Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction and guidance of the Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor and Area Superintendent, the Caltrans Plumber I is responsible for participating fully in testing anti-backflow devices annually for Caltrans Highways throughout District 12. The incumbent is responsible for participating fully in providing service to our customers that consistently meet and exceed standards for service. Maintains and performs local repair on plumbing for field installations in District 12. Incumbent will be expected to participate in team efforts to develop innovation, and will be expected individually to implement innovation. Work week will be Monday through Friday, a 9/80 schedule, 06:00am to 15:30pm with every other Friday off. Friday work schedule will be from 06:00am to 14:30pm.

The incumbent may be required to work overtime, work irregular shifts/alternate work schedules including nights, holidays and weekends; may be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts and required to respond to emergency situations and calls. May be loaned to other cost centers at times.

Applications will be screened and only the most competitive candidates will be invited for an interview.

PARF# 12-5-181  JC-449880

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Plumber I exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.  To apply for the exam, please click and search by typing in the classification title.

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Working Conditions

Position(s) located in Orange, Orange County

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Special Requirements

This classification requires a valid class ‘C’ driver’s license.

This position is subject to the Post & Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer, change-in-class, reinstatement, re-employment, and/or training and development assignment will be accepted for this position but may not be considered unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.  If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or . Please redact birth dates and social security numbers.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Knowledge: Must have thorough knowledge of materials, tools and equipment used in plumbing work and have complete knowledge of plumbing codes, trenching safety and general industry safety orders and practices. Modify and change work methods to solve various problems encountered in daily operations and during emergency situations; determine equipment to complete a job.

Ability: To read blue prints and to follow plans and specifications. Ability to estimate material and labor necessary for a specific job and keep simple records. Must be able to use, operate and properly care for a variety of manual and power tools. Ability to work at a computer, input labor and material costs, and communicate via electronic mail (Email).

Analytical: Job requires a skilled craftsperson able to trouble shoot all kinds of plumbing problems, with little or no supervision, and take corrective measures to solve same. Innovation of work procedure is required. Prepare correspondence, clear and comprehensive reports, and communicate effectively.

Benefits

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Important Application Information:

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-449880), PARF# 12-5-181 and title of the position (Plumber I) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Interim role, Local area, Shift work, Night shift, Monday to Friday,

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