Plumber

Rowland Unified School District•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a supervisor, designs the layout of plumbing systems; installs plumbing systems and fixtures; maintains and repairs equipment and appliances; tests backflow prevention devices; and maintains a variety of records. Incumbents are expected to work independently under limited supervision and exercise judgment in establishing work priorities, planning/estimating and laying out new installations, determining equipment and material needs, and troubleshooting to determine problems and necessary repairs. Failure to follow proper work procedures could result in serious injury to employee and/or others, especially when working with gas or cross connection. Failure to properly install, inspect and maintain backflow prevention devices could result in the contamination of drinking water, creating a health hazard to students, staff, and the public. Since incumbents interact with a variety of people in the performance of their duties, good public relations are important to succeed in this position. The class of Plumber is distinguished from the class of Sprinkler System Repair Worker in that the latter works with irrigation systems and does not install or repair sewer, gas, lateral and main potable water lines. The class of Maintenance Worker is distinguished from the class of Plumber in that the latter troubleshoots, diagnoses and repairs technical problems, performs skilled installations and repairs, plans and estimates remodel projects as well as new construction, and works independently without technical supervision.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or its equivalency is required
Four years of experience as a Plumber installing, maintaining and repairing sewer mains, drains, waste and vent piping and appliances, potable water supply pipes and appliances, and fuel gas lateral and main lines.
OR Completion of a state of California approved apprenticeship program and one year of experience performing the previously mentioned duties.
A valid, Class C, California Driver License and a good driving record is required and must be maintained during employment.
Certificate of competence in testing backflow devices issued by Los Angeles County must be obtained within the probationary period and maintained during employment.