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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via Talents By Vaia

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 annual salary for plumbers in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is projected at $67,100 in 2026, up from $61,550 in May 2023 due to 2.3% annual wage growth. The hourly median rate is $32.26, with the lowest 10% earning $41,500 and the highest 10% earning $106,900. Entry-level positions start at $46,000 annually.
Q What H-2B visa requirements apply for foreign plumbers seeking work in the US in 2026?
As per the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, H-2B visas for temporary plumber jobs have a FY2026 cap of 68,333, split evenly between October-March and April-September halves. Employers must file Form I-129 with Labor Condition Application proving no qualified US workers, costing $460 filing fee. Visas are valid up to 9 months, extendable to 3 years maximum.
Q What education and experience are required for plumber apprenticeships in the US?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, plumber apprenticeships require a high school diploma or GED and being at least 18 years old, with no prior experience needed for entry-level. Programs last 4 years, including 8,000 hours of on-the-job training at $18-$25/hour starting wage and 576 hours of classroom instruction. Completion grants journeyman status.
Q What documents are needed to apply for plumber jobs or apprenticeships in the US?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, required documents include a high school diploma or GED, Social Security card, valid driver's license, birth certificate proving age 18+, and proof of legal work authorization. Apprenticeship applications also need a resume listing any shop or math courses and may require a drug test result. Submit via Apprenticeship.gov sponsor search.
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