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PLUMBER

Salary

$29.91 - $40.67 Hourly

Location

City of Long Beach, CA

Job Type

Classified - Full-Time, Permanent

Job Number

I38NN-26

Department

Multiple Departments - (CL)

Opening Date

01/20/2026

Closing Date

2/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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DESCRIPTION

Applications are available online beginning Tuesday, January 20, 2026 through 11:59 pm, Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

Current vacancy exists in the Public Works Department. This classification is also utilized in the Harbor, Long Beach Utilities, and Parks, Recreation & Marine Departments.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under general supervision, performs journey-level work in the installation, alteration and repair of water, heating and drainage systems in buildings, pump stations, structures and facilities in accordance with the California Plumbing Code of Regulations Title 24 Part 5; lays out work according to job orders, blueprints, specifications, rough sketches and/or from technical experience and judgment; assembles, installs and repairs pipes, fittings and fixtures for water and waste disposal systems and gas, steam, air and water heating systems; connects water and gas heaters, furnaces, appliances and other fixtures; inspects and tests systems for malfunction and determines extent and estimated cost of necessary repairs; replaces or repairs valves and other fixtures; observes safety rules; keeps simple records and makes reports; and performs other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

Option A: Five (5) years of paid full-time equivalent experience as a plumber or related experience, one (1) year which must have been at a journey-level.

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Option B: Five (5) years experience with the City of Long Beach performing plumbing related duties.

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Option C: A valid State of California Plumbing Contractor's License/C-36(proof required)*

*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristics on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate a field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.

A valid driver's license will be required by the hiring department at the time of the selection.

Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, special events, standby and emergency duty as required.

A Los Angeles County Backflow Prevention Device Inspection Certificate and/or a Water Distribution Operator (D-2) Certificate are required for some positions in this classification. Applicants who receive an appointment to a position requiring these certificates must successfully complete an approved training course and obtain the required certificate prior to completion of the probationary period. Applicants who receive an appointment may be required to attend training for the proper procedures for the handling of asbestos and lead.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Class A or B driver's license; National Inspection Testing Certification (NITC); Water Distribution Operator (D-2) Certificate.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:

Application and Supplemental Application......................................................Qualifying

Written Examination…………………...........................................................................Qualifying

(Written Examination will be waived for applicants who possess a current State of California Plumbing Contractor’s License/C-36 (proof required)*

A minimum rating of 70 must be attained in order to pass the examination. Certification by score bands will be considered based on an analysis of exam results. This is a continuous eligible list, which means eligible lists may be established periodically and may expire six months from their effective date. Applicants may apply only once during a four-month period.Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications with applications received by Friday, February 6, 2026 will be invited with Test #01 candidates to the occupational written examination. (Written Examination will be waived for applicants who possess a current State of California Plumbing Contractor’s License/C-36 (proof required)*

Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. Only those candidates showing the strongest backgrounds on the basis of comparative analysis will be invited to the examination process. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.

In accordance with Civil Service Procedure 3.38, all eligible veterans that successfully qualify on any or all open-competitive examinations shall receive an additional credit of ten (10) points that will be added to their original passing score. Disabled veterans passing the examination shall receive a credit of fifteen (15) points that will be added to their original passing score. (A copy of the veterans DD-214, Member 4 form indicating honorable discharge must be attached to the application at the time of filing.)

This position is eligible for Local Hiring Preferences and Veterans Preference Points. Learn more about available preferences and eligibility criteria here: www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences .

If you have not received notification within two weeks of filing, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-7008

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-7008. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-7008. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-7008.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking

• Paid Parental Leave*

*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

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INSTRUCTIONS:The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about your qualifications for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Be specific and detailed in your responses. Resumes should be attached, but may not be substituted in lieu of the required application forms (i.e., responses should NOT state "see resume"). Please be advised that failure to answer required questions will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list. The application, supplemental questionnaire, and attachments must be completed and received by the filing deadline. Proof of any required documents must be uploaded to the online application. Please be advised that failure to provide the required documents will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list. If you require assistance, please call our customer service line at (562) 570-7008 during the filing period between the hours of 7:30 AM through 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday or email [email protected] and includePLUMBERin the subject line.Do you understand the instructions for completing and submitting the application and supplemental questionnaire for this job?

