Plumber

About the role

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. We are seeking a Plumber to join our Construction Services Group in San Diego, CA. This position primarily supports installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Performs commercial plumbing installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair throughout campus facilities.
• Installs and repairs domestic water, sanitary waste, vent, storm drain, compressed air, and other facility piping systems.
• Installs plumbing fixtures and equipment, including sinks, toilets, urinals, faucets, water heaters, pumps, valves, backflow devices, and related components.
• Reads and interprets construction drawings, specifications, sketches, and plumbing diagrams to determine job requirements.
• Lays out plumbing work and determines appropriate materials, fittings, pipe sizes, and installation methods.
• Performs pipe cutting, threading, soldering, brazing, grooving, pressing, and joining using approved methods and materials.
• Troubleshoots leaks, blockages, pressure problems, damaged piping, and malfunctioning plumbing fixtures or equipment.
• Supports facility maintenance and construction projects, including demolition, underground plumbing, rough‑in, fixture installation, testing, and project closeout.
• Works collaboratively with electricians, HVAC technicians, carpenters, painters, general construction personnel, engineering, and project management.
• Ensures all work complies with applicable plumbing codes, safety requirements, company procedures, and approved construction documents.
• Performs inspections, pressure testing, leak testing, and operational testing to verify proper system installation and performance.
• Identifies required materials, tools, and equipment needed to complete assigned work.
• Maintains accurate documentation of completed work, material usage, system changes, and field conditions.
• Responds to service requests and plumbing emergencies and helps identify practical, cost‑effective solutions.
• Operates hand tools, power tools, drain‑cleaning equipment, pipe‑threading machines, lifts, and other trade‑related equipment.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area and follows required lockout/tagout, confined‑space, fall‑protection, and hot‑work procedures.
• May provide guidance or technical support to less‑experienced employees and other members of the Construction Services team.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Typically requires a two‑year technical degree, trade school equivalent, military class C school or Military Occupation Specialty (MOS), and seven or more years of progressive experience as a stationary engineer, journeyman plumber or HVAC mechanic. Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Completion of a recognized plumbing apprenticeship, trade school program, or equivalent combination of education and professional plumbing experience is desired.
• California plumbing certification, journeyman status, backflow certification, medical‑gas certification, or other relevant trade certifications are preferred but not required.
• Experience performing commercial or industrial plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Working knowledge of plumbing systems, materials, fittings, fixtures, valves, pumps, and installation methods.
• Ability to read and interpret plumbing drawings, construction plans, specifications, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Knowledge of applicable plumbing codes, OSHA requirements, and safe work practices.
• Experience with copper, cast iron, PVC, CPVC, PEX, stainless steel, and other commonly used piping materials.
• Ability to troubleshoot plumbing problems and determine appropriate corrective actions with limited supervision.
• Ability to accurately measure, lay out, fabricate, install, test, and repair piping systems.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with other trades, customers, engineers, supervisors, and project managers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary construction and facilities team.
• Ability to prioritize multiple service requests and construction assignments in an active campus environment.
• Basic computer skills to review work orders, drawings, emails, and project information.
• Must be able to lift and carry plumbing materials and equipment, work from ladders or lifts, work in confined areas, and perform physical duties associated with the plumbing trade.
• Must be willing to work occasional overtime, weekends, shutdowns, or respond to urgent plumbing conditions when required.
• Experience working in commercial, industrial, manufacturing, aerospace, laboratory, or other regulated facilities is preferred.
• Valid California driver’s license with a good driving record.
• May require the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Pay

Hourly salary range: $69,500 - $116,375