Plumber/Maintenance Technician

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (“NHMLAC”) was the first museum in L.A. to open its doors 107 years ago and is poised for an exciting new era as it plans for the future. Having recently completed a new strategic framework, the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County—including NHM at Exposition Park, La Brea Tar Pits and museum in mid-Wilshire, and the William S. Hart Museum in Newhall—is looking forward to new building projects and campaigns, exhibitions, community outreach, and innovative audience engagement. 

The NHMLAC values and endeavors to support diversity, equity, inclusion, and access within its organization and communities. Candidates who identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color (BIPOC), neurodiverse, a woman, a person with disability, a veteran, and/or a part of the LGBTQAI+ community are welcome and encouraged to apply. 

The NHMLAC is seeking a Plumber/Maintenance Technician for our Operations department.  The Plumber/Maintenance Technician works closely with the Manager, Crafts & Facility Services to perform a wide variety of building mechanical and repair work involving carpentry, electrical, masonry, painting, plumbing, or other mechanical and maintenance duties at the museums.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Plumbing:  Installs piping for hot and cold water, waste sewage, vent and leader lines, gas, compressed air, etc.  Installs and inspects piping of all types of materials subject to the plumbing code.  Installs or assembles fixtures and appliances connected to plumbing and drainage systems.  Inspects water mains, fire hydrants, service lines, fire hoses, and fire extinguishers when necessary.  Locates and removes stoppage in waste lines.  Determines reasons for operating malfunctions in piping systems and makes appropriate repairs.  Performs welding and soldering work connected with plumbing.

2. Knowledge/experience with the maintenance and repair of urinal cartridges, toilet flushometers, angle valves, p-traps, faucet O-rings, handles and cartridge valves, changing stations and stall hardware

3. Use/experience with a wide variety of snakes & rooters to clean drain lines, rain gutters

4. Building Inspection: Inspects buildings and facilities to ensure safety and to identify needs for repair and/or maintenance.

5. Apprentice Guidance: Provides when needed support and guidance to apprentices and other helpers.

This position has the following requirements:    

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required

• Two years’ experience in general building maintenance and repair involving a variety of minor carpentry, electrical, masonry, painting and plumbing work

• Licensed Journeyman in related field preferred.

• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through verbally and in writing. Ability to communicate ideas verbally and in writing.

• Heavy Equipment: Must be able to operate heavy equipment including scissor lifts, aerial work platforms and forklifts.

• Must have experience with shop tools, stationary shop equipment and hand tools.

• A valid California Driver License and a Personal Automobile Liability Insurance or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation needed to carry out job related essential functions.

The NHMLAC is especially interested in candidates whose background and experience have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to engagement and inclusion at culturally diverse audiences in museum and in sciences.

The NHMLAC is seeking applicants who have demonstrated experience and commitment working with a diverse community. This position has a compensation rate of $30.85-$33.17 per hour plus excellent benefits. This is a full-time regular, non-exempt posit