Job Description

Posting number: 26-M75-A

Department: County-Wide Recruitment

Job classification: Plumber

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building Maintenance, Trades, Construction Trades

Under general supervision, to perform skilled plumbing work in the installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of water, sewer and other plumbing systems and related equipment and fixtures.

NOTE: Candidates who meet the employment standards will be invited to take a performance exam tentatively scheduled from 9/21/2026 - 9/25/26. Qualifying candidates will be notified of the examination instructions.

Examples of duties

Installs, alters, replaces and repairs plumbing, such as water, gas, sewer and drainage systems;
Checks and maintains autoclave sterilizers and medical gas systems, including, but not limited to, oxygen outlets, medical air and vacuum suction lines;
Unstops sinks, basins, water lines and toilets;
Flushes sewer lines, garbage disposals, floor drains, storm roof drains, and globe valves;
Cuts, bends, assembles and installs various pipes, fittings, valves and fixtures for water, sanitary drainage, heating, gas and other plumbing systems;
Installs, alters, repairs or replaces all types of plumbing fixtures, including, but not limited to, sinks, basins and water closets/toilets;
Checks plumbing fixtures for leaks and other defects; opens and cleans clogged drains, pipes, and traps;
Threads, reams, assembles, caulks, solders and welds various pipes and component parts;
Repairs gas leaks;
Drains and flushes water heaters;
Installs, alters and repairs hot water boilers, hot water heaters, kitchen equipment, sterilizers, steam tables, laundry equipment, pressure gauges, soft water supplies, sprinkler heads, and other related equipment;
Disassembles, cleans and resets bucket steam traps, inverted bucket traps, thermostatic traps and other related steam components;
Maintains adequate work stock of plumbing supplies;
Completes work orders and requisition forms;
Installs and repairs various types of pumps;
May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;
Performs other related work as required.

Qualifications

Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities:

Training and Experience Note: The knowledge and abilities required to perform this function are attained through possession of a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of a recognized five (5) year military, government or state registered trade apprenticeship as a Plumber.

Five (5) years of experience as a plumber and possession of a Plumbers Journeyman card, County Competency card, or Piping Industry Progress & Education (P.I.P.E.) certification.

Special Requirements:

Possession of a valid California Driver's License prior to appointment, and the ability to qualify and maintain a County driver authorization.
The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Correction Security Clearance to work in locked facilities, throughout the term of employment.Additionally, possession of a Medical Gas Installer certification is desirable.

Knowledge of:

Standard tools, methods, practices, and materials of the plumbing and steam fitting trades;
Plumbing codes and ordinances;
Hazards and safety precautions of the plumbing trade;
Common office software applications, such as email, word processing and internet browsers.

Ability to:

Read, interpret and work from diagrams, blueprints and schematics;
Understand and follow oral and written instructions;
Plan, layout, and estimate materials and labor cost for plumbing jobs and complete all necessary paperwork;
Use computer and software applications such as maintenance management software, energy management systems, and common office applications;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Supplemental information

Work under the following conditions using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE): dust, noise, vibration, fumes, odors, poor ventilation, extreme temperatures, cramped quarters, and inadequate lighting.
Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift and grasp;
Ability to ascend/descend ladders;
Lift up to 60 pounds.
For positions in the Facilities and Fleet Department, will be placed on a rotating "on call" list for weekend and holiday coverage of County facilities.On call status requires being available and on-site within two (2) hours of notification.
May be required to work alternate shifts such as swing or graveyard.

About County of Santa Clara

The County of Santa Clara is located at the southern end of the San Francisco Bay and encompasses 1,312 square miles.

It has one of the highest median family incomes in the country, and a wide diversity of cultures, backgrounds and talents. The County of Santa Clara continues to attract people from all over the world. With more than 70 agencies/departments and 22,000 employees, the County of Santa Clara plans for the needs of a dynamic community, provides quality services, and promotes a healthy, safe and prosperous community for all. The County provides essential services including public health protection, environmental protection, medical services through Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC), child and adult protection services, homelessness prevention and solutions, roads, park services, libraries, emergency response to disasters, protection of minority communities and those under threat, access to a fair criminal justice system, and scores of other services, particularly for those members of our community in the greatest need.

The County's population of nearly 1.9 million is one of the largest in the state, and the largest of the nine Bay Area counties. Its population constitutes about one fourth of the Bay Area's total population. There are 15 cities including Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga, and Sunnyvale ranging from Palo Alto to the north, to Gilroy in the south. San Jose is the largest city in the County, with a population of 1.035 million, and is the administrative site of County Government. A significant portion of the county's land area is unincorporated ranch and farmland. Nearly 92% of the population lives in cities.

The County of Santa Clara operates 27 parks covering more than 50,000 acres including scenic lakes, streams, and miles of hiking and biking trails.

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Industry

Government & Public Safety

Company Size

10,000+ employees

Headquarters

San Jose, CA

Year Founded

Unknown

Website

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