PLUMBER
Salary
$109,375.68 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
Y7269C
Department
HEALTH SERVICES
Opening Date
06/25/2026
Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER
Y7269C
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
We encourage applications from anyone!
The application filing period will begin on June 25, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous.
We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.
No Out-of-Class experience or withholds are allowed for this examination. Required experience must be fully met at the time of filing and clearly indicated on the application.
WHY WORK FOR US?
LA Health Services is LA County's integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are.
We serve as the safety net for more than 9.6-9.7 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care-from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County.
With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors.
Explore our system of hospitals and community health centers: Our Locations - Health Services Los Angeles County
MISSION:
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.
WHAT DOES A PLUMBER DO?
Performs journey-level plumbing work in the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of plumbing and related systems.
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Essential Job Functions
Locates and removes stoppage in waste lines.
Installs piping for hot and cold water, waste sewage, vent and leader lines, gas, compressed air, etc.
Trains and provides technical supervision for apprentices or helpers.
Maintains tools and equipment used in the plumbing trade in a safe, working condition.
Drives automotive equipment to and from work sites in order to transport tools, equipment, and materials in order to perform job-related essential functions.
Installs or assembles fixtures and appliances connected to plumbing and drainage systems.
Determines reasons for operating malfunctions in piping systems and makes appropriate repairs.
Performs welding and soldering work connected with plumbing.
Records and maintains all required documentation mandated by regulatory agencies.
Procures vendors to perform services and maintenance.
Inspects water mains, fire hydrants, service lines, fire hoses, and fire extinguishers when necessary.
Installs and inspects piping of all types of materials subject to the plumbing code.
Orders and maintains stock of materials and supplies.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
Option I: Completion of a recognized plumber apprenticeship training program*.
Option II: Five (5) years of experience in plumbing construction, installation, alteration, or repair work, one (1) year of which must have been as a journey-level plumber.
Journey-level experience applies to a person who has completed an apprenticeship program or is an experienced worker, not a trainee, and is fully qualified and able to perform a specific trade without supervision. E.g., selecting appropriate problem solving methods and techniques, locating appropriate regulations, or applying accurate procedures to carry out work.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License is required in order to carry out job-related essential functions. A California Class A or B Driver License may be required.
Los Angeles County and Los Angeles City Certification of Registration as a Journey Plumber is required.
A City of Los Angeles Regulation 4 Certificate may be required for testing Life/Safety systems in County buildings located within the city limits of Los Angeles. Life/Safety systems are defined as: fire alarms, automatic-closing fire assemblies, elevator recall, fire suppression, and emergency power systems.
A State of California Fire Extinguisher Test Certificate, and a Grade II Water Treatment Operator License and/or Grade III Distributions License May be required.
PHYSICAL CLASS 3 - MODERATE:
This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Additional credit will be given to applicants that possess the following:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending a copy to exam analyst.
The license/certificate(s) must be current and unrestricted; conditional, provisional, or restricted license/certificate(s) will NOT be accepted.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of an Evaluation of Training & Experience (T&E): This assessment type will evaluate the training and experience you list on the online application and supplemental questionnaire. This assessment is worth 100% of your total score and assesses: Requirements, Desirable Qualifications, and Supplemental Questionnaire.
Applicants must receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be added to the list.
ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION
Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly.
Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Department of Health Services as they occur.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employers name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
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 your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification. Comments such as "See Resume" or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered a response.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
COMPUTER AND 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. Please refer to their website for updated information https://lacountylibrary.org/library-locator.
NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD
All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family members or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates original application record.
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 race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Andrew Munoz, Exam Analyst
(213) 288-7000
amunoz4@dhs.lacounty.gov
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE:
(800) 735-2922
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: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.
Testing 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: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.
Fair 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 http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.
Veteran's 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 veteran's credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf
Revised September 2025
For detailed information, please click here
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We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicants responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for an extension of appeals rights period. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail. • amunoz4@dhs.lacounty.gov • noreply@governmentjobs.com • info@governmentjobs.com New 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 governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
02
The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or training. Please read each question carefully and be as specific as possible when answering by including all the information requested; please do not COPY AND PASTE all your Duties as stated in the application under the Work Experience section, from your resume, and/or from the Class Specifications. In doing so, your application will be rejected as INCOMPLETE. It is the applicants sole responsibility to complete this questionnaire completely, correctly, and accurately. The experience you claim in this Supplemental Questionnaire MUST be consistent with the experience listed in your application. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.
