HELPER, PIPE TRADES

Position/Program Information

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION

EXAM NUMBER:

D6355A

RECRUITMENT TYPE:

We encourage applications from everyone who believes they meet or exceed the requirements listed below.

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD:
We will be accepting online applications from Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Thursday, May 21, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (PT).
All applications must be received BEFORE 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Thursday, May 21, 2026, to be accepted.

Why Work for Us?
Working for Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation offers the opportunity to be part of a department that stewards some of the region’s most valued public spaces, including parks, trails, recreational facilities, and community centers! These spaces support a wide range of programs and services that promote health, wellness, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. By joining our team, you will help maintain and improve these resources; contributing to meaningful recreational and cultural experiences that improve the quality of life for millions of residents and visitors each year!

What does a Helper, Pipe Trades do?
Positions allocable to this class perform various pipe repairs, maintenance, and installations, plumbing, and other tasks. This work includes the more routine, semi-skilled tasks.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists water service crews in the installation, maintenance, and repair of service connections, water mains, meters, hydrants, and water storage and pumping plant equipment.
• Excavation work, as needed, in connection with the alteration, repair, or installation of pipes, tanks, and other equipment, using pneumatic tools to break concrete surfaces when necessary.
• Locates and removes stoppages in waste lines.
• Assists in fitting, laying, hanging, connecting, and testing pipe.
• Installs or assembles fixtures and appliances connected to plumbing and drainage systems.
• Cuts and threads pipes and leads and caulks joints.
• Brazes and solders copper tubing and piping.
• Maintains tools and equipment.
• Cleans work area.
• Drives automotive equipment to and from work sites.
• Assists in the installation and maintenance of insulating materials.
• Operates power-driven pipe machines.
• Replaces washers and assists in repairing valves, thermostats, radiators, and other plumbing fixtures and appliances.

For additional information, please view the classification specification: Helper, Pipe Trades

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
One year's (1) full-time experience, or 1920 hours of part-time/hourly experience assisting in pipe fitting work*.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Additional points will be given to applicants who possess the following:

• Additional years of experience as mentioned in Requirements, beyond the required 1 year.
• Successful completion of a state or trade union/council recognized, in-person pipe-trade or pre-apprenticeship training program.**
• Successful completion of a state or trade union/council recognized pipe-trade apprenticeship program.**

DRIVER LICENSE REQUIREMENT:

A valid California Class C Driver License is required*** to perform job-related essential functions. For positions that require driving, successful applicants must acquire and present a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not submit their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*Pipe Fitting Work refers to installing, repairing, and maintaining piping systems for water, gas, and waste in residential and commercial settings.
** To receive credit for any of the listed certificates or programs , applicants must include a legible scan or photo of their original certificate or letter from the authorizing organization on letterhead, acknowledging successful completion of program, as an upload at time of filing or as an e-mail attachment within 10 business days from the last day of filing.

***To receive credit for the required California Driver License, applicants must include a picture or scan of their current driver license as an upload at time of filing or as an e-mail attachment within 10 business days from the last day of filing.

Documents can be e-mailed to fsanchez@parks.lacounty.gov . Applicant name, exam name, and exam number must be indicated in body of the e-mail. The subject of the e-mail should state "Helper, Pipe Trades Docs". We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.


WITHHOLD INFORMATION:
No withholds will be allowed. Required experience must be fully met by the last day of filing.

OUT-OF-CLASS INFORMATION:
If you performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and you believe qualifies you for this opportunity, please describe the out-of-class duties in detail in the Work Experience and Supplemental Questions sections of their application. We also encourage you to submit any supporting documentation such as out of class/additional responsibility bonuses, verification of experience documents, and performance evaluations in order to assist our review of your qualifications.
PHYSICAL CLASS IV - Arduous:
This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.

VETERAN'S CREDIT:
Veterans may be eligible for Veteran's Credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. In order to be considered for Veteran's Credit, we will need a copy of the applicant's form DD214 to review. A clear, legible scan or picture the form DD214 must be uploaded to the application or e-mailed to the exam analyst at fsanchez@parks.lacounty.gov as soon as possible so, if you are eligible for veteran's credit, we can include it before promulgating the list of eligible candidates. If e-mailed, the message must include "Arbo. Gardener - Vet. Credit" in the subject line and the applicant's name and the exam number in the body.

Additional Information

EXAM CONTENT:
This examination will consist of a Training & Experience Assessment which will evaluate training and experience as listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire and Work History Sections, and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system. This evaluation is worth 100% of the total score.

Applicants MUST meet the requirements AND achieve the passing score of 70% or higher to be placed on the eligible list.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE:
The application includes a supplemental questionnaire at the end.

• Responses will be evaluated to ensure job requirements are met.
• Responses will also be evaluated to generate a score using a standardized system, based on the required and desirable qualifications.
• All requested and pertinent information must be submitted to ensure accurate evaluation.

ELIGIBILITY & VACANCY INFORMATION:
Candidates receiving a passing score will be placed on a list in the order of the score group for a period of 12 months.
We may use an alternative banding method in line with Civil Service Rule 11.01(D)

Location:
LA County Parks and Recreation North County Construction Unit
31320 Castaic Rd, Castaic, CA 91384, USA

APPLICATION & FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted . Interested candidates can apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. This website also allows for tracking application status updates.

The application and supplemental questionnaire must be filled out completely. Relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and a clear description of work performed, must be provided.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the requirements or class specification as work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

CORRESPONDENCE VIA E-MAIL:

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application. It is important that a valid email address is provided. Applicants who choose to unsubscribe or opt out of receiving our emails, may view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence.

To prevent emails from going to spam or junk folders, applicants should add the listed domains and email addresses as authorized senders in their contacts:

• • fsanchez@parks.lacounty.gov
  • info@governmentjobs.com
  • noreply@governmentjobs.com

Note: Test scores cannot be given over the telephone.

New or updated email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to GovernmentJobs.com and following the prompts. This is to improve the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER & USER ID:
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. It must be included when applying. All applicants must file their application online, using their own Social Security Number, User ID, and Password. Using a family member's or friend's information may erase an applicant's original application.

COMPUTER & INTERNET ACCESS at PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Department Contact Name: Francis Sanchez
Department Contact Number: (626) 588-5115
Department Contact Email: fsanchez@parks.lacounty.gov

ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 588-5109
Teletype Phone: (213) 427-6118
California Relay Services Phone: (800)735-2922

For detailed information, please click here

Closing Date/Time: 5/21/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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