Plumber - EXTENDED

Application Instructions:

• Complete all sections and fields on the application and attach all required documents incomplete applications may not be considered.

• Include all relevant education training and/or experience on the application.

• Do not include any personally identifiable confidential or otherwise unrequested information that does not pertain to job related factors (e.g. social security number date of birth pictures etc. on your application or attached documents.

• For job postings with a close date all applications received by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time) on the job posting close date will receive consideration.

• For job postings with an initial screening date all applications received by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time) on the job posting initial screening date will receive priority consideration; however typically the job posting will remain open and continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

• For job postings requiring professional references include at least three 3 professional references from the following categories:

1. Current department chair(s) (for faculty) or supervisor(s);
2. Previous department chair(s) (for faculty) or supervisor(s) (from within the past five 5 years);
3. Masters thesis or Doctoral Dissertation advisor or supervisor (for faculty);
4. Colleague(s) or coworker(s) who can address professional competency and skills relevant to the position; and/or
5. Other professional references.

Please note professional references are typically contacted when a candidate is selected for or as a finalist for a position.

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision from higher level management staff performs skilled work involving the installation maintenance and repair of pipes fittings and fixtures of heating water drainage and gas systems and lines and irrigation systems; performs a variety of preventive maintenance within the area of assignment; operates and maintains a variety of hand and power tools and equipment; and performs a variety of general maintenance work relative to assigned area of responsibility.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

1. Perform a variety of skilled plumbing tasks; troubleshoot malfunctions and identify plan of action to resolve problems.
2. Maintain replace and repair toilets urinals sinks showers and other bathroom fixtures; install maintain and repair a variety of valves controllers faucets and shut off valves; repair replace troubleshoot and maintain manually and electronically activated faucets flushometers and fittings.
3. Repair and maintain free standing and flush mounted drinking fountains water coolers and electric and gas water heaters and related piping.
4. Assemble copper brass cast iron steel ABS PVC aluminum stainless steel and glass pipes and fittings.
5. Maintain and repair fire sprinklers hydrants and hose stations; repair or replace gas meters pressure regulators and safety valves.
6. Repair or rebuild emergency showers and eyewash stations.
7. Maintain test adjust and record water treatment towers and boilers electronic timers and back flow devices.
8. Maintain and repair air gas water waste and steam lines; assist contractors in locating various piping systems and valves as necessary.
9. Operate construction equipment such as dump trucks trenchers and backhoes and power tools such as compressors and jackhammers; excavate and backfill trenches ditches and holes as necessary.
10. Maintain and unclog storm drains and sewer lines.
11. Estimate time material and labor costs for maintenance and repair projects; purchase supplies and materials as needed.
12. Perform preventive maintenance and inspection of piping systems and related equipment and devices.
13. Perform related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:
Methods materials tools and equipment used in plumbing and irrigation work. Practices and techniques in plumbing. Electrical systems related to landscape irrigation. Operational characteristics of maintenance and construction equipment and tools used in the area of assignment. Standard uniform plumbing code. Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Ability to:
Perform skilled plumbing maintenance installation and repair work. Use and operate hand tools mechanical equipment and power tools and equipment required for the work in a safe and efficient manner. Identify and correct plumbing problems. Install maintain and repair a variety of fixtures valves and pipes. Work effectively and independently in the absence of supervision. Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures. Estimate time material and labor costs for maintenance and repair projects. Understand and follow oral and written communication. Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the varied racial ethnic cultural sexual orientation academic socioeconomic and disabled populations of community college students. Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by completion of a recognized plumbing trades school.

Experience:
Two years of responsible plumbing experience.

License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid California drivers license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments; travel from site to site; exposure to noise dust grease smoke fumes noxious odors and gases; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces; work in or with water. Occasional exposure to risks controlled by safety precautions. Positions may be required to work evenings and weekends.

Physical: Sufficient physical ability to work in field environment; walk stand and sit for prolonged periods of time; frequently stoop bend kneel crouch crawl climb reach and twist; push pull lift and/or carry moderate to heavy amounts of weights; requires a sense of touch finger dexterity gripping with fingers and hands; operate assigned equipment and vehicles; verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Range128of theCSEASalary Schedule

Initial Screening Date: April 22 2025

Work Schedule:Monday Friday 8:00 AM 4:30 PM) Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with the departments needs.

Hours per Week:40

Months per Year:12

Notice to all Candidates for Employment:

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 Public Law 99603 requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. The South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD) will not sponsor any visa applications.

Employees must reside in California while employed with the SOCCCD.

California Public Employees Retirement SystemandCalifornia State Teachers Retirement System:

A California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree may not accept employment until after the first 180 days of retirement. Anyone retired from CalPERS accepting permanent employment with the SOCCCD will be required to reinstate as an active CalPERS member. Please contact CalPERS for additional information regarding your retirement status.

Any active vested member of California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) who accepts employment with the SOCCCD to perform service that requires membership in CalPERS is eligible to elect to continue retirement system coverage under CalSTRS

Disability Accommodations:

If you require special accommodations in the application and/or evaluation process please notify Human Resources at least two 2 business days prior to the job posting close or initial screening date by either callingor sending an email to

Attendance Requirement:

All SOCCCD employees are required to report to work on a regular and consistent basis as scheduled to assigned job.

Campus Crime and Safety Awareness:

Information regarding campus crime and safety awareness can be found at or . Paper copies are available in the Human Resources office upon request.

NonDiscrimination Notice:

The SOCCCD provides access to its services classes and programs without regard to national origin immigration status religion age gender gender identity gender expression race ethnicity color medical condition military and veteran status genetic information ancestry sexual orientation marital status physical or mental disability pregnancy or because they are perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

California Fair Chance Act:

The SOCCCD will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check if the SOCCCD is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction provide mitigating evidence or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

Diversity Equity Inclusion and Equal Employment Opportunity:

The SOCCCD is committed to creating an academic and work environment that fosters diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) and equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all and ensures that students faculty staff and managers of all backgrounds feel welcome included supported and safe. Our culture of belonging openness and inclusion makes the SOCCCD a unique and special place for individuals of all backgrounds.

The SOCCCD is looking for equity and inclusionminded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to the understanding of diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds present within our community. When you join the SOCCCD you can expect to be part of an exciting thriving equityfocused and inclusive community that approaches higher education with the lens of social justice and collaboration among students faculty staff managers and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at the SOCCCD you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with the SOCCCDs mission and goals for DEI and EEO.

THE SOCCCD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER