Plumber B

Job no

495001

Work type

Bargaining Unit

Location

Los Angeles

Categories

Hourly

Title

Plumber B

Department

Utilities & Energy Management

Duration

Indefinite

Employment Status

Non-Exempt, Full Time, 40 hours per week

Job Summary

Reporting to the Trades Manager, the Plumber B safely performs tasks of moderate complexity within the plumbing trades specialty, water & waste distribution system, gas distribution, and the specialized areas of swimming pool and fountain operation and maintenance.

This position is represented for purposes of collective bargaining by Teamsters.

Job Duties

• 45% - Uses a variety of hand tools (e.g. pliers, screwdriver, plunger), power hand tools (e.g. drill, reciprocating saw) and specialized power tools (e.g. snake, die cutter) to perform all the basic duties related to maintenance, repair and installation of the plumbing trades specialty including water, waste distribution and natural gas distribution. - (Essential)
• 40% - Troubleshoots and analyzes problems of moderate to high complexity with some guidance and direction from higher level plumber(s). Plumbing duties include clearing lines of debris, change out of bathroom fixtures, kitchen appliances, valves, flush valves, hot water tanks, gas line connections, and installation of new piping in copper, black pipe or PVC. Performs basic duties in swimming pool and fountain operation and maintenance. Basic duties include cleaning, adjusting valves and distribution for proper heat and pH values, and adding chemicals for proper balance. - (Essential)
• 10% - Assists senior level plumber on the more complex tasks such as backflow prevention devices and gas meter connection. At times, may work together with other trades on complicated repairs or system replacements. At times, may work together with other trades on complicated repairs or system replacements. - (Essential)
• 5% - Prepares...