Plumber - Career (Back Flow)

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of a certified 4-year trade-related apprenticeship program or equivalent experience and education.
• Demonstrated skill and experience in one or more of the following plumbing areas: domestic, industrial, commercial and/or process piping.
• Thorough knowledge of the materials, equipment, methods and tools of the plumbing trade, including achievement of operational skills and ability to install various piping, plumbing fixtures and all related components.
• Skilled in conducting appropriate tests on water, air and natural gas lines; hydrostatic or air pressure and flow tests.
• Ability to safely and skillfully operate various tools and equipment of the plumbing trade as well as oxyacetelyne torches, soldering equipment, mechanical pipe threaders and cutters, hammers, and gas powered saws and grinders.
• Oral communication skills to obtain or convey clear, concise and correct information.
• Skilled in estimating material and labor requirements to accomplish task. Skill in adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing 4-digit numbers and fractions in order to calculate layouts and offsets, and provide accurate cost calculations.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand technical language in specifications, schematics and blueprints. Skill in modifying, adapting designs, procedures or methods to make necessary modifications.
• Ability to troubleshoot piping systems for signs of damage or deterioration or need for adjustment.
• Ability to stand, crawl, walk, stoop, push, pull, lift or lower objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Ability to work indoors and outdoors, in wet or humid weather, and in fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures, under adverse situations and in confined spaces wearing full protective respirator equipment.
• Working knowledge of current Uniform Plumbing Code, N.F.P.A. 99, N.F.P.A. 13, N.F.P.A. 50 - Title 24 Code. Working knowledge of UBC, OSHA and ADA requirements as it relates to the function and ability to recognize discrepancies of ADA and Fire/Life/Safety codes at each job and report to supervisor.
• Ability to work independently, follow through on assignments, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with peers, subordinates, supervisors, administrators, customers, visitors and outside agencies.
• Working of standard safe work practices and working knowledge of asbestos removal.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends and ability to work various shifts.

Requirements

• Must possess, upon hire, and maintain a valid CA noncommercial Class C License in accordance with the California (CA) Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Must possess Certification of Medical Gas Piping and Medical Brazing and possession of Backflow Prevention Certification.
• Must possess California Driver's License, Class C and ability to drive a university truck or other light vehicle in the course of duties.
• Must possess a valid City of Los Angeles or California State Journeyman Plumbing License.