Initial salary placement is generally made between the start and midpoint of the posted range. New hires are not eligible to start at the maximum of the posted range.
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DIVISION OVERVIEW
The Housing Operations Division (HOD) manages 3229 public and affordable housing units located at 68 sites serving more than 6500 residents. HOD generates and utilizes the resources of the LACDA to provide quality affordable housing and expand opportunities to improve the quality of life in housing developments through the involvement of employees residents and community partners. HOD also implements and administers various funds for the improvement and modernization of the public housing developments and utilizes various grants to provide needsbased services to public housing residents including atrisk youth and their families.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Service Plumber performs installs maintains and replaces plumbing equipment and fixtures. The Service Plumber must be available for maintenance and plumbing emergency requests as well as weekend response.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities duties and/or skills required. Management reserves the right to add modify change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Performs plumbing installation maintenance and repair work
Lifts up to 50 pounds
Inspects sewer lines
Assess for leaks and stoppages
Conducts backflow certifications valve replacements water heater changeouts boiler repairs and drain cleaning.
Inspects and review the plumbing work of maintenance workers.
Conducts preventive maintenance on boiler systems.
Operates maintain and repair equipment.
Trains staff in plumbing techniques and use of equipment.
General residential building maintenance repair and vacant unit preparations
Perform other related duties as assigned
ARDUOUS:Maintenance Workers routinely lift up to fifty (50) pounds constantly stoop and bend work with hands and arms raised above the head grasp materials and equipment with both hands and climb ladders and stairs.
Essential Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Plumbing methods materials and equipment such as snakes jetters cameras and locators.
Safety regulations used in various skilled building maintenance trades
Basic carpentry skills
Ability to:
Apply a range of plumbing skills in repairing and maintaining buildings systems and related structural facilities.
Train maintenance workers in proper plumbing techniques
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions directions.
Skilled in the use of hand and power tools Operate hand and power tools
Perform arduous physical activities
Safely operate a variety of tools and power equipment
Lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
Maintain cooperative working relationships with others
Travel to offsite locations within a reasonable timeframe
Service Plumber must be available for maintenance and plumbing emergency requests as well as and weekend response
QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
High school graduation or equivalent required.
Five (5) years skilled experience in plumbing installation maintenance preventative maintenance and repair.
**REQUIRED CERTIFICATION
Valid Plumbing License issued by the County of Los Angeles or other municipality
**Proof of Certification(s) are required and must be uploaded to the application at the time of filing. Applications can be rejected without proof of required certifications.
Conditions of Employment:
Candidates who do not hold a Backflow certification upon hiring must satisfactorily complete the Backflow certification within six (6) months of employment.
Additional Information
Equal Opportunity The LACDA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that embraces diversity equity and inclusion to advance our mission of building better lives and better neighborhoods.
Reasonable Accommodation If you are an individual with a disability and need to request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) please call the LACDA Human Resources at (626)or via email at.
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