Lead Plumber

Acts as a lead and participates in the work of a small group of journey-level workers of the plumbing trade and other assigned staff engaged in installing, maintaining, modifying, and repairing a variety of plumbing systems and related equipment at a college.

Schedules and oversees the work of a small group of journey-level workers and other assigned staff engaged in performing installation, replacement, maintenance, and repair on plumbing systems, equipment, appliances, controls and fixtures.

Determines most efficient work procedures and techniques for assigned staff to ensure timely completion of plumbing projects, and makes sure that safety standards and procedures are followed.

Installs, replaces, maintains, and repairs plumbing systems, equipment, appliances, controls and fixtures such as dish and clothes washing machines, vacuum breakers, backflow devices, gas appliance safety controls, steam tables, plumbing fixtures, drains, sinks, sumps, circulatory pumps, water heaters, and showers including water, gas, and waste system installations.

Installs, maintains, and repairs gas piping systems for space heating.

Installs, maintains, and repairs lawn-sprinkler systems, including automatic, semi-automatic, and manually operated types.

Installs, maintains, and repairs air and gas welding systems.

Installs, maintains, and repairs automatic fire-sprinkler systems.

Surveys gas safety devices and other plumbing equipment which may need repair or replacement.

Attends to trouble calls for emergency repairs to plumbing systems and equipment.

Maintains plumbing hand and power tools and equipment to ensure their safe and efficient operation.

Estimates job costs, prepares material lists and job records, and maintains an inventory of supplies and tools for assigned area.

Provides supervisor with technical input on plumbing work concerning planned construction and work projects in progress.

Assists in planning and developing modifications to existing plumbing systems.

Inspects facilities for maintenance and safety problems related to plumbing systems and equipment.

Assists in the inspection of plumbing work performed by outside contractors.

Assists in developing job specifications, diagrams, and blueprints related to plumbing work.

Provides training to staff assigned to unit.

May schedule and oversee the work of other building trade workers assigned to unit.

Performs related duties as assigned.

A Lead Plumber acts as a lead over a small group of journey-level workers of the plumbing trade and other assigned staff and performs the more complex work related to the installation, maintenance, alteration, and repair of plumbing systems and related equipment at a college. Lead responsibilities include guidance and instruction on techniques, methods, and procedures for accomplishing assigned tasks and solving problems. A small group of employees typically consists of at least three people, two of whom must be at the journey-level.

A General Foreman plans, coordinates, and supervises the work of skilled journey-level workers of at least three building trades and other staff assigned to work projects at a college, and has job site responsibility for various building trades projects.

A Plumber performs journey-level plumbing work in the installation, maintenance, alteration, and repair of plumbing systems and related equipment at a college.

General supervision is received from a General Foreman or facilities management staff. Exercises lead responsibilities over journey-level workers and Maintenance Assistants.

Knowledge of:

Water, gas, waste, lawn- and fire-sprinkler systems and air and gas welding and other related systems

Current practices, materials, hand and power tools, and equipment used in the plumbing trade

Installation, maintenance, alteration, and repair of plumbing systems and related equipment

Testing and inspection methods for plumbing systems and related equipment

State and local regulations pertaining to plumbing standards

Industrial and commercial building construction

Harmful effects of hazardous or toxic materials and the protection and safeguards required when working with or controlling such materials

Basic methods and procedures used in planning and estimating job projects

Basic heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems

Basic electrical systems and carpentry

Principles of training

Basic principles of recordkeeping

Capabilities of computer applications, systems, and hardware used in the plumbing trade

Skill in:

Using tools and operating equipment of the trade

Ability to:

Install, maintain, modify, analyze malfunctions, and repair plumbing systems and related equipment

Make accurate measurements and computations

Effectively use test equipment

Safely operate tools and machines of the plumbing trade

Safely lift heavy materials and equipment

Make accurate cost estimates of material and labor

Provide leadership and technical assistance to others

Train others in the work of the unit

Work effectively and cooperatively with staff, administrators, faculty members, students, and contractors

Keep accurate records

Give clear and concise instructions

Effectively utilize computer systems and software applicable to the plumbing trade

Learn characteristics of new systems and equipment of the plumbing trade and update skills to adapt to changing technology

Learn general and specialized software applications

Education and Experience:

A. Graduation from high school or its equivalent AND completion of a recognized apprentice training program of at least four years’ duration in the plumbing trade AND two years of full-time, paid journey-level experience in the plumbing trade. Experience in a lead capacity is desirable.

OR

B. Graduation from high school or its equivalent AND six years of full-time, paid experience in plumbing work under the supervision of a journeyman or crafts supervisor. Two years of the required experience must have been at the journey-level. Experience in a lead capacity is desirable.

Special:

A valid Class "C" California driver's license.

Access to an automobile.

A valid backflow prevention tester certification issued by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health must be obtained within six months of employment. Every two years, an incumbent shall be required to renew the aforementioned certification.

Special Note:

Prior to employment, all successful candidates will be required to pass an asbestos medical examination in compliance with the General Industry Safety Orders, Section 5208, Title 8 of the California Administrative Codes.

• Medical and dental insurance and vision care plans are provided for employees and their dependents.
• A $50,000 life insurance policy is provided free of charge for each employee.
• New employees receive 12 full-pay days and 88 half-pay days of illness leave.
• At least 15 paid holidays per year.
• Vacation days accrue annually beginning at 10 days and increasing incrementally to 24 days depending on years of service with the District. Vacation days for management and confidential positions begin at 15, 20, or 24 days.
• Other paid time off includes: bereavement leave, personal necessity leave, court subpoena, and jury duty.
• Employees become members of the Public Employees Retirement System. Employees are also covered by Social Security.
• Employee Assistance Program

The examination process may consist of one or more parts which may include a training and experience evaluation, written test, performance test and/or oral interview.

Our class specification generally describes the duties, responsibilities, and requirements characteristic of the position(s) within this job class. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a particular position within this class may vary from the duties of other positions within the class.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Los Angeles Community College District provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with covered disabilities on a case-by-case basis throughout the application, examination, and hiring processes and throughout employment. If an individual is in doubt about his or her ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of a position or possession of any other requirement noted in a class specification or job announcement, he or she should always apply for a position and request reasonable accommodation at the appropriate time.