Plumber - Mid Wilshire
Company
University of California System
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Job Type
Full-time
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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 Welder Jobs
What is the median hourly wage for welders in the United States as of 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the median hourly wage for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers is $25.22 as of May 2026 data. Welders in manufacturing earn $26.15 per hour on average while those in construction receive $24.80 per hour. Overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate applies after 40 hours per week under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
What certifications and experience are required to qualify for welder jobs in the United States?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, welders must complete a high school diploma or equivalent plus a postsecondary welding program lasting 6 to 18 months. AWS Certified Welder credential and 2,000 hours of documented experience are required for most positions in structural welding. Employers in shipbuilding and aerospace require additional ASME Section IX qualifications.
What are the standard working hours and paid leave entitlements for welders in the United States?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, full-time welders work 40 hours per week with overtime required after 40 hours. Workers receive at least 10 paid holidays and accrue 10 days of paid sick leave annually under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act extensions. Union contracts in construction add 15 days of paid vacation after one year.
How are federal income taxes calculated on welder wages in the United States for 2026?
As per the Internal Revenue Service, welders earning $52,500 annually in 2026 pay 12% federal income tax on income between $11,601 and $47,150 plus 22% on the amount above $47,150. Social Security tax is withheld at 6.2% up to the $168,600 wage base. Employers must issue Form W-2 by January 31 each year.
