PLUMBER (A) (Los Angeles)

Job Posting : Plumber

City of Los Angeles

$118,097.00 - $126,511.00 Annually

CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CA

FULL-TIME

Job Number : 3443 OP 2025 / 08 / 08 C

All Departments

Opening Date : 08 / 08 / 2025

Duties

A plumber does skilled work in the layout, installation, repair, and maintenance of sanitary and industrial plumbing systems, process piping, and fuel dispensing systems, including air, gas, water, industrial waste, gasoline, oil pipelines, and irrigation systems.

Requirements / Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized five-year apprenticeship as a plumber; or
• A valid journey-level plumber license issued by the Los Angeles City Department of Building and Safety; or
• Six years of full-time paid experience as a helper to a plumber with the City of Los Angeles.

Completion of a plumbing program at an accredited institution may be substituted for each year of experience lacking up to a maximum of two years. Education information must be included in the Education Section of the application.

Process notes :

Selective Certification

In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require the following certificates. Only persons submitting a copy of the following certificates by the close of the filing period may be considered for appointment to fill such positions.

Where to Apply & Application Deadline

Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the Apply icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / careers / lacity.

Note : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below :

Filing Period 1 : FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2025 to THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2025

Filing Period 2 : FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026 to THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026

The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the Application Deadline section of this bulletin.

In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order : 1) Los Angeles City Promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period's selection process.

Selection Process

Examination Weight : Multiple-Choice Test - 100% The examination will consist entirely of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated : Reading Comprehension; Mathematics; Judgment and Decision Making; Safety Focus; Interpersonal Skills; Oral Communication; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of : the function and use of hand tools, power tools, equipment and machines most commonly used in the plumbing trade; the different types and proper methods / techniques of installing pipes and fittings (e.g., copper, cast iron, galvanized, and plastic); various plumbing systems and basic plumbing terminology; City Plumbing Code as it relates to the installation, repair, and maintenance of water, sewer, air, natural gas, gasoline, steam and other plumbing systems; how to read and interpret gauges, recorders, and other plumbing test equipment; the various types and uses of backflow prevention devices; approved practices and procedures for safe working practices and safety precautions relevant to the plumbing trade; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on