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Full-time
On-site
California, United States
$57,886.40 - $79,497.60 USD yearly

The Job


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 utilize various plumbing trade tools. Additional duties include planning and laying out alterations and new plumbing systems; reading and interpreting building plans, blue prints, 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.

For more detailed information, refer to the Plumber job description.

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.


 

EXCELLENT BENEFITS
3% Annual Across the Board Salary Increases in February 2026*
Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to Step 14

Benefits Overview
HEALTH BENEFITS
PAID TIME OFF
RETIREMENT PERKS
  • Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
  • Vision: Employee Coverage
  • Premium subsidies to offset health costs
  • Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses
  • Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
  • 11 days accruable sick leave
  • 15 paid holidays
  • Perfect Attendance Leave
  • Flexible work schedules (in some departments)
  • Generous pension
  • Retirement reciprocity may be available!
  • 457(b) Deferred Compensation
  • Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)
DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long-Term Disability 
Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement

For more information, review the Employee Benefits Summary. 

*Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.





CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, work history & education check, as well as a job-related physical exam and drug screening.  

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

License: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

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 is unable to consider to candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

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 C36 Contractor's License issued by CA 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 when apprenticeship was completed on the application.

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

Selection Process

Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, September 5, 2025 at 5:00 pm. 

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be sure to include in your application and Supplemental Questionnaire any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements, as it will be used to competitively evaluate your qualifications; resumes will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, may be referred for interview.

All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information.  Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk, and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your 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 posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application. 

If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF).

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.

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