General Plumber Apprentice II – Public Works (7466 PEX)

Company Description

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.

Application Opening: March 18, 2025
Application Deadline: Apply Immediately. Application filing will be open at least through March 28th, 2025, and will close any time thereafter.
Compensation Range: $109,668 - $138,970 Annually
Recruitment ID: PEX-7466-EXEMPT, REF39990E
PEX-7466-146799, RTF0146798-01035656

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 36 months.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY:
 1. Complete this General Plumber Apprentice II (7466 PEX) job application on SmartRecruiters;

AND

 2. Complete the 7466 PEX-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 complete MQSQ.

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

Starting pay for this Program is $109,668 per year along with City medical, dental, retirement and other benefits.  Apprentices receive pay increases every 6 months as long as they make satisfactory progress in their 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 II (7466) within our Operations division.

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of a qualified journey level 7347 Plumber, as a General Plumber Apprentice II, 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 II, your duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist with plumbing duties including building alterations, maintenance and repair pro