Helper, Pipe Trades
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Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 52794 - 57273
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position/Program Information
- COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATIONEXAM NUMBER:D6355ARECRUITMENT TYPE:We encourage applications from everyone who believes they meet or exceed the requirements listed below.APPLICATION FILING PERIOD:
We will be accepting online applications from Thursday April 30 2026 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Thursday May:00 p.m. (PT).
All applications must be received BEFORE 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Thursday May 21 2026 to be accepted.
Why Work for Us
Working for Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation offers the opportunity to be part of a department that stewards some of the regions most valued public spaces including parks trails recreational facilities and community centers! These spaces support a wide range of programs and services that promote health wellness environmental stewardship and community engagement. By joining our team you will help maintain and improve these resources; contributing to meaningful recreational and cultural experiences that improve the quality of life for millions of residents and visitors each year!
What does a Helper Pipe Trades do
Positions allocable to this class perform various pipe repairs maintenance and installations plumbing and other tasks. This work includes the more routine semi-skilled tasks. Essential Job Functions
- Assists water service crews in the installation maintenance and repair of service connections water mains meters hydrants and water storage and pumping plant equipment.
- Excavation work as needed in connection with the alteration repair or installation of pipes tanks and other equipment using pneumatic tools to break concrete surfaces when necessary.
- Locates and removes stoppages in waste lines.
- Assists in fitting laying hanging connecting and testing pipe.
- Installs or assembles fixtures and appliances connected to plumbing and drainage systems.
- Cuts and threads pipes and leads and caulks joints.
- Brazes and solders copper tubing and piping.
- Maintains tools and equipment.
- Cleans work area.
- Drives automotive equipment to and from work sites.
- Assists in the installation and maintenance of insulating materials.
- Operates power-driven pipe machines.
- Replaces washers and assists in repairing valves thermostats radiators and other plumbing fixtures and appliances.
For additional information please view the classification specification: Helper Pipe TradesRequirements
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
One years (1) full-time experience or 1920 hours of part-time/hourlyexperience assisting in pipe fitting work*.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Additional points will be given to applicants who possess the following:- Additional years of experience as mentioned in Requirements beyond the required 1 year.
- Successful completion of a state or trade union/council recognized in-person pipe-trade or pre-apprenticeship training program.**
- Successful completion of a state or trade union/council recognized pipe-trade apprenticeship program.**
DRIVER LICENSE REQUIREMENT:A validCalifornia Class C Driver License is required***to perform job-related essential functions. For positions that require drivingsuccessful applicants must acquire and present a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment.Applicants should not submit their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department.The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicants driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended restricted or revoked.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*Pipe Fitting Workrefers to installing repairing and maintaining piping systems for water gas and waste in residential and commercial settings.
**To receive credit for any of the listed certificates or programsapplicants must include a legible scan or photo of their original certificate or letter from the authorizing organization on letterhead acknowledging successful completion of program as an upload at time of filing or as an e-mail attachment within 10 business days from the last day of filing.***To receive credit for the required California Driver Licenseapplicants must include a picture or scan of their current driver license as an upload at time of filing or as an e-mail attachment within 10 business days from the last day of filing.Documents can be e-mailed to . Applicant name exam name and exam number must be indicated in body of the e-mail. The subject of the e-mail should state Helper Pipe Trades Docs.We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
WITHHOLD INFORMATION:
No withholds will be allowed. Required experience must be fully met by the last day of filing.
OUT-OF-CLASS INFORMATION:If you performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and you believe qualifies you for this opportunity please describe the out-of-class duties in detail in the Work Experience and Supplemental Questions sections of their application. We also encourage you to submit any supporting documentation such as out of class/additional responsibility bonuses verification of experience documents and performance evaluations in order to assist our review of your qualifications.
PHYSICAL CLASS IV - Arduous:This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds often combined with bending twisting or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.
VETERANS CREDIT:
Veterans maybe eligible for Veterans Credit which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing order to be considered for Veterans Creditwe will need a copy of the applicants form DD214to review. A clear legible scan or picture the form DD214 must be uploaded to the application or e-mailed to the exam analyst atas soon as possibleso if you are eligible for veterans credit we can include it before promulgating the list of eligible candidates.If e-mailed the message must include Arbo. Gardener - Vet. Credit in the subject line and the applicants name and the exam number in the body.Additional Information
EXAM CONTENT:
This examination will consist of a Training & Experience Assessment which will evaluate training and experience as listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire and Work History Sections and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system. This evaluation is worth 100% of the total score.Applicants MUST meet the requirements AND achieve the passing score of 70% or higher to be placed on the eligible list.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE:The application includes a supplemental questionnaire at the end.- Responses will be evaluated to ensure job requirements are met.
- Responses will also be evaluated to generate a score using a standardized system based on the required and desirable qualifications.
- All requested and pertinent information must be submitted to ensure accurate evaluation.
ELIGIBILITY & VACANCY INFORMATION:
Candidates receiving a passing score will be placed on a list in the order of the score group for a period of 12 months.
We may use an alternative banding method in line with Civil Service Rule 11.01(D)Location:
LA County Parks and Recreation North County Construction Unit
31320 Castaic Rd Castaic CA 91384 USA
APPLICATION & FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online.Applications submitted by U.S. mail fax or in person are not accepted. Interested candidates can apply online by clicking on the green Apply button at the top right of this posting. This website also allows for tracking application status updates.
The application and supplemental questionnaire must be filled out completely. Relevant job experience including employers name and address job title beginning and ending dates number of hours worked per week and a clear description of work performed must be provided.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment.Copying verbiage from the requirements or class specification as work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements.Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
CORRESPONDENCE VIA E-MAIL:We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application.It is important that a valid email address is provided.Applicants who choose to unsubscribe or opt out of receiving our emails may view notices by logging into and checking the profile inbox.It is every applicants responsibility to take steps to view correspondence.
To prevent emails from going to spam or junk folders applicants should add the listed domains and email addresses as authorized senders in their contacts:
Note: Test scores cannot be given over the telephone.
New or updated email addresses need to be verified.This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to and following the prompts. This is to improve the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER & USER ID:
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. It must be included when applying. All applicants must file their application online using their own Social Security Number User ID and Password. Using a family members or friends information may erase an applicants original application.
COMPUTER & INTERNET ACCESS at PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
ANTI-RACISM DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-Racism Diversity and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality diversity and inclusion in recruitment selection and employment practices.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Department Contact Name:Francis Sanchez
Department Contact Number:
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ADA Coordinator Phone:
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information please visit: Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations please visit: Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and will also consider potential mitigating factors which may include but is not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at .Veterans Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy in all open competitive examinations (i.e. examinations open to everyone) the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veterans credit please visit: September 2025
