Plumber / Journeyman & Foreman
Company
Ram Building Inc.
Location
Santa Monica, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
19 hours ago
Via
Craigslist
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Job Description
PLUMBERS NEEDED - NEW CONSTRUCTION Foreman, Journeyman, Mid-Level, Apprentice plumbers needed in Los Angeles.
We are looking for experienced New Construction, Custom Homes and FOREMAN, JOURNEYMAN, MID-LEVEL and APPRENTICE PLUMBERS for our company. If you have a solid plumbing background, are motivated with a positive attitude, clean, team player, contact us and send us your resume.
We offer competitive hourly pay based on experience. We work Monday thru Friday, full time, 40-hour week, 7:00 am til 3:30 pm. We also have opportunities for overtime and weekend work as well.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Groundwork, Top Out, Finish Installation, Waste and Vents, PEX water piping, Black Gas Piping, Deck Drains, Poly Underground Gas Lines, Copper Pipe work, etc.
-- REQUIRED 3 years minimum plumbing JOURNEYMAN experience.
-- REQUIRED 1 years minimum plumbing APPRENTICE experience.
-- REQUIRED - Must have, and use, you own tools for the job. Tools to have include power (Hole Hawg, Sawzall, etc) and hand tools, ladders, extension cords, etc.
-- Top pay for qualified, experienced plumbers
-- Attention to quality and detailed work
-- Fast moving, efficient, responsible, punctual and reliable, team players
-- Lift up to 75 pounds
-- Reliable transportation
-- When responding, include your resume, desired salary and make sure to provide your contact name and phone so we may contact you.
We are looking for experienced New Construction, Custom Homes and FOREMAN, JOURNEYMAN, MID-LEVEL and APPRENTICE PLUMBERS for our company. If you have a solid plumbing background, are motivated with a positive attitude, clean, team player, contact us and send us your resume.
We offer competitive hourly pay based on experience. We work Monday thru Friday, full time, 40-hour week, 7:00 am til 3:30 pm. We also have opportunities for overtime and weekend work as well.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Groundwork, Top Out, Finish Installation, Waste and Vents, PEX water piping, Black Gas Piping, Deck Drains, Poly Underground Gas Lines, Copper Pipe work, etc.
-- REQUIRED 3 years minimum plumbing JOURNEYMAN experience.
-- REQUIRED 1 years minimum plumbing APPRENTICE experience.
-- REQUIRED - Must have, and use, you own tools for the job. Tools to have include power (Hole Hawg, Sawzall, etc) and hand tools, ladders, extension cords, etc.
-- Top pay for qualified, experienced plumbers
-- Attention to quality and detailed work
-- Fast moving, efficient, responsible, punctual and reliable, team players
-- Lift up to 75 pounds
-- Reliable transportation
-- When responding, include your resume, desired salary and make sure to provide your contact name and phone so we may contact you.
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.
