The Water District is looking for a Journey-level Plumber to help with the maintenance and repair of existing systems, and the installation of new systems of residential and commercial domestic, raw, and wastewater systems.
Pay: $44/hr. - $49/hr.
Note This is a temporary position for up to 6 months
Required Knowledge of: Code, theories, practices, tools and materials for plumbing maintenance and repair operations, safe operating techniques and the occupational hazards of motorized equipment operation, Federal, State, and local codes associated with plumbing (Uniform Plumbing Code—UPC) and fire protection systems (National Fire Protection Association—NFPA Codes, and California State Codes) to ensure regulatory compliance, wildlife, biological and environmental hazards associated with installation and replacement of plumbing systems under structures within a desert environment, and understanding of pipefitting techniques as they apply to plumbing and facilities maintenance efforts, and safety practices and regulations for operating maintaining and repairing shop machines/equipment or plumbing systems.
Required Skills and Abilities to: Use graphic instructions such as blueprints, sketches, models, or other visual aids, visualize and identify parts or equipment that need to be obtained or fabricated for repairs from rough sketches and/or oral instructions, diagnose equipment/tool malfunctions (visually and/or aurally), use and maintain mechanical and pneumatic tools and equipment normally and traditionally utilized in the maintenance and repair of plumbing systems and equipment, and apply and guide others in adhering to safety practices and regulations for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing shop machines/equipment or plumbing systems.
High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 6 years’ experience installing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing systems OR High school diploma/GED and attainment of journey level skills through a recognized plumber trade training program and/or applicable related experience within an industrial environment.
Experience and knowledge as demonstrated by practical application of general and advanced techniques and practices specific to the inspection, maintenance, and repair of plumbing system.
Valid driver’s license.