PLUMBER

Job Details

• Position Number:
• Payroll
  
  Title:
  
  PLUMBER
• Job Code: 008258
• Job Open Date: 5/15/26
• Application Review Begins: 6/2/26
• Department: FACM (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Union: K8
• Employee Class (Appointment Type):
  Staff:
  Career
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Classified Indicator: PSS
• Salary: $47.48/hour
• Work Location:
  
  6759 Navigator Drive
• Working Days and
  
  Hours:
  
  M-F, 7am-4pm
• Benefits Eligibility:
  Full Benefits

The plumber designs, redesigns, and assembles piping systems from working drawings and blueprints. Responsibilities include installing and repairing water, steam, sanitary and storm drains, irrigation and sprinkler systems, compressed airlines, and related piping systems. The role requires thorough knowledge of building and safety codes, the ability to work from blueprints, create working drawings, and perform calculations for pipe sizing related to pressure and flow.

Tasks also involve welding, soldering, brazing, and installation and repair of plumbing fixtures, air compressors, pumps, steam and hot water boilers.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 3‑5 years of Journeyman level experience
• Thorough knowledge of building and safety codes
• Ability to work from blueprints and create working drawings
• Proficiency in pipe sizing calculations for pressure and flow
• Proficiency in welding, soldering, brazing, and installation/repair of plumbing fixtures, air compressors, pumps, steam and hot water boilers

• Must be able to take night and weekend call‑backs; days and hours may vary to meet operational needs
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and comply with local policies, or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program
• Must pass a satisfactory criminal history background check
• UCSB is a Tobacco‑Free environment

As a condition of employment, the final candidate must disclose any administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years indicating misconduct, or any appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

• 90% Technical – Design, redesign, assemble, and repair piping systems, including welding, soldering, brazing, inspection, and instruction of assistants
• 10% General, Safety & Security – Communicate with dispatcher and supervisors via cell phone; participate in safety and professional training; adhere to safety regulations; report accidents; lock areas and keep vehicle locked; maintain safety practices and record‑keeping

As a condition of employment, the candidate must comply with the University of California Vaccination Programs Policy and be up‑to‑date with required vaccines.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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