Maintenance Specialist - Plumber

DEFINITION
Under the supervision of the appropriate supervisor or administrator, the incumbent performs highly skilled work in installing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing, fixtures, and plumbing-related equipment; values and promotes the mission and vision of the college.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Under general supervision, most of the time is spent performing skilled journey-level installation, repair, and troubleshooting plumbing work. The incumbent may be assigned to perform general maintenance work outside the plumbing trade. 

1. Works from verbal instructions, blueprints, sketches, and work orders to perform installations of advanced plumbing systems and repair existing systems and components.
2. Provides recommendations on the design and installation of plumbing systems for new construction and existing facilities.
3. Installs, repairs, and replaces all types of water piping, sewer mains and laterals, valves, fittings, ball-cocks, angle stops, and other fixtures; packs faucets or replaces as needed.
4. Repairs domestic water supply.
5. Repair waste and drainage pipes; cleans and clears drains and removes obstructions from sewer systems using mechanical or chemical means.
6. Estimates the amount of materials and labor required for assigned jobs; requisitions needed supplies approved by supervisor.
7. Maintains and cares for plumbing tools, and other facilities tools and equipment used in the performance of assignments.
8. Demolition as assigned may require removal of concrete or asphalt; digging ditches and trenches, shoring as necessary; covering ditches and trenches; opening of walls or ceilings to gain access for repairs.
9. Installs and repairs gas lines, responds to calls for gas leaks and gas odors investigates to find the source and makes repairs as needed. 
10. Installs, maintains, and repairs air-lines and air compressors.
11. Installs, inspects, and repairs automatic water valves, flush valves, and monitors backflow devices, drinking fountains, safety showers, and eye wash stations. 
12. Installs, inspects, repairs, maintains, and troubleshoots gas and electric hot water heaters and instant hot heating units.
13. Meets with outside contractors and vendors.
14. Weld, cut, and braze/solder using arc, oxy-acetylene, and MIG welding equipment
15. Assists other maintenance personnel in various trades by performing skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled duties.
16. Assists with district functions and moves which includes setting up and taking down of stages, chairs, and the moving or relocation of furniture as assigned.
17. Respond to emergency repairs after working hours, as required.
18. Operates a computer to access work orders, district email, and to interact with suppliers and technical support.
19. Plans and lays out assigned tasks; keeps time, labor, and material records, prepares cost estimates.
20. Directs or oversees the work of other staff assisting with plumber’s assignments.
21. Reports safety, sanitary, and fire hazards.
22. Install, repair and clears roof drains.
23. Maintains sewer lift station. 
24. Inspects, tests, cleans and repairs water feature.
25. Repairs HVAC hydronic leaks. 
26. Inspects, tests, rapids and installs lines including but not limited to medical air, vacuum suction, deionized water, and sports drinking equipment lines and fixtures.
27. Repairs instructional fire hydrants and piping at Public Safety Training Center (PSTC) campus. 
28. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Tools, materials and standard practices of the plumbing trade;
• Applicable Uniform Plumbing Codes (UPC) and California Plumbing Codes (CPC) and regulations;
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.

Demonstrated Ability to:

• Perform skilled plumbing installation, repair, and maintenance work;
• Perform and learn to perform a wide range of general maintenance and repair work not requiring journeyman skills;
• Use plumbing tools and equipment skillfully and safely;
• Plan and layout plumbing work including estimating labor and material costs;
• Work from sketches, diagrams, blueprints, plans, and specifications;
• Maintain simple records;
• Perform shop math;
• Operate a man lift, scissor lift, and forklift safely;
• Operate a truck, observing legal and defensive driving practices;
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
• Work cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work;
• Operate a computer to access district email, research on internet, and district work order system.

Working Conditions:

• Duties are primarily performed in the Santa Maria or Lompoc campus and other off-campus centers as assigned.
• Duties are performed indoors and outdoors.
• Work requires standing, walking, climbing up and down ladders for prolonged periods.
• Work may require working with crane operators to remove or install equipment on rooftops or hard-to-access areas.
• Work requires the ability to set up and perform work on high ladders, man lifts, scissor lifts, and use harnesses and other safety equipment as required.
• The incumbent may experience interruptions while performing normal duties during the regular workday.
• Communicates with employees and vendors over the telephone, by videoconferencing, by email, and in person.

Physical Demands:

• Heavy work-lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling 75 pounds maximum with frequent lifting, pushing and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Duties are primarily performed in the Santa Maria or Lompoc campus and other off-campus centers as assigned.
• Duties are performed indoors and outdoors.
• Work requires standing, walking, climbing up and down ladders for prolonged periods.
• Work requires ability to setup and perform work on ladders, man lifts, and scissor lifts using a harnesses and other safety equipment as needed.
• The incumbent may experience interruptions while performing normal duties during the regular workday.

Special Qualifications:
Evidence of a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students with disabilities.

Education and Experience:
Three years of journey-level plumbing experience; OR four years as a plumber’s apprentice; OR certificate of completion of a vocational program for plumbing with two years of journey-level experience. Individuals possessing a high school diploma or GED and the experience, knowledge, and abilities listed above are considered to possess the necessary education.

Other Licenses and Certificates Required:

• Possession of a valid and appropriate California driver’s license and the ability to qualify for district vehicle insurance coverage.
• Forklift operator certificate within one year.
• Man lift, scissor lift operator certificate within one year.

The desired start date is September 2026.  This is a full-time, 37-hour, classified, 12-month position. 

Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

To be considered for this position, the candidate must submit the following application materials by Sunday, August 2, 2026 by 11:59 PST:

• A current and complete resume/CV of education and professional experience.
• Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.

Allan Hancock College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Allan Hancock College will not sponsor any visa applications.