Plumber

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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…