Plumber Closes Job Los Angeles area,California USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position: Plumber (3443) - Closes Aug. 27, 2025

Salary

ANNUAL SALARY

$118,097 (flat-rated). The salary for the Department of Water and Power is $126,511 (flat-rated).

NOTES:

Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.

For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to the city’s reciprocity documentation (no link provided in this refined version).

Plumber responsibilities include 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.

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

Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience at the time of filing may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.

The positions of Plumber in certain departments require a valid Class C license issued by the California DMV at the time of filing. Applicants will be disqualified if their DMV record within the last 36 months reflects certain violations.

Applicants filing under Requirement #1 must submit proof of completion of a recognized apprenticeship program. The documents must be attached to the online application before submission.

Applicants filing under Requirement #2 must submit the license number issued by the City at the time of filing.

Applicants filing under Requirement #1 or #3 must possess a valid journeyman plumber’s license issued by the City prior to appointment.

Applicants filing under Requirement #3 using City of Los Angeles experience must submit a Verification of Work Experience (VWE) form with required signatures. The form may be obtained online. The VWE form can be attached to the online application or emailed within seven calendar days of submission.

It is anticipated that for future bulletins, all applicants must have a valid journey-level plumber license issued by the City of Los Angeles.

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION

In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions requiring certain certificates. Only candidates submitting the required certificates by the close of the filing period may be considered.

A valid EPA Technician Certificate (Section 608) may be required for some positions prior to appointment.

A valid state certified Crane Operator Certification may be required upon completion of probation.

A valid Certificate for Backflow Prevention Device Tester issued by the Los Angeles County Health Department may be required for some positions prior to appointment.

A valid Chief’s Regulation 4 Tester Certification for Class I, II, III, and/or Auto Sprinklers may be required prior to appointment.

Applications will be accepted online only. When viewing the online job bulletin, use the Apply option to submit your application.

NOTE:

Applicants are urged to apply early to resolve any technical issues. Filing periods and timelines are subject to change and will be posted in the bulletin. The examination may be closed without prior notice after receiving a sufficient number of applications. This examination is on an interdepartmental promotional and open competitive basis.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

For additional information regarding the City’s hiring process, refer to the city’s employment testing FAQs (no link provided in this refined version).

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