Plumber - District Pool
Job Description
Job Number
CLA00392PPosition Title
Plumber - District PoolPosition Type
Classified Substitute poolNumber of Months Assignment
Not To Exceed 60 DaysStarting Date
As soon as possibleCurrent Work Schedule
Monday thru Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Days and hours of employment may change depending on District needs.
Salary Range
33Salary
$31.19 Hourly
Shift Differential
N/AFLSA
Non-ExemptLocation
Main CampusDepartment
Facilities Services (Dept)Open Date
03/14/2023About Rio Hondo College
About Río Hondo College
Río Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Río Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.
Strengths
Our caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our College’s 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.
Río Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students’ success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.
Río Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color.
Río Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team and excellent athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.
In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Río Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region.
Río Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Río Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.
Strengths
Our caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our College’s 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.
Río Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students’ success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.
Río Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color.
Río Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team and excellent athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.
In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Río Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region.
Basic Function
Under the supervision of an assigned administrator, performs skilled repair and maintenance of heating, air conditioning and plumbing equipment and performs other duties as assigned.
Representative Duties
a.) Installs, maintains, and repairs a variety of plumbing and heating equipment including water lines, gas lines, drain lines, drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, radiators, boiler pumps, boiler controls, steam lines, valves, circulating pumps, and dishwashers; prepares pipes and fittings for installation. E
b.) Digs trenches; tests plumbing systems; prepares tools and other plumbing equipment for use; maintains equipment in safe working order. E
c.) Operates pumps, air compressors, and jackhammers; unplugs toilets and sinks. E
d.) Connects gas lines to gas furnaces; works from plans and specifications; assists with documenting the cost of repairs by keeping records of time and materials to be charged to each job using the work order system and providing periodic status reports regarding work projects, and material consumed. E
e.) Practices preventive maintenance of plumbing tools and equipment and provides technical assistance in the purchase of new or replacement plumbing tools and equipment. E
f.) Maintains competency and currency with developments in the trade through attending professional development courses and training. E
g.) May assist in other craft areas on a temporary basis; may train and oversee the work of assistants or apprentices, as necessary. E
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires us to identify the essential (E) duties/functions of the position. We have indicated those duties with an E on the job description.
b.) Digs trenches; tests plumbing systems; prepares tools and other plumbing equipment for use; maintains equipment in safe working order. E
c.) Operates pumps, air compressors, and jackhammers; unplugs toilets and sinks. E
d.) Connects gas lines to gas furnaces; works from plans and specifications; assists with documenting the cost of repairs by keeping records of time and materials to be charged to each job using the work order system and providing periodic status reports regarding work projects, and material consumed. E
e.) Practices preventive maintenance of plumbing tools and equipment and provides technical assistance in the purchase of new or replacement plumbing tools and equipment. E
f.) Maintains competency and currency with developments in the trade through attending professional development courses and training. E
g.) May assist in other craft areas on a temporary basis; may train and oversee the work of assistants or apprentices, as necessary. E
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires us to identify the essential (E) duties/functions of the position. We have indicated those duties with an E on the job description.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Working knowledge of principles, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems; working knowledge of safety, building, and plumbing codes.
Ability to:
- To demonstrate skill in performing plumbing, installation and maintenance work.
- To make operating repairs to plumbing machinery and equipment.
- To interpret and work from blueprints, sketches, plans, and specifications.
- To use the tools and equipment skillfully and safely.
- To analyze situations and use judgment to recommend a course of action.
- To follow oral and written direction; ability to work cooperatively with others
- To be computer literate
Education and Experience
High School diploma and completion of a recognized apprenticeship program in the plumbing trade and six years of experience
Foreign Degrees
Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an Evaluation Service prior to the closing date. Certification must be attached with copies of transcripts.
License Certificates/Credentials
Valid and insurable California driver’s license.
Working Conditions
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, and twist.
- Work includes indoor and outdoor environment; subject to heavy manual labor involving lifting, climbing, pushing, pulling and exposure to high voltage.
Position Description
Rio Hondo College is currently seeking applications for temporary, hourly Plumber position on an as needed basis.
Application Procedure
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT on the closing date.
Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed.
Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed.
- Rio Hondo College online application (which includes supplemental questions)
- Résumé/Curriculum Vitae
PAPER APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS SENT VIA MAIL, FAX, OR EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
NOTE THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCE, INCLUDING INTERVIEW INVITATIONS, WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL.
Additional Information
- The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.
- Successful candidate is responsible for verifying all prior work experience and providing all academic transcripts for purposes of salary placement.
- As a condition of employment, the selected applicant must provide a set of fingerprints (at the applicant’s expense) taken by an official LiveScan agency.
- Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial employment (The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
- For positions requiring a valid California driver’s license, proof of insurability is required.
- Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for position), or the interview, please notify the Human Resources Office.
- A copy of this announcement will be provided in Braille to visually impaired applicants upon request.
Commitment to Diversity
All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.
Cancel RTF Policy
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RE-OPEN, RE-ADVERTISE, DELAY OR CANCEL FILLING THIS POSITION.
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES.
EEO Statement
Rio Hondo College is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates.
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