What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Plumber position at Kern County?
Position Information
This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice.
EXAMINIATION SCHEDULE
Written (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant’s knowledge of practices, methods, tools, equipment and materials used in the plumbing trade; hydraulics as it relates to flow rates, pipe sizes and water pressures; operation of plumbing systems and fixtures; applicable plumbing codes.
Applicants must attain at least 70 % score on each phase of the examination process.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards
Four (4) years of experience under the supervision of a journey level plumber.
OR an approved apprenticeship certificate.
Possession of a valid Class “C” Driver’s license is required upon appointment.
Candidates may be required to pass a thorough background investigation. Except for minor traffic violations, minor traffic violations, misdemeanor and felony convictions may be disqualifying.
Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your applications. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or fax to (661) 868-3928.
Full Job Description: Maintenance Plumber
This position works in various departments throughout Kern County.
About Kern County
Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.
To learn more about Kern County, click here or follow us:
Growth Mindset
We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.
Additional Information
Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page .
Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice.
EXAMINIATION SCHEDULE
- Written Exam: Qualified candidates will be notified of the testing date five days prior to the examination.
Written (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant’s knowledge of practices, methods, tools, equipment and materials used in the plumbing trade; hydraulics as it relates to flow rates, pipe sizes and water pressures; operation of plumbing systems and fixtures; applicable plumbing codes.
Applicants must attain at least 70 % score on each phase of the examination process.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards
Four (4) years of experience under the supervision of a journey level plumber.
OR an approved apprenticeship certificate.
Possession of a valid Class “C” Driver’s license is required upon appointment.
Candidates may be required to pass a thorough background investigation. Except for minor traffic violations, minor traffic violations, misdemeanor and felony convictions may be disqualifying.
Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your applications. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or fax to (661) 868-3928.
Full Job Description: Maintenance Plumber
This position works in various departments throughout Kern County.
About Kern County
Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.
To learn more about Kern County, click here or follow us:
Growth Mindset
We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.
Additional Information
Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page .
Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.