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Job Description
Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.
Description
Basic Function
Under moderate supervision, installs, maintains, and replaces plumbing equipment, fixtures, and irrigation systems and controllers.
Recruitment Timelines: Exams are projected to be scheduled for the week of July 21, 2025, followed by interviews the week of August 4, 2025 . These dates are subject to change . We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.
Examples of Duties- Installs and maintains rough and finished plumbing apparatus at Metro facilities
- Installs and maintains irrigation sprinkler systems
- Installs shop and bus service equipment piping for water, gas, air, and chemical systems
- Troubleshoots malfunctions in plumbing systems, and takes action to correct the problem
- Reads and interprets building plans, blueprints, sketches, and piping diagrams
- Operates hand and power tools and equipment to measure, cut, bend, thread, and ream pipe
- Maintains tools and equipment
- Drives a plumbing truck with all necessary tools, supplies, and equipment to job sites at various Metro locations
- Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out
Minimum Qualifications- 4 years' full-time experience as a plumber OR successful completion of departmental Personnel qualification Standards for Plumber
- Up to 2 years' full-time training or education in plumbing at a recognized trade school or apprenticeship program may be substituted for equivalent experience
- Valid California Class C driver's license
Essential Knowledge
Knowledge- Methods, materials, equipment and safety procedures of the plumbing trade
- Local building codes
- Shop Math related to plumbing
- Vehicle operations and safety
Abilities- Perform plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair work
- Safely operate a variety of hand tools and power equipment
- Read and work from blueprints, schematics, sketches, and piping diagrams
- Follow verbal and written instructions
- Work at heights up to 40 feet
- Lift and move objects weighing up to 75 pounds
- Travel to offsite locations within a reasonable timeframe
- Read, write, speak, and understand English
Special Conditions- Must provide own tools of trade
- Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required
Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program . Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.
Selection Procedure
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure
To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:
METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
*Open to the public and all Metro employees
This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
LACMTA BENEFITS- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Group Life Insurance
- Holidays
- Sick time
- Vacation time
- Pension plan
- Social Security coverage
- Transportation passes
- Credit union
- Tuition assistance
- Deferred Compensation 401 (k)
- Thrift plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Jury duty
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Closing Date/Time: 7/8/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority - LA Metro
Show moreLos Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is unique among the nation’s transportation agencies. It serves as transportation planner and coordinator, designer, builder and operator for one of the country’s largest, most populous counties. More than 9.6 million people – nearly one-third of California’s residents – live, work, and play within its 1,433-square-mile service area. Our goal is to provide safe, clean, reliable, on-time, courteous service dedicated to providing Los Angeles County with a world class transportation system.
Metro moves Los Angeles County. Our team operates one of the country’s largest transportation systems – and is planning, designing and constructing its expansion. We are a comprehensive transportation agency, with programs in transit, highways, active transportation and more. The agency’s internationally recognized sustainability programs are based on visionary environmental policies and are part of everything we do.
Come Aboard!
Join Metro’s team of dedicated transportation professionals and help provide the people of Los Angeles County with one of the most effective and efficiently operated mass transit systems in the entire country. Metro offers a variety of employment opportunities that present exciting challenges and growth opportunities in an outstanding work environment.
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