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REQUIREMENTS TO FILE:Please choose which option below you qualify for the Plumber position. *Proofs for Option C or any others, such as diplomas, transcripts, or certificates must be submitted at the time of filing.

+ Option A: Five (5) years of paid full-time equivalent experience as a plumber or related experience, one (1) year which must have been as a journey-level plumber

+ Option B: Five (5) years experience with the City of Long Beach performing plumbing related duties

+ Option C: A valid State of California Plumbing Contractor's License/C-36 (proof required)*

+ I do not meet any of the aforementioned options stated above. I understand that selecting this option will disqualify me from this position.

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EXPERIENCE: (If applying under Option A or Option B)Describe the experience that qualifies you under the Option you selected. To receive credit for the required experience, you MUST include the following information describing your experience as it relates to the requirements.Do not copy and paste your resume1) Employer Name 2) Job Title 3) Dates of employment (month/year to month/year) 4) Total average hours per week 5) Duties performed for the position held. Your responsemustbe complete to receive credit for this experience.Incomplete responsesWILL NOT receive credit.If you do not have any related experience, indicateNONE.

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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: (Optional)Please indicate which of the following, if any, desirable qualifications you possess. Check all that apply.

+ Class A driver's license

+ Class B driver's license

+ National Inspection Testing Certification (NITC)

+ Water Distribution Operator (D-2) Certificate

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSBy answering yes, I understand that proof of required documents must be submitted as attachments at the time of filing. I also understand that failure to submit all required documents at the time of filing will result in my application being considered incomplete. Proofs for this position may include: college transcripts/degrees and/or DD-214 Member 4 Form, if claiming veteran's preference. Please note that candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.

For information on evaluation services:Education Evaluation Services (http://www.longbeach.gov/CivilService/Media-Library/Documents/Job-Opportunities/Education-Evaluation-Services/ )

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The City of Long Beach offers local hiring preference points to applicants who meet certain criteria, including residency, higher education, internal non-career employment, and completion of internships or apprenticeships. If you would like to be considered for these points for PLUMBER, NeoGov Job Number: I38NN-26, please complete the Local Hiring Preferences Questionnaire using the following link:Local Hiring Preferences (https://forms.longbeach.gov/Forms/LocalHiringPreferences )

and upload any required verification documents in PDF format. Note: You will need to reference NeoGov Job Number: I38NN-26. Incomplete questionnaires or missing documents will result in your application being reviewed without the application of local hiring preference points. For any questions or for more information, please call the Talent Acquisition help desk at (562) 570-7008 or visitHiring Preferences (http://www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences/ )

. Please select one of the following options to confirm your status regarding the local hiring preference points:

+ I have completed the Local Hiring Preferences Questionnaire using the link provided and submitted all required documents for consideration of local hiring preference points.

+ I have reviewed the eligibility criteria, and the local hiring preference points do not apply to me. I do not wish to be considered for local hiring preference points, even if eligible.

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I understand that the City of Long Beach utilizes electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information related to job applications submitted online through Governmentjobs.com. As an applicant, if I do not wish to receive emails from the City of Long Beach and decide to unsubscribe from email notifications and/or text messages, I may miss important information (i.e. employment opportunities) regarding the status of any job applications that I submit online. If you have questions or need clarification, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-7008. I understand and acknowledge the aforementioned statement.

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By answering "yes" and submitting this application, I certify the following that:1) I have personally completed the information provided and that it is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge; and 2) I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment. I understand and acknowledge the aforementioned statement.

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Employer

City of Long Beach

Department

Multiple Departments - (CL)

Address

Human Resources Department

411 W. Ocean Blvd., 4th Fl

Long Beach, California, 90802

Phone

(562) 570-6202

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach

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