

• Advance Airport Development
• Transform the Customer Experience
• Optimize Ongoing Business
• Cultivate Our Culture

Here, you’ll find a workplace culture that is anchored in our collective mindsets: collaboration, empathy, inclusivity, thoughtful decision-making, active listening, and always believing the best in people. If you are ready to contribute to a team that values meaningful impact and enjoys the journey along the way, we invite you to apply today and help us connect our community to the world.

Why You'll Love Working at SAN:

• Location: The Facilities Management campus, the new Airport Authority Administration building, and other unique buildings located on the San Diego International Airport campus near downtown. You will have the exciting opportunity to work around stunning views of our runway, San Diego Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and the city skyline.
• Salary: The minimum hiring salary for the Plumber II is $38.19. The full pay range for the Plumber II is $38.19 - $44.54 - $51.69 an hour. 
• Benefits: You will enjoy 14 paid holidays, 18 – 33 days of vacation (PTO), parental and child care benefits, salary continuance for family & parental leave, tuition reimbursement, ensure your future with our retirement plan options including our comprehensive pension plan and 457 defined contribution plan. Plus, take advantage of our annual employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account, designed to support your personal development and growth activities—and much more!
• Wellness: Enjoy a workplace that makes well‑being part of the daily routine! Tap into multiple on‑site gyms, unwind or brainstorm in outdoor workspaces, connect with financial wellness advisors, and explore scenic walking trails just steps from campus, all wrapped in a supportive wellness package designed to help you feel your best inside and outside of work.
• Application Deadline: November 22, 2026. Applications will be reviewed after the closing date.

About the Job:

The Facilities Management Department is looking for a skilled Plumber II to help keep SAN operating safely, efficiently, and reliably. In this journey-level role, the selected candidate will play an essential part in maintaining the plumbing systems and infrastructure that support our busy airport every day. From designing and installing systems to performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and complex repairs, their expertise will help ensure our facilities remain safe, functional, and ready to serve millions of travelers.

What You’ll Do:

• Plumbing Systems: Install, maintain and repair Plumbing systems and fixtures which include restroom facilities, water heaters, pumps, valves, plumbing control devices, faucets, pipes, drains, water and sewer systems, fountains, backflow devices, fire sprinkler system, air and gas lines. 
• Technical Layouts: Sketches and lays out work from drawings. Interprets blueprints, schematics, and diagrams, requisitions supplies, maintains records and logs. Ensures compliance of work with codes for a variety of equipment, and facilities. Operates tools and equipment, drills, jackhammers, saws, pipe snakes, pipe threading machines, hand and power tools. 
• Operations Support: Operates computer to create and access records, timecards, and work orders. Responds to emergency situations. Coordinates work with stakeholders and other trades. Assists with training or instructing others. Performs related duties as assigned. 
• Work-Related Driving*: Drive and operate Authority vehicles to job sites and multiple locations throughout the Authority campus. Transport essential equipment for projects and repairs.

The Skills You Need:

1. Change Management - Identifies and implements available tools, techniques, and behaviors necessary to support change efforts that require the adoption and realization of change to achieve project outcomes and initiatives; adapts to evolving situations and effectively addresses resistances and concerns.

2.  Project Management - Strong organizational skills and ability to complete assignments within expectations. Ability to deliver targeted results to specification, at cost, and on schedule. Must be flexible to work the second or third shift including weekends and holidays.

3.  Relationship & Interpersonal Skills – Demonstrates collaborative interpersonal proficiency to engage teams and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels within and outside the organization. Exhibits consistency and reliability; demonstrates awareness of others.

4.  Leveraging Technology - Effectively uses and generates information electronically, integrates technology solutions and systems.

Requirements

The Experience You Need to Have**:

• Graduation from high school or possession of a G.E.D
• Two years of journey-level plumbing experience
• Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements :

• Maintain a valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Authority’s vehicle insurance policy.
• Successful completion of a fingerprint-based background investigation, training, and testing required for employment and operation of Authority and San Diego County physical security, surveillance, radio, and telecommunications equipment.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Current Backflow Testers License issued by the County of San Diego or State of California 

Note: The candidate selected for this vacancy will work the second and or third shift schedule which requires night shift and weekend work; including being called back to work during emergency situations.

*Driving is an Essential Function

This role requires regular driving as a critical part of performing work-related duties, specifically involving the operation of Airport Authority vehicles. A valid California driver’s license is required, along with strict adherence to all traffic laws and safety regulations. Applicants must maintain an acceptable driving record to operate Authority vehicles. Compliance with Airport Authority vehicle use policies, including safety protocols and reporting requirements, is mandatory. Applicants must acknowledge that driving Airport Authority vehicles is an essential function of this role. 

** Don’t meet every requirement? That’s okay. At San Diego International Airport, we value diverse experiences and a willingness to learn. Some roles require specific qualifications or degrees, but others don’t—and we're always open to individuals committed to growth and excellence. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply. And if it’s not the right fit, we’ll keep you in mind for future opportunities. We have may have the perfect spot for you to land.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, SDCRAA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Physical & Mental Demands

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation. If you need any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner (Recruiter).

Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as they may be assigned to them by their employer or law.