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.
Why You'll Love Working at SAN:
Location: The Facilities Management campus, the new Airport Authority Administration building, and other unique buildings located on the San Diego International Airport campus near downtown. You will have the exciting opportunity to work around stunning views of our runway, San Diego Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and the city skyline.
Salary: The minimum hiring salary for the Plumber II is $38.19. The full pay range for the Plumber II is $38.19 - $44.54 - $51.69 an hour.
Benefits: You will enjoy 14 paid holidays, 18 – 33 days of vacation (PTO), parental and child care benefits, salary continuance for family & parental leave, tuition reimbursement, ensure your future with our retirement plan options including our comprehensive pension plan and 457 defined contribution plan. Plus, take advantage of our annual employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account, designed to support your personal development and growth activities—and much more!
Wellness: Enjoy a workplace that makes well‑being part of the daily routine! Tap into multiple on‑site gyms, unwind or brainstorm in outdoor workspaces, connect with financial wellness advisors, and explore scenic walking trails just steps from campus, all wrapped in a supportive wellness package designed to help you feel your best inside and outside of work.
Application Deadline: November 22, 2026. Applications will be reviewed after the closing date.
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.
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