Maintenance Plumber
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Salary:$78884.00 $94502.72 Annually
THE POSITION
Are you a dedicated plumbing professional looking for a rewarding opportunity in public service The County of Santa Barbara is accepting applications for a Maintenance Plumberin Santa Barbara with the Community Services Department. Under general direction performs skilled plumbing work in the maintenance repair and installation of gas water sewer lift stations water wells and irrigation; performs related duties as required. If youre a skilled plumber looking for a stable career with excellent benefits and the opportunity to make a real difference we encourage you to apply today. Become part of a team that values your trade and your servicebuild your future with the County of Santa Barbara.We are also accepting applications to establish one employment list that will be used to fill current and future vacancies in the Community Services Departmentand theGeneral Services Department in multiple locations throughout the County of Santa Barbara.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Incumbents in this job class perform skilled plumbing work in the upkeep of County facilities and equipment. It is distinguished from the Building Maintenance Worker series by the latters regular assignment to perform varied duties relating to the maintenance and repair of County buildings. It is further distinguished from the Park Maintenance Worker class by its emphasis on performing skilled journeylevel plumbing while the latter performs a wide variety of general maintenance and construction tasks.Benefits: The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits click on the Benefits Tab above or HERE to view more information. Applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for:
- Retirement reciprocity
- Time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate
The Ideal Candidate will possess:
- Ability to work independently organize and prioritize work and address timesensitive issues
- Strong work ethic and integrity
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word and Outlook)
The work schedule for this position will depend on the needs of the department which may include working on weekends holidays evenings and oncall shifts.
Examples of Duties
- Installs and repairs pipes fittings and fixtures.
- Operates and maintains pumps and water treatment systems hot and cold water systems and similar components water wells and irrigation fixtures.
- Maintains and repairs water sprinklers irrigation systems sewer lift stations and water wells.
- Tests completed work and makes necessary adjustments; makes periodic inspections of systems for safe and efficient operation.
- Estimates material labor and total costs of repair and installation jobs.
- Makes reports of time and materials required to repair and maintain equipment.
- Maintains records of systems operations.
- May supervise helpers on major installations and repair jobs.
Employment Standards
- One year of experience performing journey level plumbing;OR
- One year of experience performing duties equivalent to the class of Building Maintenance Worker II with Santa Barbara County that included responsibility for skilled plumbing; OR
- A combination of training education and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Additional Qualifications:
- Possession of a valid California Class C Drivers License may be required. Incumbent will be required to travel throughout the County of Santa Barbara.
- Certification on backflow prevention device tester may be required depending upon the job vacancy.
- May be required to obtain a Class A Drivers License.
- May be required to wear a uniform.
Knowledge of:water and gas installation; maintenance and repair methods tools materials and equipment used in plumbing maintenance repair and construction work; safety procedures requirements and equipment.
Ability to:trace and analyze causes of plumbing irrigation water well and sewer lift station problems and make repairs; read interpret and work from blueprints; prepare rough sketches of work and estimates of materials and labor; work cooperatively with others; speak and write clearly.
Some positions may require knowledge of water wells sewer lift stations and irrigation systems.
Supplemental Information
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:
- Review applications and supplemental questionnaireto determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.
- Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking:Responses to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and scored. Candidates final score and rank on the employment list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 qualified candidates.
Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking examination to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established all candidates will receive an email notice of their score on the exam(s) rank on the employment list and exact duration of the employment list. Human Resources will notify you by mail if your name is removed.
Recruiters will correspond with applicants by emailduring each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Processsteps listed above to ensure they do not miss the required deadlines.
Conditional Job Offer: Appointee may be subject to a postoffer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a oneyear probationary period.
The following process is only used for the General Services Department as part of the background investigation process for this position after the candidate is extended a conditional offer of employment:
- Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ): The selected individual will receive a notice regarding the completion of a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ). Failure to submit a PHQ by the deadline will result in disqualification from the hiring process for the General Services Department.
- Background Investigation: The selected individual will be required to complete a Personal History Statement (PHS) and undergo an extensive background investigation that includes an evaluation of references prior employment drug history residence history and neighborhood check. This process may take 46 weeks.
- Live Scan: Electronic fingerprint scanning that is certified by the State Department of Justice.
Current or excessive use of drugs sale of drugs serious criminal history or deception relating to employment history may bar employment.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of accommodation needed from a professional source such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.
Disaster Service Worker:Pursuant to Governmental Code section 3100 all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination harassment and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law state law or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a meritbased selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a longstanding practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday June 3 2025 at 4:59 p.m. PST postmarks not accepted. You can view job postings and apply online 24 hours a day at .
Employment Type
Full-Time
