What are the responsibilities and job description for the MAINTENANCE PLUMBER position at County of Fresno?
- Position Description
- Scheduled Salary Increase:5% effective 7/10/23 ($58,786 - $71,474 Annually)APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLYThe Fresno County Department of Internal Services is currently offering a challenging and rewarding career for a skilled, experienced plumbing professional interested in serving as a Maintenance Plumber.
Maintenance Plumbers are responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing systems and related equipment at Fresno County facilities. This is a journey level (experienced level) classification and the incumbent is expected to use appropriate procedures and techniques in accomplishing assigned tasks.Note: The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions. Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.
As a condition of employment, selected candidates will be required to obtain and maintain security clearance to access Fresno County detention facilities. Fresno County detention facilities are "No Hostage" facilities. This means in the event you are taken hostage, the County will not bargain for your safe release.
Positions in this classification are in Medical Group III - Heavy Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require heavy physical effort using arms, legs, back and trunk in frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing (or offering resistance equivalent to) over 25 pounds. Generally, considerable bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, as well as standing and walking are involved. Physical stamina is usually required and explosive strength using bursts of energy may be required, depending upon specific position assignments.
Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. - Samples of Duties
The information listed below is meant to serve as samples of job duties and responsibilities for positions in this classification. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive, but indicative of several types of duties performed. Consequently, this information does not reflect Essential Functions for any given position in this classification.
- Performs maintenance of plumbing systems and related equipment.
- Installs, tests, maintains, and repairs sewer, water, steam, heat, gas, and drainage lines and related equipment.
- Installs, maintains, and repairs plumbing fixtures, including drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, and urinals.
- Inspects facilities to identify plumbing maintenance needs.
- Plans plumbing work, determines materials and supplies required, and estimates costs; orders materials and supplies.
- Assists in the maintenance of sewage lift stations.
- May respond to after-hour emergencies.
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Plumbing codes, theory, design, principles and practices;
- Materials, methods, and tools involved in rough/finish plumbing work;
- Proper use and operation of hand tools, as well as electric power tools, including their maintenance and repair;
- On-the-job safety and use of personal protective equipment;
- Design techniques including interpretation of blueprints, technical plans, drawings, models, and other construction documents.
Skills/Abilities to:- Interpret work instructions and safety labels;
- Interpret blueprint drawings and related construction documents;
- Practice appropriate safety precautions and procedures;
- Effectively operate hand and power tools used to install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems and related equipment;
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
- Install or adapt equipment and technology to County facilities;
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all organizational levels, as well as with other agencies and the public;
- Demonstrate and maintain a high degree of initiative, maturity, integrity, accountability, and good judgment;
- Respond to after-hour emergencies.
- Minimum Qualifications
- OPTION 1:
Experience: Four (4) years of full-time, paid work experience installing, maintaining, and repairing piping, plumbing fixtures, and related equipment in a commercial and/or industrial setting.
OPTION 2:
Certification: Possession of a certificate of completion from a plumbing apprenticeship program recognized by the California Apprenticeship Council, the Federal Bureau of Apprenticeship Training, or a state apprenticeship council authorized by the Federal Bureau of Apprenticeship Training.
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time, paid work experience installing, maintaining, and repairing piping, plumbing fixtures, and related equipment in a commercial and/or industrial setting.
In addition to the options listed above, the following is also required:
License: Possession of a valid class "C" driver's license, or equivalent.
Other: As a condition of employment, selected candidates will be required to obtain and maintain security clearance to access Fresno County detention facilities.
TO PREVENT THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOU APPLICATION, PLEASE NOTE:- Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and filing requirements for this position by the filing deadline.
- A completed Fresno County employment application is required (must be current, complete, and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline).
- Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.
- If you qualify for this position with a certificate of completion from a plumbing apprenticeship program, you must attach a scanned copy to your online application; email it to ; or fax a copy to (559) 455-4788, Attn: Jose Rubio, by the filing deadline or your application will NOT be accepted.
- Please fully list your work experience, including current position. Failure to list current and complete work experience within the job application (including employment with the County of Fresno) will result in the disqualification of your application.
- Valid driver's license number must be listed on your application. Failure to provide this number on your application will result in your application being rejected.
SELECTION PROCESS:
Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and filing requirements, applicants may be scheduled for one of the processes listed below:- Certify Without Examination - In instances where the number of eligible candidates is less than or equal to the number of qualified applicants the Department is entitled to receive under Personnel Rule 4212, the competitive examination process will be waived and the names will be certified without an examination
- Written Examination - If required, the written examination may be offered in an online format. Please indicate on the supplemental questionnaire if you have the ability to complete an online examination.
Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months (and may be extended up to an additional 12 months), and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
- Fresno County Employment Application (must be current, complete, and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline)
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- If applicable, a certificate of completion from a plumbing apprenticeship program. You must attach a scanned copy to your online application; email it to ; or fax a copy to (559) 455-4788, Attn: Jose Rubio, by the filing deadline or your application will NOT be accepted. Late submission of documentation will not be accepted.
Please note: Applications must be submitted online only via our website by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Applications submitted via U.S. mail, in person in our office, email or fax will not be accepted. Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications for this recruitment must be submitted online only. An online application may be found at:
Open Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin online application process. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions (such as the formatting of education or work experience) will result in the disqualification of the applicant. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.
Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of the recruitment at any time by logging on to: .
Please be advised that it is the applicant's responsibility to notify Fresno County Human Resources of any mailing address and telephone number changes. Notices sent via U.S. mail from Human Resources are not forwarded ("Return Service" is requested, therefore mail will not be sent to a forwarding address).
For the safety of our employees, the County of Fresno complies with all Federal, State and Local Orders related to COVID-19, including Cal OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards.The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity 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, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS - The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Analyst: Jose Rubio
Salary : $58,786 - $71,474