Plumber I

Job Description and Duties

Performs plumbing repairs at maintenance facilities, facilities restroom, safety roadside rest areas and restrooms, CHP scales, and other Program's facilities as needed. Work includes drainage, waste, and vents such as, basins, tubs, faucets, lavatories, sinks, hydrants, water heaters, dishwashers, ice machines, hot water heaters, pumps, sewage systems, back flow devices and other plumbing fixtures and equipment. Repair and maintain plumbing by replacing defective parts or replacing or mending broken pipes. Maintain, repair, and lubricate sewage equipment, using hand tools and power tools. Maintain sewage lines, tanks, floats, pumps, valves, and filter beds, using hand tools and power tools. Assemble pipe sections, tubing, and fittings, using screws, bolts, solder, plastic solvent, and caulking. Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings. Use measuring instruments, such as a measuring device or devices and level to locate and mark pipe position for installation and passage holes in structures. Cut, thread, and bend pipe to required angle, using pipe cutters, pipe-threading and pipe bending machines. Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks. Will repair plumbing issues in facilities and restrooms at all rest area and maintenance stations. Maintains and repairs mainline breaks, valves (over 1") in irrigation systems along highway right of ways. Will occasionally need to dig up/or around mainline breaks and irrigation valves along highway right of ways to perform repairs.

Semi-annually, checks all vacuum breakers. If certified to perform such functions, repair, and certify back flows. At the request of area landscape supervisor, investigates irrigation problems/ complaints; develops and recommends solutions; performs work to upgrade or modify system for more effective water use. Install, repair, and replace pipes, valves, potable and non-potable water systems. Works with supervisor and/or crew members to evaluate and access damage to effect repair to irrigation and facility systems. Incumbent will work with staff providing instruction on maintenance techniques and repairs to minimize re-occurrence of problems. Maintain Inventory stock, including inventory counts, preparing warehouse orders, soliciting vendors, preparing purchase orders, and costing out parts in IMMS. Prepare reports of stock usage and labor costing for both facility and irrigation systems repairs.

PARF# 11-5-1044 JC-452025

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Position(s) located in 7181 Opportunity Road, San Diego 92111

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

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 here and search by typing in the classification title.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PLUMBER I

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-452025

Position #(s):

911-700-6549-XXX

Working Title:

PLMR Kearny Mesa Landscape Crew

Classification:

PLUMBER I

$5,311.00 - $6,364.00 A

$5,829.00 - $6,991.00 B

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

San Diego County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment.

Caltrans Vision: A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

Frequently Asked Questions for an Applicant:

Director's EEO Policy:

Director's EEO Policy Statement:

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

A valid Class C California drivers license is required while performing these duties.

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.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 10/22/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Transportation

California Department of Transportation

Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact - 452025

1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor

Santa Ana, CA 92705

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Transportation

California Department of Transportation

Caltrans DHR Contact - 452025

1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor

Santa Ana, CA 92705

Closed on weekends and State holidays.

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualificat