Plumber

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The IRD for this job is: 08-18-2025

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Physical Planning, Development & Operations (PPDO) manages and oversees all University activities and services related to physical and environmental planning, design and construction, engineering, physical plant maintenance and operations, capital and space planning, space management, and the associated business services necessary to support these functions. The University's main campus is spread across more than 2,000 acres and includes over 500 buildings comprising more than 8 million square feet. The department includes operating budgets of over $60 million, manages a project portfolio of approximately $990 million, and employs over 400 full-time staff to carry out the duties necessary for the campus' development and operation.

More information can be found at: https://ppdo.ucsc.edu/physical-plant/building-utilities-and-fleet-services/

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Plumbing Shop Supervisor and the HVAC/BMS & Plumbing Senior Superintendent, the Plumber performs the duties of a journeyman-level plumber for building maintenance, repair, and construction, and a journeyman-level fitter for underground utilities construction and maintenance. The Plumber supports the mission of the University and the Physical Plant in operating and maintaining a safe, clean, and efficiently run campus.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $52.96/hour, Step 1.0. Will increase to Step 2.0 $58.84/hour after successful completion of a 6 month probation.
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes: Day

Employee Classification: Career appointment

Job End Date: None

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: K7, Santa Cruz Skilled Craft

Job Code Classification: PLUMBER (008258)

Travel: Never or Rarely

JOB DUTIES

65% - Plumbing

• Performs the duties of a journey-level plumber for all Campus building systems.
• Repairs, installs, adjusts, maintains, and replaces all plumbing fixtures and related piping.
• Performs roddering, snaking, and high-pressure water jet roddering to piping drain systems, which requires soldering, welding, fusing, pipe fitting, threading, and fabrication.
• Performs all work within current plumbing codes.
• Reads blueprints and diagrams and follows written Preventative Maintenance programs.
• Drives a University vehicle to transport materials and tools to campus work areas.

20% - Maintenance

• Performs duties of a journey-level fitter for underground utilities construction and maintenance.
• Performs maintenance, repairs, and installations on the campus water distribution system, natural gas distribution system, and sanitary sewer system.
• Operates jackhammers, tampers, cuts/threads pipe, operates concrete saw cutters, shovels, digs, excavates, backfills.

10% - Safety

• Performs safety inspections and routine maintenance on tools and equipment used and on assigned vehicles.
• Attends safety and training classes and performs job-related tasks in a safe manner.
• Follows all product and University-specific safety procedures when using tools and equipment.

5% - Inventory

• Writes and maintains a weekly timesheet.
• Employs effective interpersonal skills when interacting with members of the campus community.
• Helps the Physical Plant mechanics and supervisors maintain an inventory of shop materials, supplies, and tools by informing them of specific needs.
• Reviews project submittals that are relevant to plumbing and plumbing infrastructure.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience and or skills equivalent to a qualified journey level plumber.
• Ability to maintain, use, repair, install, and construct building plumbing systems, gas piping, sewer systems, plumbing fixtures, food service equipment, including soldering, brazing, sewer and drain piping snakes and rodders, and high-pressure water jet machinery.
• Ability to maintain and repair natural gas systems, water systems, and sewer systems related to underground utility systems.
• Ability to provide journey-level skills to maintain equipment, tools, and machinery.
• Ability to read and fabricate plumbing systems from drawings and blueprints.
• Knowledge of state and federal uniform plumbing codes and CAL OSHA codes.
• Good written communication when interacting with members of the campus community.
• Good oral communication along with good interpersonal skills when interacting with members of the campus community.
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Documented plumbing apprenticeship through an employer with a C-36 Plumbing Contractors License that is registered with the CSLB of California.
  

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Selected candidate must pass the employment misconduct disclosure process.
• Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California and participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) pull notice program.
• Ability to do occasional work in confined spaces such as attics and trenches while bending, stooping and/or kneeling with the possibility of being exposed to live electrical circuits and machinery.
• Ability to work in conditions of variable temperature/weather with possible exposure to strong, unpleasant odors, high levels of noise and vibrations, and exposure to dust and allergens.
• Ability to ascend/descend ladders with or without accommodation.
• Ability to conduct outdoor site visits, including use of required personal protective equipment, as required to conduct investigations, inspections, or view work in place.
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements necessary to move light to moderate objects up to 60 lbs., with or without accommodation.
• The ability to move materials weighing up to 100 lbs. with or without accommodation.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as directed.
• Ability to occasionally work overtime with little or no advance notice.
• Ability to respond to emergencies after hours as necessary.
• Ability to travel within a defined regional or service area.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
• The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program.
• Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.