$49.68-$60.40 Hourly / $8,610.00-$10,469.00 Monthly / $103,324.00-$125,632.00 Yearly
According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.
1. Performs plumbing duties in connection with a wide variety of building alterations, maintenance and repair projects and other appurtenant and miscellaneous structures; installs, alters, replaces and repairs plumbing, such as water, sewage and drainage systems.
2. Cuts, bends, assembles and installs various pipes, fittings and fixtures for water, sanitary, drainage, heating, gas and other plumbing systems which involve the performance of hand, bench and maintenance plumbing tasks,
3. Installs, alters, repairs or replaces all plumbing fixtures.
4. Threads, reams, assembles, caulks, solders and welds various pipes and component parts.
5. Installs, alters and repairs valves, fittings and other plumbing parts and equipment, including such items as hot water boilers, sterilizers, steam tables, sinks, thermal control apparatus, sprinkler heads, hydrants and service pipes.
6. Repairs and installs new water and drainage lines and waste and sewage pipes.
7. Checks plumbing fixtures for leaks and other defects; opens and cleans clogged drains, pipes and traps.
8. Advises on selection, ordering and storing of plumbing supplies and equipment.
9. Maintains simple working records and reports.
Knowledge of: the practices, methods, tools and materials of the plumbing trade; applicable sanitary and safety codes and ordinances; occupational, hazards and the techniques of safety precautions.
Ability and Skill to: interpret and work from blueprints, sketches and drawings; plan and lay out details of work; work well with others; estimate materials and labor costs for plumbing jobs; use of the tools, materials and equipment of the plumbing trade; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.
Education: Completion of high school AND completion of a recognized five (5) -year Apprenticeship in the craft.
Experience: Three (3) years of experience as a journeyman plumber.
License and Certification: Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
Substitution: Additional qualifying journey level experience may be substituted for the required plumbing apprenticeship on a year-for-year basis.