Lead Plumber & Irrigation Specialist - Buildings & Grounds Department (2026-27)

Ref. PCN2288

BASIC FUNCTION:  Perform journey-level work with various materials and fixtures used in installation, removal, maintenance, extension, and alteration of plumbing systems.  Train, provide work direction, and guidance to assigned personnel.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements).

E = Essential Functions 

Oversee the installation, repair, and servicing of all work related to plumbing and irrigation operations.  

Install and repair general plumbing.  

Install water piping and tap main water lines.  

Install sewer piping and tap sewer mains and laterals.  

Renew pipes, valves and fittings.  

Repair and replace plumbing fixtures and assemblies.  

Weld and braze joints.  

Clean and repair drains, waste, and sewer pipes.  

Repair, replace, and adjust domestic hot water systems.  

Conduct swimming pool maintenance including service of pump and chain, and monitor water quality.  

Complete work assignments from plans, oral and written instructions, sketches and drawings.  

Work with all District employees, architecture and engineering employees, and outside contractors.  

Provide work direction and guidance to assigned personnel.  

Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to: graduation from high school and completion of an approved State of California Apprenticeship Program and six years of journey-level plumbing experience.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California Apprenticeship Certificate of Completion

Valid California Driver’s License

Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:

Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures governing workscope

Safety and Health Protection on the Job (OSHA Regulations)

Safe working methods and procedures

Technical aspects of field of specialty, plumbing and irrigation

Tools, materials, equipment, and standard practices of the plumbing trade

Test and repair backflow

Pool maintenance

ABILITY TO:

Accurately estimate labor, time, and material 

Work from diagrams, blueprints, shop drawings, sketches, shop plans, and specifications

Use plumbing tools and equipment

Repair and maintain irrigation systems

Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing workscope

Communicate effectively in English orally and in writing 

Understand and follow oral and written instructions

Meet schedules and timelines

Maintain routine records

Complete work independently with minimal supervision

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

Observe all legal and District defensive driving practices

Provide work direction and guidance to assigned personnel

WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT: 

Indoor or outdoor environment; driving a District vehicle to conduct work; seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions; working around and with machinery having moving parts; exposure to hazardous chemicals

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Consistent mental alertness and dexterity of fingers and both arms and hands to ensure safety and successful completion of essential functions; standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods of time; lifting and carrying light to moderately-heavy objects, occasionally more than 75 pounds; pushing and pulling exerting force to approximately 50 pounds, occasionally 50 pounds; handling small to large-sized materials, equipment or items; climbing up and down ladders and scaffolding; bending and twisting at waist and neck; crouching and crawling; kneeling and bending at the waist; reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; repetitive use of upper extremities; seeing to read, write, and to complete installations and repairs; hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.

Salary : $96,354 - $116,319