Plumber Full Time Days

Plumber Full Time Days


Company
Hollywood Presbyterian
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
26.64–41.85 an hour
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center (HPMC) is an acute care facility that has been caring for the Hollywood community and surrounding areas since 1924. The hospital is committed to serving local multicultural communities with quality medical and nursing care. With more than 500 physicians representing virtually every specialty, HPMC strives to distinguish itself as a leading healthcare provider, recognized for providing quality, innovative care in a compassionate manner.

HPMC is part of a global healthcare enterprise which owns and operates general hospitals throughout Korea, numerous research centers in the U.S. and Korea including a medical university, and CHAUM (a premier anti-aging life center).

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To identify and enumerate the responsibilities of Plumber under the direct supervision of the Director of Engineering and /or Operations Manager.

Job Summary:
• Assembles, installs, and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures of steam, heating, cooling, pneumatic, water, and drainage systems.
• Other duties may be assigned requiring skills of a like or less demanding nature.
• Studies building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequences of installations.
• Inspects structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe.
• Locates and marks position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors.
• Cuts opening in walls and floor to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
• Cuts and threads pipe.
• Bends pipe to required angel by use of pipe-bending machine or by placing pipe over block and bending it by hand.
• Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of metals, such as iron, steel brass, and lead, and nonmetals, such as glass, vitrified clay, and plastic.
• Joins pipes by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, caulks joints, Victaulic connectors, welding, soldering, brazing or other methods as prescribes by supervision or engineering instruction.
• Fills pipe system with steam, water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking.
• Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, and water softeners. Also is responsible for steam systems equipment such as steam traps, pressure regulators, steam station valves, and other equipment as required
• Becomes familiar with hospital medical gas system including but not limited to compressed air, vacuum, oxygen and nitrous oxide. Can operate these systems as well as maintain and troubleshoot.
• Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes, and opening clogged drains.
• Welds holding fixtures to steel structural members. Installs pipe hangers and supports.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment. Maintains tools and equipment in good working conditions
• Receives company provided training concerning, but not limited to, Lock Out Tag Out, Confined space Entry, Blood Borne Pathogen, Safety, Accident Reporting and Prevention, etc. Can effectively apply this training during working hours as applicable. Reports unsafe working conditions to the appropriate level as required.
• Completes required documentation for the hospital in a timely manner. Documentation is legible and accurate to the best of the employee's knowledge.
• Other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education
• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Preferred Education
• N/A

Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to work in a union environment.
• Computer skills are required
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Knowledge of hospital’s management and utility systems management
• Knowledge, understanding and the ability to research, read, comprehend and apply applicable codes and ordinances is required.

Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications
• Experience of not less than three (3) years working as a plumber in industry is also required with five (5) years’ experience preferred.
• Additional languages preferred

Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation
• Los Angeles County Fire Card (required within 30 days of hire)
• Assault Response Competency (ARC) (required within 30 days of hire)

Status: Full Time

Shift: Days

Hours: 8hrs

Weekly Bi-Weekly Hours: 40hrs/80hrs

FTE: 1.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Plumber Jobs

Q 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.
Q 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.
Q 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.
Q 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.
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