03
VETERANS CREDIT:
Are you a veteran? If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran's credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email it to the exam analyst at Amunoz4@dhs.lacounty.gov as soon as possible to ensure smooth processing. Please include your name (as it appears on your online application), the examination title and number in the subject of your email.
04
Do you possess a valid California Class C Driver License?
05
Have you completed a recognized plumber apprenticeship training program*?
If so, please attach the apprenticeship certificate to your application. If unable to attach document at the time of filing, email the document to Andrew Munoz at amunoz4@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) days of filing your application.
06
How many years of experience do you possess in plumbing construction, installation, alteration, or repair work, one year of which must have been as a journey-level plumber?
Journey-level experience applies to a person who has completed an apprenticeship program or is an experienced worker, not a trainee, and is fully qualified and able to perform a specific trade without supervision. E.g., selecting appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques, locating appropriate regulations, or applying accurate procedures to carry out work.
07
Describe your experience that supports your response to question number 6. Please describe your experience in plumbing construction, installation, alteration, or repair work, one year of which must have been as a journey-level plumber.
Journey-level experience applies to a person who has completed an apprenticeship program or is an experienced worker, not a trainee, and is fully qualified and able to perform a specific trade without supervision. E.g., selecting appropriate problem solving methods and techniques, locating appropriate regulations, or applying accurate procedures to carry out work.
For each experience, please provide the following information as reflected on your application.
Name of Employer
Job/Position title
Dates of employment (Month/Year to Month/Year or MM/DD/YYY to MM/DD/YYYY)
Number of hours worked per week
Describe your duties/responsibilities
If you dont have this experience, please enter NOT APPLICABLE. Comments such as "see resume" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide ALL the requested information above may result in disqualification of your application. REPEAT FORMAT FOR EACH EMPLOYER in which you gained this experience.
08
Do you possess a Los Angeles County and Los Angeles City Certification of Registration as a Journey Plumber?
If so, please attach the certificates to your application. If unable to attach document at the time of filing, email the document to Andrew Munoz at amunoz4@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) days of filing your application.
09
Do you have experience using Microsoft Office applications such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel: including but not limited to creating and editing documents and reports, data entry, and managing worksheets?
10
Describe your experience that supports your response to question number 9. Please describe your experience using Microsoft Office applications such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel: including but not limited to crafting and editing documents and reports, data entry, and managing worksheets.
For each experience, please provide the following information as reflected on your application.
Name of Employer
Job/Position title
Dates of employment (Month/Year to Month/Year or MM/DD/YYY to MM/DD/YYYY)
Number of hours worked per week
Describe your duties/responsibilities
If you dont have this experience, please enter NOT APPLICABLE. Comments such as "see resume" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide ALL the requested information above may result in disqualification of your application. REPEAT FORMAT FOR EACH EMPLOYER in which you gained this experience.
11
Do you have experience in maintaining and repairing medical gas systems, fire alarms, fire suppression, medical air and vacuum systems, water softeners and deionization water systems?
12
Describe your experience that supports your response to question number 11. Please describe your experience in maintaining and repairing medical gas systems, fire alarms, fire suppression, medical air and vacuum systems, water softeners and deionization water systems.
For each experience, please provide the following information as reflected on your application.
Name of Employer
Job/Position title
Dates of employment (Month/Year to Month/Year or MM/DD/YYY to MM/DD/YYYY)
Number of hours worked per week
Describe your duties/responsibilities
If you dont have this experience, please enter NOT APPLICABLE. Comments such as "see resume" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide ALL the requested information above may result in disqualification of your application. REPEAT FORMAT FOR EACH EMPLOYER in which you gained this experience.
13
Do you possess a Certificate of Competence to test backflow prevention devices issued by the Los Angeles County Health Officer?
If so, please attach certificate to your application. If unable to attach document at the time of filing, email the document to Andrew Munoz at amunoz4@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) days of filing your application online.
Required Question
Employer County of Los Angeles
Address
Los Angeles, California, 90010
Website http://hr.lacounty.gov