Plumber II

About the role

Welcome to San Diego International Airport, where our core purpose is to create an exceptional experience for both our community and visitors from around the world. It extends beyond just flights; we embody the vibrant spirit of San Diego itself—sunny, welcoming, and full of life. We are committed to attracting, fostering, and empowering a team of talented individuals who can deliver our strategic goals:

• Advance Airport Development
• Transform the Customer Experience
• Optimize Ongoing Business
• Cultivate Our Culture

Here, you’ll find a workplace culture that is anchored in our collective mindsets: collaboration, empathy, inclusivity, thoughtful decision-making, active listening, and always believing the best in people. If you are ready to contribute to a team that values meaningful impact and enjoys the journey along the way, we invite you to apply today and help us connect our community to the world.

About the Job

The Facilities Management Department is looking for a skilled Plumber II to help keep SAN operating safely, efficiently, and reliably. In this journey-level role, the selected candidate will play an essential part in maintaining the plumbing systems and infrastructure that support our busy airport every day. From designing and installing systems to performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and complex repairs, their expertise will help ensure our facilities remain safe, functional, and ready to serve millions of travelers.

What You’ll Do

• Plumbing Systems: Install, maintain and repair Plumbing systems and fixtures which include restroom facilities, water heaters, pumps, valves, plumbing control devices, faucets, pipes, drains, water and sewer systems, fountains, backflow devices, fire sprinkler system, air and gas lines.
• Technical Layouts: Sketches and lays out work from drawings. Interprets blueprints, schematics, and diagrams, requisitions supplies, maintains records and logs. Ensures compliance of work with codes for a variety of equipment, and facilities. Operates tools and equipment, drills, jackhammers, saws, pipe snakes, pipe threading machines, hand and power tools.
• Operations Support: Operates computer to create and access records, timecards, and work orders. Responds to emergency situations. Coordinates work with stakeholders and other trades. Assists with training or instructing others. Performs related duties as assigned.
• Work-Related Driving*: Drive and operate Authority vehicles to job sites and multiple locations throughout the Authority campus. Transport essential equipment for projects and repairs.

The Skills You Need

• Change Management - Identifies and implements available tools, techniques, and behaviors necessary to support change efforts that require the adoption and realization of change to achieve project outcomes and initiatives; adapts to evolving situations and effectively addresses resistances and concerns.
• Project Management - Strong organizational skills and ability to complete assignments within expectations. Ability to deliver targeted results to specification, at cost, and on schedule. Must be flexible to work the second or third shift including weekends and holidays.
• Relationship & Interpersonal Skills – Demonstrates collaborative interpersonal proficiency to engage teams and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels within and outside the organization. Exhibits consistency and reliability; demonstrates awareness of others.
• Leveraging Technology - Effectively uses and generates information electronically, integrates technology solutions and systems.

Requirements & Qualifications

The Experience You Need to Have

• Graduation from high school or possession of a G.E.D
• Two years of journey-level plumbing experience
• Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements

• Maintain a valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Authority’s vehicle insurance policy.
• Successful completion of a fingerprint-based background investigation, training, and testing required for employment and operation of Authority and San Diego County physical security, surveillance, radio, and telecommunications equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Backflow Testers License issued by the County of San Diego or State of California
• Note: The candidate selected for this vacancy will work the second and or third shift schedule which requires night shift and weekend work; including being called back to work during emergency situations.
• *Driving is an Essential Function

• This role requires regular driving as a critical part of performing work-related duties, specifically involving the operation of Airport Authority vehicles.
• A valid California driver’s license is required, along with strict adherence to all traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Applicants must maintain an acceptable driving record to operate Authority vehicles.
• Compliance with Airport Authority vehicle use policies, including safety protocols and reporting requirements, is mandatory.
• Applicants must acknowledge that driving Airport Authority vehicles is an essential function of this role.

• Don’t meet every requirement?
• That’s okay.
• At San Diego International Airport, we value diverse experiences and a willingness to learn.
• Some roles require specific qualifications or degrees, but others don’t—and we're always open to individuals committed to growth and excellence.
• If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.
• And if it’s not the right fit, we’ll keep you in mind for future opportunities.
• We have may have the perfect spot for you to land.