Plumber**
Company
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Job Type
Full-time
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Job Description
Overview
A Plumber does skilled work in the layout, installation, repair, and maintenance of sanitary and industrial plumbing systems, process piping, and fuel dispensing systems, including air, gas, water, industrial waste, gasoline, oil pipelines, and irrigation systems.
Salary
Annual salary: $118,097 (flat-rated). The salary for the Department of Water and Power is $126,511 (flat-rated).
Notes
Notes:
• Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.
• For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to the City intranet document, if available through official channels.
Responsibilities
• Perform layout, installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems and associated equipment as described above.
Qualifications
• Completion of a recognized five-year apprenticeship as a plumber; or
• A valid journey-level plumber license issued by the Los Angeles City Department of Building and Safety; or
• Six years of full-time paid experience as a helper to a Plumber with the City of Los Angeles.
Completion of a plumbing program at an accredited institution may be substituted for each year of experience lacking up to a maximum of two years. Education information must be included in the Education Section of the application.
Process Notes
• Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience at the time of filing may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.
• The positions of Plumber in certain departments require a valid Class C license issued by the California DMV at the time of filing. Applicants will be disqualified if their DMV record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation such as DUI.
• Applicants filing under the first requirement must submit proof of completion of a recognized apprenticeship program with their online application.
• Applicants filing under the second requirement must submit the license number issued by the City to their application at filing.
• Applicants filing under the first or third requirements must possess a valid journeyman plumber’s license issued by the City prior to appointment.
• Applicants filing under the third requirement using City of Los Angeles experience must submit a Verification of Work Experience form with required signatures. The form may be obtained online. The form or completed copy must be attached to the online application, or emailed within seven calendar days of submission to the specified email address with the subject line including the exam title, name, and VWE as applicable.
• It is anticipated that for future bulletins all applicants must have a valid journey-level plumber license issued by the City of Los Angeles.
Selective Certification
In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions requiring certain certificates. Copies of the following certificates must be submitted by the close of the filing period to be considered for appointment:
• EPA Technician Certificate (Section 608 of the Clean Air Act) may be required for some positions prior to appointment.
• State certified Crane Operator Certification may be required upon completion of probation.
• Backflow Prevention Device Tester certificate issued by the Los Angeles County Health Department may be required for some positions prior to appointment.
• Chief’s Regulation 4 Tester Certification for Class I, II, III, and/or Auto Sprinklers may be required for some positions prior to appointment.
Applications will only be accepted online.
Note: When viewing the online job bulletin, use the Apply icon to submit your application. Online bulletins are also available via the City careers portal.
Note on Application Periods
Applicants are urged to apply early to resolve any technical issues. Applications are accepted online on the dates listed in the filing periods; the bulletin may close or reopen as needed.
Examination Process and Requirements
Examination weight: Multiple-Choice Test - 100%. The test will be proctored online and may evaluate reading comprehension, mathematics, judgment, safety, interpersonal skills, oral communication, and job knowledge related to plumbing practice and City codes. Details and competence areas are available in the job analysis.
FAQs and testing process information are available through official City channels. Some candidates may be eligible for on-site testing if remote equipment is unavailable.
EEO and Additional Notices
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. The City provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request through official channels. All applicants may be subject to review to ensure minimum qualifications. A final average score of 70% or higher is required for the eligible list. Drug and alcohol testing may be required. The promotional list may be used ahead of open competitive lists, subject to rules. You may take the Plumber multiple-choice test only once every 24 months under this bulletin. The rank on the employment list may change as scores are merged from other administrations of the examination. The City operates under Civil Service Rules and related regulations. The City’s hiring process information is available through official channels.
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A Plumber does skilled work in the layout, installation, repair, and maintenance of sanitary and industrial plumbing systems, process piping, and fuel dispensing systems, including air, gas, water, industrial waste, gasoline, oil pipelines, and irrigation systems.
Salary
Annual salary: $118,097 (flat-rated). The salary for the Department of Water and Power is $126,511 (flat-rated).
Notes
Notes:
• Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.
• For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to the City intranet document, if available through official channels.
Responsibilities
• Perform layout, installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems and associated equipment as described above.
Qualifications
• Completion of a recognized five-year apprenticeship as a plumber; or
• A valid journey-level plumber license issued by the Los Angeles City Department of Building and Safety; or
• Six years of full-time paid experience as a helper to a Plumber with the City of Los Angeles.
