Plumber

Plumber 6/12/2026 Position Summary Under the direction of the Manager and or Supervisor of the Plumbing shop perform the full range of journey level functions of a Plumber. Inspect, maintain, repair, design, modify, and alter campus infrastructure to include all buildings, common areas, equipment, and building systems and ensure the efficient operation of the campus. Assemble, install, and repair pipes composed of metals such as iron, steel, brass, copper or lead, and nonmetals such as glass, vitrified clay and plastic. Assemble, install, and repair pipe fittings, valves and fixtures of heating, water and drainage systems. Cut and thread pipes using pipe cutters and cutting torch. Install and repair plumbing fixtures. Operate, inspect and maintain tools of the plumbing trade. Perform finish plumbing and trim work. Read and interpret blueprints and develop layouts. Clean-up job site and assure good safety practices are observed on the job site and that tools and equipment are used with caution. Responsible for communicating job-related problems to appropriate supervisory levels in order to resolve on-site job concerns. Salary & Compensation •UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications 4 Year Apprentice Program Satisfactory completion of a certified 4-year trade-related apprenticeship program or equivalent experience and education. (Required) Working knowledge of current Uniform Plumbing Code, N.F.P.A. 99, N.F.P.A. 13, N.F.P.A. 50•Title 24 Code. Working knowledge of UBC, OSHA and ADA requirements as it relates to the function and ability to recognize discrepancies of ADA and Fire/Life/Safety codes at each job and report to supervisor. (Required) Demonstrated skill and experience in one or more of the following plumbing areas: domestic, industrial, commercial and/or process piping. Thorough knowledge of the materials, equipment, methods and tools of the plumbing trade, including achievement of operational skills. (Required) Ability to install various piping, plumbing fixtures and all related components. Ability to troubleshoot piping systems for signs of damage or deterioration or need for adjustment. Ability to read, interpret and understand technical language in specifications, schematics and blueprints. (Required) Ability to safely and skillfully operate various tools and equipment of the plumbing trade as well as oxyacetelyne torches, soldering equipment, mechanical pipe threaders and cutters, hammers, and gas powered saws and grinders. Working knowledge of standard safe work practices. (Required) Skill in conducting appropriate tests on water, air and natural gas lines; hydrostatic or air pressure and flow tests. Skill in modifying and/or adapting designs, procedures or methods to make necessary alterations and modifications. (Required) Skill in estimating material and labor requirements to accomplish task. Skill in adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing 4-digit numbers and fractions in order to calculate layouts and offsets, and provide accurate cost calculations. (Required) Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with peers, subordinates, supervisors, administrators, customers, visitors and outside agencies. Oral communication skills to obtain or convey clear, concise and grammatically correct information. (Required) Ability to stand, crawl, walk and stoop; push, pull and lift or lower objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Ability to work indoors and outdoors, in wet or humid weather, and in fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures. Ability to work under adverse situations and conditions, e.g., dirty, noisy, etc (Required) Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments. Ability to work overtime and weekends and ability to work various shifts. (Required) Ability to work in confined spaces wearing full protective respirator equipment. (Required) Skill in writing simple English phrases using correct grammar and spelling to complete reports that are accurate and easy to comprehend. (Required) Working knowledge of asbestos removal. (Preferred) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations Must possess, upon hire, and maintain a valid CA noncommercial Class C License in accordance with the California (CA) Department of Motor Vehicles. (Required) Must possess a valid City of Los Angeles or California State Journeyman Plumbing License. (Required) Possession of Certification of Medical Gas Piping and Medical Brazing and possession of flow Prevention Certification. (Preferred) Valid C36 license preferred. (Preferred) Special Conditions for Employment ground

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Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Live Scan ground

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A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Pre-Placement Physical:

Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.

Driving Record:

The position is subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record. Ability to distinguish amongst colors (Required) Schedule 10:00PM•6:30AM Union/Policy Covered K4-Skilled Crafts-UCLA Complete Position Description https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?

EntityID=38&JDName=Plumber%20(MI-DPT341500-JC008258-PD168725) Campus Requisition #: 10648

UC Payroll Title:

PLUMBER

Department:

MAINTENANCE AND ALTERATIONS

Appointment Type:

2•

Staff:

Career

Anticipated Hiring Pay Scale:

$52.76/Hr. •

Full Salary Range:

USD $52.76/Hr.•USD $52.76/Hr. Onsite | Remote |

Hybrid Type:

Fully Onsite

Department Location:

731 Charles E Young Drive South Facilities Management•Crafts and Alterations-PC

Full or Part Time:

Full Time