Plumber**
Company
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Job Type
Full-time
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Job Description
Overview
A Plumber does 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.
Salary
Annual salary: $118,097 (flat-rated). The salary for the Department of Water and Power is $126,511 (flat-rated).
Notes
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 intranet document, if available through official channels.
Responsibilities
• Perform layout, installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems and associated equipment as described above.
Qualifications
• 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 three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation such as DUI.
• Applicants filing under the first requirement must submit proof of completion of a recognized apprenticeship program with their online application.
• Applicants filing under the second requirement must submit the license number issued by the City to their application at filing.
• Applicants filing under the first or third requirements must possess a valid journeyman plumber’s license issued by the City prior to appointment.
• Applicants filing under the third requirement using City of Los Angeles experience must submit a Verification of Work Experience form with required signatures. The form may be obtained online. The form or completed copy must be attached to the online application, or emailed within seven calendar days of submission to the specified email address with the subject line including the exam title, name, and VWE as applicable.
• 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. Copies of the following certificates must be submitted by the close of the filing period to be considered for appointment:
• EPA Technician Certificate (Section 608 of the Clean Air Act) may be required for some positions prior to appointment.
• State certified Crane Operator Certification may be required upon completion of probation.
• Backflow Prevention Device Tester certificate issued by the Los Angeles County Health Department may be required for some positions prior to appointment.
• Chief’s Regulation 4 Tester Certification for Class I, II, III, and/or Auto Sprinklers may be required for some positions prior to appointment.
Applications will only be accepted online.
Note: When viewing the online job bulletin, use the Apply icon to submit your application. Online bulletins are also available via the City careers portal.
Note on Application Periods
Applicants are urged to apply early to resolve any technical issues. Applications are accepted online on the dates listed in the filing periods; the bulletin may close or reopen as needed.
Examination Process and Requirements
Examination weight: Multiple-Choice Test - 100%. The test will be proctored online and may evaluate reading comprehension, mathematics, judgment, safety, interpersonal skills, oral communication, and job knowledge related to plumbing practice and City codes. Details and competence areas are available in the job analysis.
FAQs and testing process information are available through official City channels. Some candidates may be eligible for on-site testing if remote equipment is unavailable.
EEO and Additional Notices
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. The City provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request through official channels. All applicants may be subject to review to ensure minimum qualifications. A final average score of 70% or higher is required for the eligible list. Drug and alcohol testing may be required. The promotional list may be used ahead of open competitive lists, subject to rules. You may take the Plumber multiple-choice test only once every 24 months under this bulletin. The rank on the employment list may change as scores are merged from other administrations of the examination. The City operates under Civil Service Rules and related regulations. The City’s hiring process information is available through official channels.
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A Plumber does 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.
Salary
Annual salary: $118,097 (flat-rated). The salary for the Department of Water and Power is $126,511 (flat-rated).
Notes
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 intranet document, if available through official channels.
Responsibilities
• Perform layout, installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems and associated equipment as described above.
Qualifications
• 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 three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation such as DUI.
• Applicants filing under the first requirement must submit proof of completion of a recognized apprenticeship program with their online application.
• Applicants filing under the second requirement must submit the license number issued by the City to their application at filing.
• Applicants filing under the first or third requirements must possess a valid journeyman plumber’s license issued by the City prior to appointment.
• Applicants filing under the third requirement using City of Los Angeles experience must submit a Verification of Work Experience form with required signatures. The form may be obtained online. The form or completed copy must be attached to the online application, or emailed within seven calendar days of submission to the specified email address with the subject line including the exam title, name, and VWE as applicable.
• 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. Copies of the following certificates must be submitted by the close of the filing period to be considered for appointment:
• EPA Technician Certificate (Section 608 of the Clean Air Act) may be required for some positions prior to appointment.
• State certified Crane Operator Certification may be required upon completion of probation.
• Backflow Prevention Device Tester certificate issued by the Los Angeles County Health Department may be required for some positions prior to appointment.
• Chief’s Regulation 4 Tester Certification for Class I, II, III, and/or Auto Sprinklers may be required for some positions prior to appointment.
Applications will only be accepted online.
Note: When viewing the online job bulletin, use the Apply icon to submit your application. Online bulletins are also available via the City careers portal.
Note on Application Periods
Applicants are urged to apply early to resolve any technical issues. Applications are accepted online on the dates listed in the filing periods; the bulletin may close or reopen as needed.
Examination Process and Requirements
Examination weight: Multiple-Choice Test - 100%. The test will be proctored online and may evaluate reading comprehension, mathematics, judgment, safety, interpersonal skills, oral communication, and job knowledge related to plumbing practice and City codes. Details and competence areas are available in the job analysis.
FAQs and testing process information are available through official City channels. Some candidates may be eligible for on-site testing if remote equipment is unavailable.
EEO and Additional Notices
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. The City provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request through official channels. All applicants may be subject to review to ensure minimum qualifications. A final average score of 70% or higher is required for the eligible list. Drug and alcohol testing may be required. The promotional list may be used ahead of open competitive lists, subject to rules. You may take the Plumber multiple-choice test only once every 24 months under this bulletin. The rank on the employment list may change as scores are merged from other administrations of the examination. The City operates under Civil Service Rules and related regulations. The City’s hiring process information is available through official channels.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Packing Jobs
What is the minimum wage for Packing Jobs in the United States?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the minimum wage for packing jobs in the United States is $7.25 per hour as of 2026. Non-exempt packing workers must receive overtime compensation at 1.5 times their regular rate for all hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
What are the required working hours, overtime rules, and leave benefits for packing jobs in the United States?
The Fair Labor Standards Act mandates a 40-hour workweek for packing jobs, with mandatory overtime pay after 40 hours as of 2026. Eligible employees receive up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act after completing 12 months of service with their employer.
What tax withholdings apply to packing job wages in the United States?
Packing job employees must have 6.2 percent Social Security tax and 1.45 percent Medicare tax withheld from wages under FICA as of 2026. Employers also withhold federal income tax based on IRS Publication 15 tables, with an additional 0.9 percent Medicare surtax applying to wages over $200,000 for single filers.
What visa or work permit requirements apply to non-citizens seeking packing jobs in the United States?
Non-citizens must obtain employment authorization through USCIS before starting packing jobs, typically via H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker visas with a 2026 annual cap of 66,000. Employers must file Form I-129 and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available.