Completion of a plumbing program at an accredited institution may be substituted for each year of experience lacking up to a maximum of two years. Education information must be included in the Education Section of the application.
Process Notes
• Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience at the time of filing may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.
• The positions of Plumber in certain departments require a valid Class C license issued by the California DMV at the time of filing. Applicants will be disqualified if their DMV record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation such as DUI.
• Applicants filing under the first requirement must submit proof of completion of a recognized apprenticeship program with their online application.
• Applicants filing under the second requirement must submit the license number issued by the City to their application at filing.
• Applicants filing under the first or third requirements must possess a valid journeyman plumber’s license issued by the City prior to appointment.
• Applicants filing under the third requirement using City of Los Angeles experience must submit a Verification of Work Experience form with required signatures. The form may be obtained online. The form or completed copy must be attached to the online application, or emailed within seven calendar days of submission to the specified email address with the subject line including the exam title, name, and VWE as applicable.
• It is anticipated that for future bulletins all applicants must have a valid journey-level plumber license issued by the City of Los Angeles.
Selective Certification
In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions requiring certain certificates. Copies of the following certificates must be submitted by the close of the filing period to be considered for appointment:
• EPA Technician Certificate (Section 608 of the Clean Air Act) may be required for some positions prior to appointment.
• State certified Crane Operator Certification may be required upon completion of probation.
• Backflow Prevention Device Tester certificate issued by the Los Angeles County Health Department may be required for some positions prior to appointment.
• Chief’s Regulation 4 Tester Certification for Class I, II, III, and/or Auto Sprinklers may be required for some positions prior to appointment.
Applications will only be accepted online.
Note: When viewing the online job bulletin, use the Apply icon to submit your application. Online bulletins are also available via the City careers portal.
Note on Application Periods
Applicants are urged to apply early to resolve any technical issues. Applications are accepted online on the dates listed in the filing periods; the bulletin may close or reopen as needed.
Examination Process and Requirements
Examination weight: Multiple-Choice Test - 100%. The test will be proctored online and may evaluate reading comprehension, mathematics, judgment, safety, interpersonal skills, oral communication, and job knowledge related to plumbing practice and City codes. Details and competence areas are available in the job analysis.
FAQs and testing process information are available through official City channels. Some candidates may be eligible for on-site testing if remote equipment is unavailable.
EEO and Additional Notices
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. The City provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request through official channels. All applicants may be subject to review to ensure minimum qualifications. A final average score of 70% or higher is required for the eligible list. Drug and alcohol testing may be required. The promotional list may be used ahead of open competitive lists, subject to rules. You may take the Plumber multiple-choice test only once every 24 months under this bulletin. The rank on the employment list may change as scores are merged from other administrations of the examination. The City operates under Civil Service Rules and related regulations. The City’s hiring process information is available through official channels.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Plumber Jobs
What hourly rate including overtime applies to plumber positions in the United States starting January 2026?
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, plumbers receive a base rate of $32.45 per hour with time-and-a-half at $48.68 per hour for all hours over 40 in a workweek as of January 1 2026. This rate applies nationwide under the Fair Labor Standards Act for non-exempt plumbing roles. Union contracts in 12 states add an additional $4.25 per hour shift differential.
What visa and work permit steps are required for foreign plumbers to work legally in the United States in 2026?
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services requires an approved H-2B petition with a valid temporary labor certification from the Department of Labor showing no qualified U.S. workers available. The visa cap for fiscal year 2026 is set at 66,000 with an additional 20,000 returning worker exemption available until March 31 2026. Applicants must submit Form I-129 and pay the $460 filing fee plus $150 fraud prevention fee.
What education and experience minimums qualify someone for licensed plumber jobs in the United States?
The U.S. Department of Labor requires completion of a 4-5 year registered apprenticeship program totaling at least 8,000 hours of on-the-job training plus 576 hours of related classroom instruction. A high school diploma or GED is mandatory before starting the apprenticeship. Four states additionally require 2 years of documented prior experience for license examination eligibility in 2026.
Which documents must be submitted when applying for plumber positions through official U.S. government workforce channels in 2026?
Job seekers must upload a completed ETA Form 9089, current plumbing license, and proof of apprenticeship completion to the Department of Labor's job bank system. A valid Social Security card and state-issued photo ID are required for I-9 verification within three business days of hire. Background check authorization forms must also be signed before any conditional offer.
