Job Information
City and County of San Francisco 7347-Plumber in San Francisco, California
The Mission of the Fire Department is to protect the lives and property of the people of San Francisco from fires, natural disasters, and hazardous material incidents; to save lives by providing emergency medical services; to prevent fires through prevention and education programs; and to provide a work environment that values health, wellness, and cultural diversity and is free of harassment and discrimination.
Application Opening: July 5, 2024
Application Filing Deadline: July 19, 2024
Compensation: $ 144,118 / year
Recruitment ID: PEX-7347-148582
Appointment Type: Permanent Exempt, full-time position up to three years. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process, is considered "at will" and shall serve at the discretion of the Department Head.
Under general supervision, performs skilled plumbing work in the alteration, repair and maintenance of water, sewer and other plumbing systems; and performs related duties as required. After hours emergency call back may be required.
Requires responsibility for: following established plumbing methods and procedures. Nature of work involves: considerable physical effort and intermittent exposure to working conditions which may produce minor cuts, bruises, and abrasions; somewhat unpleasant physical and working surroundings, such as lack of adequate ventilation, cramped quarters and toxic conditions.
MAJOR, IMPORTANT, AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.
Performs plumbing duties in connection with a wide variety of building alterations, maintenance and repair projects and other appurtenant and miscellaneous structures; installs, alters, replaces and repairs plumbing, such as water, sewage and drainage systems.
Cuts, bends, assembles and installs various pipes, fittings and fixtures for water, sanitary, drainage, irrigation, heating, gas and other plumbing systems which involve the performance of hand, bench and maintenance plumbing tasks,
Installs, alters, repairs or replaces all plumbing fixtures.
Threads, reams, assembles, caulks, solders and welds various pipes and component parts.
Installs, alters and repairs valves, fittings and other plumbing parts and equipment, including such items as hot water boilers, sterilizers, steam tables, sinks, thermal control apparatus, sprinkler heads, hydrants and service pipes.
Repairs and installs new water and drainage lines and waste and sewage pipes.
Checks plumbing fixtures for leaks and other defects; opens and cleans clogged drains, pipes and traps with snakes and jetters.
Advises on selection, ordering and storing of plumbing supplies and equipment.
Repairs and installs high pressure air compressors, including reels and fittings.
Maintains simple working records and reports.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: the practices, methods, tools and materials of the plumbing trade; applicable sanitary and safety codes and ordinances; occupational, hazards and the techniques of safety precautions.
Ability or Skill to: interpret and work from blueprints, sketches and drawings; plan and lay out details of work; work well with others; estimate materials and labor costs for plumbing jobs; use of the tools, materials and equipment of the plumbing trade; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification.
Education:
Completion of the recognized Apprenticeship of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada, City and County of San Francisco General Plumber Apprenticeship program in class 7465/7466.
License and Certification:
Possession of a valid California driver"s license.
Substitution:
Completion of a recognized five (5) year plumber"s apprenticeship program and three (3) years of journey-level experience as a journeyman plumber may be substituted for the completion of the City and County of San Francisco General Plumber Apprenticeship.
Additional qualifying journey level experience may be substituted for the required plumbing apprenticeship on a year-for-year basis.
Additional Information
Installation/Repairs backflow device testing certification will be required within one year of hire date.
Desirable Qualifications
Proficient with reading blueprints and plumbing codes.
Ability to use ProPress for piping.
Ability to use specialized camera equipment to inspect sewer piping.
Installation/Repairs backflow devices certification.
Selection Procedure:
The selection process may include an oral interview and an evaluation of candidates’ training and experience. In the event that a large number of qualified applications are received, only those candidates who most closely meet the needs of the Department will be invited to participate. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements are not guaranteed advancement in the selection process.
Application Procedure:
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process.
Interested individuals must submit an online employment application and a resume to: https://careers.sf.gov/ by clicking on the 7347 Job Ad link and clicking on “Apply Now” once taken to the 7347 Job Ad. Follow all screen prompts thereafter to complete your submission.
Verification:
Verification of possession of minimum qualifications will occur at the time of pre-employment offer stage. At that time, the successful candidate MUST submit verification of all licenses, certifications and experience described in the Minimum Qualifications section. Any documents demonstrating possession of desirable qualifications must also be submitted at that time.
Additional information regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:
Information about the Hiring Process (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process)
Conviction History (https://sfdhr.org/conviction-history-faq)
Employee Benefits Overview (https://sfdhr.org/benefits-overview)
Equal Employment Opportunity (https://sfdhr.org/equal-employment-opportunity)
Disaster Service Workers (https://sfdhr.org/disaster-service-workers)
Reasonable Accommodation
Right to Work (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#identification)
Copies of Application Documents
Diversity Statement (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#diversitystatement)
Veterans Preference
Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#senioritycredit)
Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up to date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses @sfgov.org and @smartrecruiters.com.
Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.
Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Jesusa Bushong, jesusa.bushong@sfgov.org.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.