The Presidio Trust is seeking a Plumber who will support the Buildings Preventive Maintenance Department. The Presidio Trust is an innovative federal agency that stewards and shares the history, beauty, and wonder of the Presidio for everyone to enjoy forever. The ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone, the Presidio was once a military post under three flags. Today, it is a surprising national park site spanning 1,500 acres at the Golden Gate. Its rare natural habits, inspiring views, and world-class trails are a local and global attraction. It is among the most biologically diverse parks in America and a popular destination with beaches, museums, restaurants, hotels, homes, and offices.
Reporting to the Trade Supervisor, the Plumber assembles, installs, and repairs pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems in and around Presidio Trust properties. Contributes to the clean, safe and environmentally conscientious plumbing and related management, operations and maintenance systems of The Trust.
This is a full-time position with benefits and a starting at $47.34 per hour, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. This position is included in a bargaining unit, specifically the Laborer’s International Union of North America, Local 792, United Public Employees of California. Applications received by January 2, 2026, will receive first consideration.
Execute work orders submitted for rental units. Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve all aspects of plumbing and heating issues.
Identify, assess, and implement scope of work for repairs to eliminate recurring systemic problems, including maintenance friendly permanent repairs, while holding conservational value as a priority.
Inspect structures to ascertain obstructions and to prevent weakening of structure from installation of pipes.
Assess, repair, replace all piping systems for plumbing and heating including water and gas in residential and commercial buildings.
Repair and maintain plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes, and opening clogged drains.
Drive service trucks to transport tools and equipment to work sites. Maintain service truck per GSA guidelines. Clean interior and exterior, check fluids and lights, ensure tools and material for jobs are secured and safe for travel.
Manage daily and long-term work schedule for plumbing and heating projects delegated by work leader and supervisor.
Assist co-workers in the field on out-of-the-ordinary challenges or bigger workloads.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Associate degree or equivalent from two (2)-year college or technical school; OR five (5) years related experience AND/OR training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to draft, read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Excellent Customer Service
Desired Qualifications
A passion for the mission and values of the Presidio Trust.
HVAC Experience
Background Check
This position is subject to an employment background check which shall consist of a review of applicable county, state and Federal criminal and civil records, state bankruptcy indexes, driver’s license, education, and employment history. An individual’s granting of a background check and resulting report is voluntary. However, employment is contingent upon the successful completion of an employment background check. The Presidio Trust may refuse to hire an individual, may rescind an offer of employment to an individual, or may review and terminate the employment of a current employee not successfully completing the background check.
The Presidio Trust is an equal opportunity employer, offering a competitive benefits package. To learn more, visit www.presidio.gov/about/presidio-trust/careers.