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Overview

The Plumber position within Facilities Management at the University aims to support the campus environment by maintaining and improving infrastructure through efficient service. The role involves performing a full range of plumbing functions under the direction of a manager or supervisor.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect, maintain, repair, design, modify, and alter campus infrastructure.
  • Assemble, install, and repair pipes and fittings for heating, water, and drainage systems.
  • Cut and thread pipes using pipe cutters and cutting torch.
  • Install and repair plumbing fixtures.
  • Perform backflow testing on various plumbing systems.
  • Operate, inspect, and maintain plumbing tools.
  • Perform finish plumbing and trim work.
  • Read and interpret blueprints and develop layouts.
  • Clean up job sites and ensure safety practices are observed.
  • Communicate job-related problems to supervisory levels.

Requirements

  • Completion of a certified 4-year trade-related apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
  • Demonstrated skill and experience in domestic, industrial, commercial, or process piping.
  • Thorough knowledge of plumbing materials, equipment, methods, and tools.
  • Skill in conducting tests on water, air, and natural gas lines.
  • Ability to safely operate plumbing tools and equipment.
  • Oral communication skills to convey clear information.
  • Skill in estimating material and labor requirements.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and blueprints.
  • Ability to troubleshoot piping systems for damage or adjustments.
  • Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs and work in various conditions.
  • Knowledge of current plumbing codes and safety regulations.
  • Ability to work independently and maintain cooperative relationships.
  • Knowledge of safe work practices and asbestos removal.
  • Ability to work overtime, weekends, and various shifts.

Additional Information

  • Work schedule is from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM.
  • Background check and physical examination are required for employment.
  • Candidates must be 18 years or older.
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Pay in context

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The local market in Los Angeles, CA

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UCLA currently has 1 other opening live in California, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (34), Honeywell Aerospace (16), and Aerotek (13). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

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