General Plumber Apprentice I – Street and Sewer Repair – Public Works (7465 PEX) - City and County of San Francisco

*This posting has been amended to reflect a change in the application deadline.

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.

Application Opening: Friday, September 06, 2024
Application Deadline:  Friday, September 20, 2024 
Compensation Range: $72,020 - $100,802 Annually
Recruitment ID: PEX-7465-146797, RTF0146794-01113760

Appointment Type: Permanent-Exempt (PEX), Category 18. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer and not exceed thirty-six (36) months.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY:
 1. Complete this General Plumber Apprentice I (7465 PEX) job application on SmartRecruiters;

AND

 2. Complete the Minimum Qualifications Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ).  Interested applicants are required to complete both items: MQSQ and job application. Job applications will only be considered if supplemented by a completed MQSQ.

General Plumber Apprenticeship Program 
The General Plumber Apprenticeship is leading to the journey level 7347-Plumber. Apprentices are expected to satisfactorily complete the training and related instruction for each type of equipment in order to qualify for the promotion to 7466-General Plumber Apprentice II.  This requires progressive responsibility for carrying out duties according to instructions.

Apprentices will work under direct supervision of a qualified journey-level General Plumber during the apprenticeship as required by the trade.  They will learn the operation, repair and maintenance of water mains, pipes, meters, fire hydrants, gates and valves, the work typical of the 7347-Plumber.

Starting pay for this Program is $72,020 per year along with City medical, dental, retirement and other benefits.  Apprentices receive pay increases every 6 months as long as you make satisfactory progress in your training and educational classes.  Failure to meet satisfactory progress in the Program will result in dismissal from the Program.

About Apprenticeships in the City & County of San Francisco
ApprenticeshipSF is the City's apprenticeship program.  Apprenticeships are a City-Union partnership using an "earn and learn'' model using a unique combination of structured classroom learning with on-the-job training from an assigned journey level mentor. Apprenticeships are multi-year training programs, upon completion of an Apprenticeship program, participants receive an industry issued, nationally recognized credential that certifies occupational proficiency, is portable, and provides a pathway to a fulfilling career.

San Francisco Public Works (Public Works) has a far-reaching portfolio with a $453 million annual operating budget, an active capital portfolio that exceeds $3 billion and a workforce of 1,700-plus employees. The department operates around the clock, touching every neighborhood in San Francisco. The staff designs and manages the construction of civic buildings and streets; cleans and greens the right of way; maintains civic buildings; manages multi-million-dollar bond programs; trains people for jobs; keeps the right of way free of hazards; paves the roads; repairs bridges and public stairways; expands accessibility; and works at the forefront addressing some of San Francisco’s biggest challenges. With a mission to enhance the quality of life in San Francisco for residents, visitors and business owners, Public Works is committed to providing outstanding public service through an equity lens.

Please visit the “About Us” section of our website at https://www.sfpublicworks.org about to learn more about the department’s core values, Racial Equity Initiative, leadership team, history, budget and more.

Public Works currently has vacancies for the position of General Plumber Apprentice I (7465) within our Street and Sewer Repair division.

Street and Sewer Repair
Oversees paving and street repair work, sewer repair, patch paving and pothole fixes; installation of traffic control devices (speed humps, raised crosswalks, speed tables); installation/modification to catch basins, manholes and culverts; grinding and paving for installation of ADA curb ramps; ongoing sand clearing from Great Highway roadway and promenade – all with the goal of creating a safer and more resilient city.

Under direct supervision of a qualified journey level 7347 Plumber, as a General Plumber Apprentice I, you will learn the operation, repair and maintenance of water mains, pipes, meters, fire hydrants, gates, and valves.

Important and Essential Duties:
As a General Plumber Apprentice I, your duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist with plumbing duties including building alterations, maintenance and repair projects, and other appurtenant and miscellaneous structures.
• Install, alter, replace, and repair plumbing, such as water, sewage, and drainage systems.
• Learn to cut, bend, assemble, and install various pipes, fittings, and fixtures for water, sanitary, drainage, heating, gas, and other plumbing systems.
• Assist with installing, altering, repairing, or replacing all plumbing fixtures.
• Assist with threading, reaming, assembling, caulking, soldering, and welding of various pipes and component parts.
• Assist with installing, altering, and repairing valves, fittings, and other plumbing parts and equipment, including such items as hot water boilers, sterilizers, steam tables, sinks, thermal control apparatus, sprinkler heads, hydrants, and service pipes.
• Assist with repairing and installing new water and drainage lines and waste and sewage pipes.
• Learn to check plumbing fixtures for leaks and other defects, opening and cleaning clogged drains, pipes, and traps.
• Maintain simple working records and reports as directed.

Working Conditions:
Nature of work involves considerable dexterity in the use of fingers, hands, limbs, and body with exposure to physical and working conditions where moderately serious injuries may occur.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Applicant must be on a current UA Local 38 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry Apprentice eligible list; OR

Applicant must be a current indentured UA Local 38 Utility Plumber Apprentice who has not completed more than two (2) years (4000 hours) of their combined work process and classroom study.

License and Certification:
Possession of a valid California driver’s license

Conditions of Employment:

• Valid Driver’s License: Applicants must possess a valid State of California driver’s license with no restrictions that would prohibit them from legally performing the essential functions and duties of the role. 
• Incumbent will work at municipal facilities including San Bruno Jail, Hall of Justice, Airport and Port. Plumbers are required to work at all of these facilities, which require security clearance at the time of appointment in order for the department to maintain service orders and for work to be performed on time. Security clearance is based on an individual’s background.

Desirable Qualifications: The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify candidates advancing to the interview process and/or to identify job finalist(s) at the end of the selection process when referred for hiring.

• Construction experience
• Utility or house plumbing experience.
• Experience working with hand tools.
• Experience soldering copper pipes.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Upon being hired, the apprentice, the employer Department of Human Resources and the Joint Apprenticeship Committee must sign an apprenticeship indenture.  This is an agreement with the employer City and the Apprentice, which is filed with the State of California Department of Industrial Relations Division of Apprenticeship Standards, that the employer will train the apprentice in accordance with the apprenticeship standards and the collective bargaining agreement or MOU.

Physical skills require considerable physical effort in the installation, repair and maintenance of water mains, pipes, meters, fire hydrants, gate valves, the ability to lift heavy objects up to 55 pounds; physical stamina to stand, stoop, bend, climb ladders and for confined space entry in tight crawl spaces.

Verification:
Applicants will be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements.

Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. 

Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores. 

Selection Procedures:
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

The selection process will include an evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the Department will move forward in the recruitment process.

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ):
Candidates will be required to complete an MQSQ as part of the employment application. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all of the steps in the selection procedure.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: At the City and County of San Francisco, we share a commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for what they say and do to make San Francisco an inclusive and equitable place to live and work by employing fair and just practices to and for all.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the Analyst, Eric Chan, at Eric.K.Chan@sfdpw.org.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their 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.