Plumber - Mid Wilshire

Plumber - Mid Wilshire

Los Angeles, United States

Company
University of California System
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Job Type
Full-time
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Job Description
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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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Plumber Jobs in United States

Q What is the median salary range for plumber jobs in the United States in 2026?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the median annual wage for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters at $61,550 ($29.59 per hour) as of May 2023 data guiding 2026 employment. The lowest 10 percent earned $39,020 annually, while the highest 10 percent earned $99,410. Overtime pay at 1.5 times the rate for hours over 40 per week boosts total earnings by $10,000-$20,000 yearly for many.
Q What visa is required for foreign workers seeking plumber jobs in the United States?
USCIS requires an H-2B visa for temporary non-agricultural plumber jobs when U.S. workers are unavailable, with employers obtaining DOL temporary labor certification first. The FY2026 H-2B cap is 66,000 visas (33,000 per half-year), plus up to 64,716 supplemental for returning workers. Prevailing wage minimum is $30.50 per hour nationally for Level II plumbers.
Q What education and experience are needed to qualify as a plumber in the United States?
A high school diploma or equivalent is required to enter a plumber apprenticeship program registered with DOL. Programs last 4 years, including 8,000 hours of paid on-the-job training and 576 hours of classroom instruction. No prior experience is needed for entry-level positions.
Q What is the application process and required documents for plumber apprenticeships in the United States?
Apply through DOL-registered sponsors listed on apprenticeship.gov by submitting a high school diploma or GED, government-issued ID, Social Security number, and proof of age 18 or older. The process includes an aptitude test, math assessment, and interview within 30 days of application. Selected apprentices start at 40-50% of journeyman wage, increasing annually.
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