Maintenance Plumber

For questions regarding this position please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

Competitive candidates will possess experience in the following areas:

• Overseeing and managing multiple work assignments with strong attention to detail
• Commercial and industrial plumbing systems including installation troubleshooting and repair
• Familiarity with air control systems and manifolds (e.g. AirTrol/Aircold systems)
• Ordering parts coordinating with vendors and obtaining price quotes
• Knowledge of plumbing parts materials and inventory management
• Experience working in a municipal or government environment
• Experience working in detention centers jails or other secure institutional facilities

Installs and replaces water and sewer lines fixtures valves heaters water heaters and other devices working from blueprints sketches and written and oral directions.

Tests and locates trouble in plumbing systems; repairs valves pipelines faucets and fixtures repacking valves and replacing defective parts; cuts and threads pipe; cleans out obstructions in drains for water and sewer systems.

May supervise the work of helpers; may fire boilers and maintain proper steam pressure and water levels on an assigned shift as required.

Estimates cost of new plumbing and installations.

EITHER I
Experience: Completion of a recognized plumbers apprenticeship training program.

OR II

Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible experience performing work in installing and repairing plumbing systems and equipment; Two years of the required experience may be substituted on the basis of:

Completion of 12 semester or 18 quarter units in trade related courses taken at a recognized college being equal to six months of experience.

OR

Completion of 144 hours of trade related instruction taken at a union training center adult school vocational school or specialized industrial program being equal to six months of experience.

Knowledge of: The methods tools materials and equipment used in the plumbing trade; pertinent plumbing codes.

Ability to:Read and write English at the level necessary for successful job performance; work from blueprints and sketches or oral and written directions; use the tools and equipment of the plumbing trade; lay out estimate procedures and install plumbing systems.

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver License at the time of application. The Maintenance Plumber will travel throughout County facilities to perform work assignments as needed.

For questions regarding this recruitment:
Please contact Valeria Ramirez at or .

Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
If you are experiencing technical problems you may contact the applicant support desk Monday through Friday 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or toll-free 1-.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference and as applicable the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate spouses death certificate a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference. For complete details and documentation requirements please review the Veterans Preference Policy C-3 here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .

If you are experiencing technical problems you may contact the applicant support desk Monday through Friday 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or toll-free 1-.