Plumber - Mid Wilshire
Company
University of California System
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Job Type
Full-time
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General Information
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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm
Posted Date
12/23/2025
Salary Range: $52.76 - 52.76 Hourly
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
indefinite
Job #
28004
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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Serving at UCLA Health will give you the opportunity to use your specialized abilities to help improve the lives of our patients, their families, and your fellow UCLA Health team members. You'll provide critical support that makes healing happen. We'd love to have you join us.
Under the general direction of the Senior Superintendent, perform the full range of journey level functions of a Plumber in the Mid-Wilshire Behavioral Health Campus. Inspect, maintain, repair, design, modify, and alter campus infrastructure to include all buildings, common areas, equipment, and building systems and ensure the efficient operation of the campus. Assemble, install, and repair pipes composed of metals such as iron, steel, brass, copper or lead, and nonmetals such as glass, vitrified clay and plastic. Assemble, install, and repair pipe fittings, valves and fixtures of heating, water and drainage systems. Cut and thread pipes using pipe cutters and cutting torch. Install and repair plumbing fixtures. If qualified, perform backflow testing to various plumbing systems as required. Operate, inspect and maintain tools of the plumbing trade. Perform finish plumbing and trim work. Read and interpret blueprints and develop layouts. Submit trouble tickets to supervisor, complete material order forms, maintain recordkeeping of hours worked on each job. Assist with developing and reviewing estimates. Clean up job site and assure good safety practices are observed on the job site and that tools and equipment are used with caution. Responsible for communicating job-related problems to appropriate supervisory levels in order to resolve on-site job concerns. Additionally, incumbent may be assigned to alternate work schedules, including weekends.
Hourly Wage: $52.76
Job Qualifications
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• Ability to speak, read, write and understand English to carry out job duties and complete clear, accurate reports.
• Working knowledge of safe work practices, standard equipment, methods, current International Plumbing Code, N.F.P.A. 99, N.F.P.A. 13, N.F.P.A. 50 - Title 24 Code., 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.
• Ability to read project specifications, blueprints and technical manuals.
• Skill in conducting hydrostatic, air pressure and flow tests on water, air and natural gas lines, hydrostatic or air pressure and flow tests.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to perform preventive and planned maintenance and using standard office. equipment and basic software.
• Ability to stand, walk, crawl, climb, stoop, push, pull, and crouch for extended periods; ability to repeatedly raise or lower objects weighing up to 50 pounds from the floor to waist high and rotate the upper torso. Ability to wear required PPE.
• Availability to work overtime and various shifts, including nights and weekends.
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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm
Posted Date
12/23/2025
Salary Range: $52.76 - 52.76 Hourly
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
indefinite
Job #
28004
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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Serving at UCLA Health will give you the opportunity to use your specialized abilities to help improve the lives of our patients, their families, and your fellow UCLA Health team members. You'll provide critical support that makes healing happen. We'd love to have you join us.
Under the general direction of the Senior Superintendent, perform the full range of journey level functions of a Plumber in the Mid-Wilshire Behavioral Health Campus. Inspect, maintain, repair, design, modify, and alter campus infrastructure to include all buildings, common areas, equipment, and building systems and ensure the efficient operation of the campus. Assemble, install, and repair pipes composed of metals such as iron, steel, brass, copper or lead, and nonmetals such as glass, vitrified clay and plastic. Assemble, install, and repair pipe fittings, valves and fixtures of heating, water and drainage systems. Cut and thread pipes using pipe cutters and cutting torch. Install and repair plumbing fixtures. If qualified, perform backflow testing to various plumbing systems as required. Operate, inspect and maintain tools of the plumbing trade. Perform finish plumbing and trim work. Read and interpret blueprints and develop layouts. Submit trouble tickets to supervisor, complete material order forms, maintain recordkeeping of hours worked on each job. Assist with developing and reviewing estimates. Clean up job site and assure good safety practices are observed on the job site and that tools and equipment are used with caution. Responsible for communicating job-related problems to appropriate supervisory levels in order to resolve on-site job concerns. Additionally, incumbent may be assigned to alternate work schedules, including weekends.
Hourly Wage: $52.76
Job Qualifications
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• Ability to speak, read, write and understand English to carry out job duties and complete clear, accurate reports.
• Working knowledge of safe work practices, standard equipment, methods, current International Plumbing Code, N.F.P.A. 99, N.F.P.A. 13, N.F.P.A. 50 - Title 24 Code., 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.
• Ability to read project specifications, blueprints and technical manuals.
• Skill in conducting hydrostatic, air pressure and flow tests on water, air and natural gas lines, hydrostatic or air pressure and flow tests.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to perform preventive and planned maintenance and using standard office. equipment and basic software.
• Ability to stand, walk, crawl, climb, stoop, push, pull, and crouch for extended periods; ability to repeatedly raise or lower objects weighing up to 50 pounds from the floor to waist high and rotate the upper torso. Ability to wear required PPE.
• Availability to work overtime and various shifts, including nights and weekends.
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.
