Plumber

Job Summary

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent, military class 'C' school or Military Occupation Specialty (MOS), and five or more years of progressive experience as an apprentice plumber or HVAC mechanic. Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education. Completion of a recognized plumbing apprenticeship, trade school program, or equivalent combination of education and professional plumbing experience is desired. California plumbing certification, journeyman status, backflow certification, medical-gas certification, or other relevant trade certifications are preferred but not required.
• Completion of a recognized plumbing apprenticeship, trade school program, or equivalent combination of education and professional plumbing experience is desired.
• California plumbing certification, journeyman status, backflow certification, medical-gas certification, or other relevant trade certifications are preferred but not required.
• Experience performing commercial or industrial plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Working knowledge of plumbing systems, materials, fittings, fixtures, valves, pumps, and installation methods.
• Ability to read and interpret plumbing drawings, construction plans, specifications, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Knowledge of applicable plumbing codes, OSHA requirements, and safe work practices.
• Experience with copper, cast iron, PVC, CPVC, PEX, stainless steel, and other commonly used piping materials.
• Ability to troubleshoot plumbing problems and determine appropriate corrective actions with limited supervision.
• Ability to accurately measure, lay out, fabricate, install, test, and repair piping systems.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with other trades, customers, engineers, supervisors, and project managers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary construction and facilities team.
• Ability to prioritize multiple service requests and construction assignments in an active campus environment.
• Basic computer skills to review work orders, drawings, emails, and project information.
• Must be able to lift and carry plumbing materials and equipment, work from ladders or lifts, work in confined areas, and perform physical duties associated with the plumbing trade.
• Must be willing to work occasional overtime, weekends, shutdowns, or respond to urgent plumbing conditions when required.
• Experience working in commercial, industrial, manufacturing, aerospace, laboratory, or other regulated facilities is preferred.
• Valid California driver’s license with a good driving record.
• May require the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.