Plumber

San Bernardino County is recruiting for Plumbers who install, maintain, inspect, and repair plumbing equipment/components that carry water, gas, sewage, fuel, oxygen, and other systems located in and around hospital, commercial, and industrial buildings; perform miscellaneous pipe and drainage work; and utilise various plumbing trade tools. Additional duties include planning and laying out alterations and new plumbing systems; reading and interpreting building plans, blueprints, sketches, and piping diagrams;

estimating labor and material costs for plumbing jobs; and maintaining accurate records of time for labor, materials, equipment, and work status.

The resulting list will be used to fill vacancies as they occur throughout the County in the departments of Project & Facilities Management, Sheriff's, and Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. The current vacancy exists with Project & Facilities Management Department.

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Pre‑Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background check, including fingerprinting, pre‑employment physical/drug test, and verification of employment history prior to appointment.

Physical Requirements: This position requires lifting heavy objects, working in confined spaces, squatting, climbing, kneeling, bending, and stooping.

License: Travel throughout the county is required. Employees must provide a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance. Transportation will be the responsibility of the employee.

Shifts: The County has facilities, including Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, that operate 24/7; work schedule may vary to ensure coverage in case of emergencies.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County does not consider candidates who require visa sponsorship. Candidates must be able to present a legal right to work in the United States.

Candidates may qualify through one of the following options:

• Option 1:
  Four (4) years of journey‑level, full‑time equivalent experience installing, maintaining, inspecting, and repairing plumbing components in large institutional, industrial, or hospital buildings.
• Option 2:
  Possession of a Plumbing Journeyman's License issued by LA City, or a C36 Contractor's License issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs Contractors State License Board.
• Option 3:
  Successful completion of a formal (minimum 4‑year) plumbing apprenticeship program resulting in journey‑level status. Indicate apprenticeship provider and dates of the program, including completion date.

Note: Residential and food service plumbing experience is not considered qualifying.

Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible. Recruitment may close at any time once a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been reached.

A competitive evaluation of qualifications will be conducted based on information provided in the application and supplemental questionnaire. Include relevant experience and education that demonstrates meeting the minimum requirements. Resumes will not be reviewed during this evaluation. The most highly qualified candidates may be referred for interview.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Ensure that the email address on your application remains current. Update spam or firewall settings as needed to receive all information.

To ensure timely submission, complete your online application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the deadline. After successful submission, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. Save or print these for your records. If you do not receive a confirmation, we have not received your application.

For technical assistance, review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact the Toll‑Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524‑5627.

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and an ADA‑compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional preference points. For details and instructions, refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.

For more important details, review the applicant information and county employment process.