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Plumber

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University of California, Los Angeles
Location
Los Angeles, CA
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Institutional & Business Affairs, Auxiliary Services
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

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Department Summary At UCLA Housing & Hospitality (H&H), you become part of UCLA's tradition of excellence by providing quality housing, dining, and hospitality services to student-residents, faculty, staff, and campus visitors. We believe there's more to a job than simply being employed. In addition to competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and retirement plans, H&H team members enjoy significant opportunities for professional and personal growth in a supportive work environment. No matter what your role, you will join more than 2,600+ H&H team members who understand that our motto Hospitality First! means that a warm, gracious attitude makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve. Position Summary Under the direction of the Crafts Manager, perform the full range of journey level functions of a Plumber. Inspect, maintain, repair, design, modify, and alter residential infrastructure to include all buildings, common areas, equipment, and building systems and ensure the efficient operation. Assemble, install, and repair pipes composed of metals such as iron, steel, brass, copper, or lead, and non-metals 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. Operate, inspect, and maintain tools of the plumbing trade. Perform finish plumbing and trim work. Read and interpret blueprints and develop layouts. 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. Salary & Compensation *UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications 5+ years experience in one or more of the following plumbing areas: domestic, industrial, commercial, and/or process piping. (Required) Demonstrated skill and experience in one or more of the following plumbing areas: domestic, industrial, commercial, and/or process piping. Ability to install various piping, plumbing fixtures, and all related components. (Required) Thorough knowledge of the materials, equipment, methods, and tools of the plumbing trade, including achievement of operational skills. Skill in conducting appropriate tests on water, air, and natural gas lines; hydrostatic or air pressure and flow tests. Ability to troubleshoot piping systems for signs of damage or deterioration or need for adjustment. (Required) Ability to safely and skillfully operate various tools and equipment of the plumbing trade as well as oxyacetylene torches, soldering equipment, mechanical pipe threaders and cutters, hammers, and gas powered saws and grinders. (Required) Ability to read, interpret, and understand technical language in specifications, schematics, and blueprints. Skill in modifying and/or adapting designs, procedures, or methods to make necessary alterations and modifications. (Required) Skill in estimating material and labor requirements to accomplish task. Skill in adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing 4-digit numbers and fractions in order to calculate layouts and offsets, and provide accurate cost calculations. (Required) Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with peers, subordinates, supervisors, administrators, customers, visitors, and outside agencies. Oral communication skills to obtain or convey clear, concise, and grammatically correct information. Skill in writing simple English phrases using correct grammar and spelling to complete reports that are accurate and easy to comprehend. (Required) Working knowledge of UBC, 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 and report to supervisor. Working knowledge of current Uniform Plumbing Code, N.F.P.A. 99, N.F.P.A. 13, N.F.P.A. 50 - Title 24 Code. (Required) Satisfactory completion of a certified 4-year trade-related apprenticeship program or equivalent experience and education. Must possess a valid City of Los Angeles or California State Journeyman Plumbing License. (Required) Ability to stand, crawl, walk, and stoop; push, pull, and lift or lower objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Ability to work indoors and outdoors, in wet or humid weather, and in fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures. Ability to work under adverse situations and conditions, e.g., dirty, noisy, etc., and ability to distinguish colors. (Required) Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License, Class C. Ability to drive a truck or other light vehicle in the course of duties. (Required) Ability to work overtime and weekends and ability to work various shifts. Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments. (Required) Working knowledge of asbestos removal. Ability to work in confined spaces wearing full protective respirator equipment. Working knowledge of standard safe work practices. (Required) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations Other Type of Degree Satisfactory completion of a certified 4-year trade-related apprenticeship program or equivalent experience and education. (Required) And City of Los Angeles or California State Journeyman Plumbing License current (Required) And Backflow Prevention Certification current (Preferred) And C36 license current (Preferred) And California Driver's License current (Required) Special Conditions for Employment Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment. Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired. Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination. Driving Record: The position is subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record. Color Vision Testing Back-lifting Exam (Required) Schedule 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Union/Policy Covered K4-Skilled Crafts-UCLA Complete Position Description https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&jobcode=MI-DPT317000-JC008258-PD168466

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Working at University of California, Los Angeles

UCLA is a public research university located in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. It was founded in 1919 and is the second oldest of the ten campuses affiliated with the University of California system. UCLA offers over 300 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a wide range of disciplines and enrolls about 26,000 undergraduate and about 12,000 graduate students from the United States and around the world every year.

UCLA features the College of Letters and Science, seven general campus professional schools, and four professional schools for the health sciences. The UCLA College of Letters and Science has 34 academic departments and 900 faculty, and houses the majority of UCLA's 129 undergraduate majors as well as the students in the Graduate Division of Letters and Sciences. The UCLA College Honors Program is also housed in the College. The College of Letters and Science's programs are divided into five academic divisions: humanities, social sciences, life sciences, physical sciences, and the International Institute. UCLA also offers certificate programs, undergraduate degree-credit and continuing education credits for non-full-time students through its UCLA Extension education program.

The 2010 edition of U.S. News & World Report ranked UCLA as the 24th best university in the nation and 32nd best in the world. In the 2007 edition of U.S. News and World Report, UCLA Medical Center was ranked best in the West, as well as one of the top 3 hospitals in the United States alongside Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Johns Hopkins Hospital. In 15 of the 16 medical specialty areas examined, UCLA Medical Center ranked in the top 20.

The campus' location in Los Angeles makes excursions to local museums, theaters, or other entertainment venues relatively quick and easy.

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