Plumber

Los Angeles, United States
Plumber
Company
J. Paul Getty Trust, The
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Job type
Full-time
Via
via Getty | Careers Center - ICIMS
Job description
Getty is committed to creating a welcoming workplace that reflects the various backgrounds of the communities we serve. We value differences in the pursuit of inquiry and knowledge, mutual understanding, respect, trust, transparency, and cooperation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.
Job Summary

Maintains, repairs, inspects, installs and replaces plumbing systems, pipes, fittings and fixtures to maintain the heating, water, gas and drainage systems. Cuts, bends, threads and fits pipes with adjoining pipe assemblies. Repairs leaks and clears clogged drains. Installs sinks, showers, toilets, water heaters and related plumbing fixtures. May replace tile, replaster or paint walls through which holes have been made to gain access to plumbing. Interprets blueprints and works from sketches or verbal instructions. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

Major Job Responsibilities
• Inspects, tests, repairs, installs and maintains mechanical equipment and systems, including but not limited to fire protection systems, domestic and sewer lines and systems, eye wash stations, back flow devices, flushometers, service kitchens equipment, and grease interceptors
• Estimates time and material costs on plumbing projects
• Inspects completed work to ensure compliance and engineering specifications and Los Angeles city codes
• May requisition new plumbing supplies and equipment

Qualifications
• High School/GED
• 4 to 5 years of maintenance plumbing experience
• Valid California driver's license with less than three DMVV points
• Holds a Los Angeles County back flow tester license or able to obtain one within 12 months of employment
• Holds a C 36 contractor's license or Journeyman's card

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Ability operate plumbing tools and equipment such as cable snake machines, jetting machines, electric pipe thread machines, fiber optic cameras for inspection of drains, sonic leak detection equipment
• Ability to solder and braze copper pipe, cut and thread all sizes and types of plumbing pipe,
• Ability to repair and install plumbing fixtures (urinals, toilets, sinks)
• Ability to troubleshoot domestic and industrial plumbing systems
• Experience with sewer ejector pumps
• Familiar with the City of Los Angeles plumbing codes and regulations
• Familiar with clay valves and fire life safety systems (including fire pumps, wet and dry sprinkler systems, and flow testing)
• Familiar with pneumatic systems and grease interceptors
• Ability to read and interpret blue print drawings
• Ability to use a computerized work order tracking system

Benefits and Perks

Here are just some examples that Getty offers/provides for full-time employees:
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance coverage, starting on date of hire. Getty pays 75%-95% of the premium, depending on the plan selected.
• 403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan – with up to 5% Getty Match
• Getty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement account
• Educational Assistance and professional development
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Many positions have bi-weekly Off-Fridays
• On-Site Fitness Center at Getty Center
• Community service opportunities

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and long list of perks, go to Getty HR.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Plumber Jobs in United States

Q
What is the median salary for plumbers in the United States in 2026?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the median annual wage for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters as $61,550 ($29.59 per hour) based on May 2023 data applicable through 2026. Entry-level positions start at $39,020 annually ($18.76 per hour), while top earners make $101,910 ($48.99 per hour). Mean wages are $65,790 annually ($31.63 per hour).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Q
What work visa is required for foreign plumbers to work in the US in 2026?
Foreign plumbers qualify for H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker visas when US employers demonstrate temporary labor shortages; the FY2026 statutory cap is 66,000 visas. Employers must obtain DOL temporary labor certification and file USCIS Form I-129 with supporting job order details. Visa validity is up to 1 year, extendable to 3 years maximum.
Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Q
What education and experience are needed to start as a plumber in the US with no background?
A high school diploma or GED and being at least 18 years old qualify applicants for registered apprenticeship programs lasting 4 to 5 years. These programs include 2,000 hours of paid on-the-job training and 144 hours of related technical instruction annually. No prior experience is required, but mechanical aptitude is tested.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Q
What documents are required to apply for plumber apprenticeship programs in the US?
Applicants must submit a high school diploma or GED, proof of age (18+ via birth certificate or ID), Social Security card, and driver's license or state ID. Some programs require a pre-apprenticeship drug test and physical exam results. Applications go through DOL-registered sponsors found on Apprenticeship.gov.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship