PLUMBER III (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

State of California•Delano, CA

51d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Supervisor of Building Trades, incumbents plan, lay out, lead and inspect the work of a crew of plumbers and other workers engaged in plumbing installation and repair work; advise in the selection of plumbing materials; requisition plumbing materials and supplies; see that work is carried out according to plans and specifications and is properly correlated with other trades; see that safety regulations are followed. At Kern Valley State Prison, the Plumber III is responsible for shop duties, backflows, CTC, and assists all yard projects. ALL OTHER DUTIES AS REQUIRED. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Individuals must specify on their application that they are applying for a Training and Development assignment. CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application. This advertisement is for a Plumber III position, located at Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) in Delano, CA (Kern County). Please indicate the position number on your application: 915-216-6545-201. Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes. Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure to have a valid email address on your application. It is the applicant's responsibility to check their email inbox, to include junk emails, for any correspondences regarding their application status. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. About the location - Kern Valley State Prison is located in Delano, the heart of California's Central Valley. With a diverse population, Delano thrives as a melting pot of cultures, each adding its own unique flavor to the community. From lively festivals celebrating the area's Filipino, Mexican, and other heritage groups, to the local farmers' markets showcasing the bountiful produce of Kern County, Delano is a city that embraces its diversity making it an ideal place to live, work, and play. Delano's thriving business environment provides numerous opportunities for entrepreneurs, retailers, and corporations. The city's strategic location, connected by major highways and rail lines, makes it an attractive hub for commerce and innovation. Local initiatives foster a business-friendly climate, driving growth and prosperity in the region. For those seeking leisure, Delano offers a plethora of recreational activities. Parks, theaters, museums, and more beckon residents and visitors alike. Annual events like the Harvest Holidays parade and the Cinco de Mayo celebration provide entertainment for all ages, while the city's amenities cater to a modern, fulfilling lifestyle. Whether you're looking to establish roots, launch a business, or simply experience the warmth of a tight-knit community, Delano awaits. Join us in this city of promise, where the past informs a bright future. KVSP is a Level IV facility consisting of four semi-autonomous 180 designed facilities and two stand-alone Administrative Segregation Units, all surrounded by a Lethal Electrified Perimeter Fence. This is a Correctional Institution open 24 hours/7 days a week, all positions will be office centered. This is a Correctional facility; you will come in contact with incarcerated persons. There is also a Level I Minimum Support Facility. It is on 600 acres. KVSP received Level I's in June 2005 and Level IV's in July 2005.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements can be found in the Class Specification.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services
Candidates new to CDCR are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department testing on an annual basis thereafter.
When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.
CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate's identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to http://www.e-verify.gov/.
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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of: Principles, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in plumbing; Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety applicable to plumbing; and building codes.
Skill in: Performing plumbing work and in caring for tools, materials and equipment.
Ability to: Read and write English at a level required for successful job performance; read blueprints and work from and interpret plans and specifications; keep records and make simple reports; prepare rough sketches of minor plumbing installations; and make estimates of material and labor costs for minor plumbing jobs. Follow oral and written instructions; instruct and lead unskilled assistants; instruct, direct, and coordinate the work of a small crew; plan, lay out, direct and inspect the work of a crew of plumbers and helpers.

Responsibilities

plan, lay out, lead and inspect the work of a crew of plumbers and other workers engaged in plumbing installation and repair work
advise in the selection of plumbing materials
requisition plumbing materials and supplies
see that work is carried out according to plans and specifications and is properly correlated with other trades
see that safety regulations are followed
responsible for shop duties, backflows, CTC, and assists all yard projects
ALL OTHER DUTIES AS REQUIRED

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.
Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx.
Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx.
Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx.

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