San Francisco
Utility Plumber - Citywide- (7388) (U00036)
San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Overview
Application Opening: September 9, 2025; Application Filing Deadline: September 30, 2025; Annual Salary: $122,720- $149,214; Recruitment ID: (U00036) (REF48813X). THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM.
San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth and innovation, urban development, arts and entertainment, as well as social issues and change. This description reflects the City and County of San Francisco’s commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role in shaping the future of San Francisco.
Responsibilities
Under general supervision, the 7388 Utility Plumber performs skilled plumbing work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water mains, pipes, meters, fire hydrants, and hydrant leads.
Carry out and explain existing policies and methods relative to installation and maintenance activities, and maintain records and reports of repairs and services rendered.
Installing, repairing, replacing or relocating water services and mains using copper, cast iron, ductile iron, plastic or steel pipes, and bronze, copper or galvanized fittings.
Drilling and tapping water mains, locating and repairing underground and surface leaks on service pipes and water mains, and making repairs under water pressure.
Installing, changing, removing and making field repairs to water meters.
Setting meters and meter boxes, removing meters, and conducting flow and pressure tests.
Repairing gate valves, repacking glands, checking air valves when filling mains, caulking joints on new and old mains.
Supervising a small crew of semi-skilled and unskilled helpers in maintenance activities or installations of new services.
Laying out work, ordering material and maintaining documentation of work hours, materials expended, and description of completed assignments.
Supervising and assisting in the excavation and backfilling of trenches, the disinfection and flushing of mains and fittings, and the setting up and operating of equipment.
Operating, inspecting and repairing high and low pressure gate valves; painting fire hydrants; rebuilding hydrant bodies; inspecting installations and alterations of high pressure mains and hydrant leads; testing, inspecting and servicing building standpipes; inspecting, filling and repairing fire cisterns; maintaining high pressure recorders and servicing and replacing defective parts of reservoirs and tanks; performing incidental maintenance or installation of inside plumbing when required.
Class 7388 Utility Plumber performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications Completion of the recognized program of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada — City and County of San Francisco Utility Plumber Apprenticeship program in Class 7463/7464; AND
Possession of a valid California driver license.
Substitution:
Completion of a recognized five (5) year plumber’s apprenticeship program and three (3) years of journey-level experience working with water mains, pipes, hydrants and services for a water utility may be substituted for the completion of the City and County of San Francisco Utility Plumber Apprenticeship. Additional journey-level experience working with water mains, pipes, hydrants and services for a water utility may substitute for the completion of a recognized plumber’s apprenticeship program on a year-for-year basis.
Nature of Work Involves considerable physical effort and dexterity in the use of the fingers, limbs and body including confined space entry; frequent exposure to physical and working conditions where moderately serious injuries may occur; working in inclement weather and disagreeable elements with possible health hazards.
Equal Employment Opportunity The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
Selection Procedures Applicants must also complete the official application. It is essential that applicants provide complete information in identifying education, experience and training. After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:
Written Examination (Weight: 100%):
Candidates who meet minimum qualifications will be invited to attend the Written Examination. The purpose is to evaluate experience, knowledge, skills and abilities in job-related areas. A passing score must be achieved to continue in the selection process and be placed on the score report. Candidates will be placed on the eligible list in rank order according to final score. Scores may be applied to other announcements when directed by the Human Resources Director.
Note: A passing score on the Written Examination is required to continue in the selection process and be placed on the Eligible List Score Report. The department may administer additional position-specific selection procedures for final hiring decisions.
Additional Information Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco includes hiring process, conviction history, employee benefits overview, Equal Employment Opportunity, Disaster Service Worker, ADA accommodations, Veterans preference, Seniority credit in promotional exams, right to work, copies of application documents, and diversity statement.
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are accepted through an online process. Visit the official careers site and begin the application process.
Analyst Information: If you have questions, contact the Human Resources Analyst, David Jung at DJung@sfwater.org.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of protected characteristics under the law.
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San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth and innovation, urban development, arts and entertainment, as well as social issues and change. This description reflects the City and County of San Francisco’s commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role in shaping the future of San Francisco.
Responsibilities
Under general supervision, the 7388 Utility Plumber performs skilled plumbing work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water mains, pipes, meters, fire hydrants, and hydrant leads.
Carry out and explain existing policies and methods relative to installation and maintenance activities, and maintain records and reports of repairs and services rendered.
Installing, repairing, replacing or relocating water services and mains using copper, cast iron, ductile iron, plastic or steel pipes, and bronze, copper or galvanized fittings.
Drilling and tapping water mains, locating and repairing underground and surface leaks on service pipes and water mains, and making repairs under water pressure.
Installing, changing, removing and making field repairs to water meters.
Setting meters and meter boxes, removing meters, and conducting flow and pressure tests.
Repairing gate valves, repacking glands, checking air valves when filling mains, caulking joints on new and old mains.
Supervising a small crew of semi-skilled and unskilled helpers in maintenance activities or installations of new services.
Laying out work, ordering material and maintaining documentation of work hours, materials expended, and description of completed assignments.
Supervising and assisting in the excavation and backfilling of trenches, the disinfection and flushing of mains and fittings, and the setting up and operating of equipment.
Operating, inspecting and repairing high and low pressure gate valves; painting fire hydrants; rebuilding hydrant bodies; inspecting installations and alterations of high pressure mains and hydrant leads; testing, inspecting and servicing building standpipes; inspecting, filling and repairing fire cisterns; maintaining high pressure recorders and servicing and replacing defective parts of reservoirs and tanks; performing incidental maintenance or installation of inside plumbing when required.
Class 7388 Utility Plumber performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications Completion of the recognized program of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada — City and County of San Francisco Utility Plumber Apprenticeship program in Class 7463/7464; AND
Possession of a valid California driver license.
Substitution:
Completion of a recognized five (5) year plumber’s apprenticeship program and three (3) years of journey-level experience working with water mains, pipes, hydrants and services for a water utility may be substituted for the completion of the City and County of San Francisco Utility Plumber Apprenticeship. Additional journey-level experience working with water mains, pipes, hydrants and services for a water utility may substitute for the completion of a recognized plumber’s apprenticeship program on a year-for-year basis.
Nature of Work Involves considerable physical effort and dexterity in the use of the fingers, limbs and body including confined space entry; frequent exposure to physical and working conditions where moderately serious injuries may occur; working in inclement weather and disagreeable elements with possible health hazards.
Equal Employment Opportunity The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
Selection Procedures Applicants must also complete the official application. It is essential that applicants provide complete information in identifying education, experience and training. After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:
Written Examination (Weight: 100%):
Candidates who meet minimum qualifications will be invited to attend the Written Examination. The purpose is to evaluate experience, knowledge, skills and abilities in job-related areas. A passing score must be achieved to continue in the selection process and be placed on the score report. Candidates will be placed on the eligible list in rank order according to final score. Scores may be applied to other announcements when directed by the Human Resources Director.
Note: A passing score on the Written Examination is required to continue in the selection process and be placed on the Eligible List Score Report. The department may administer additional position-specific selection procedures for final hiring decisions.
Additional Information Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco includes hiring process, conviction history, employee benefits overview, Equal Employment Opportunity, Disaster Service Worker, ADA accommodations, Veterans preference, Seniority credit in promotional exams, right to work, copies of application documents, and diversity statement.
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are accepted through an online process. Visit the official careers site and begin the application process.
Analyst Information: If you have questions, contact the Human Resources Analyst, David Jung at DJung@sfwater.org.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of protected characteristics under the law.
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