PLUMBER NON-CAREERPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach/jobs/newprint/4738303) ApplyPLUMBER NON-CAREERSalary$28.85 HourlyLocation City of Long Beach, CAJob TypeUnclassified - Part-Time, SeasonalJob NumberPW25-058DepartmentPublic Works - (UC)Opening Date11/25/2024Closing Date12/9/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
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DESCRIPTIONTHE DEPARTMENTThe mission of Public Works is to provide outstanding City-wide services improving the quality of life for the community while being responsible stewards of the city’s physical assets. Public Works does this through a customer service lens with specialized skills, innovation, and responsiveness. Core services include, preserving and enhancing the city’s infrastructure, transportation systems, streets, sidewalks, and urban forest. The Department has six bureaus: Business Operations, Traffic and Mobility, Engineering, Environmental Services, Public Services and Project Management. The bureaus jointly manage the collection of refuse and recycling, manage capital projects, manage the City’s stormwater systems, review and issue permits, provide emergency response, and safely and efficiently manage and maintain the city’s public right of way and public facilities. The Department has over 580 budgeted positions with an annual operating budget of $250 million and an annual capital improvement program budget of $150 million. Additional information on the Department can be found at www.longbeach.gov/pw.THE POSITIONThe Department of Public Works is seeking one (1) Plumber (Non-Career) to support the Department by performing 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. Non-Career employees are allowed a maximum of 1,600 work hours available over a 12-month period, and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. However, non-career employees may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions. Please note this position does not have permanent status EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
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 malfunctions and determines extent and estimated cost of necessary repairs.
Replaces or repairs and adjusts valves and other fittings.
Observes safety rules.
Keeps simple records and makes reports.
Performs other related duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILEMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Five (5) years (full-time equivalent) of paid experience as a plumber or related experience, one (1) year of which must have been at a journey-level.
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Five (5) years of experience with the City of Long Beach performing plumbing related duties.
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A valid State of California Plumbing Contractor's License/C-36 (proof required)
Additional Requirements to File:
Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, special events, standby and emergency duty as required.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Class A or B driver's license.
National Inspection Testing Certification (NITC).
Water Distribution Operator (D-2) Certificate.
SELECTION PROCEDUREThis recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on December 9, 2024. To be considered, applicants must submit a completed application. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. 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 visitinghttps://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act. The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Unclassified Applicant Appeal Process by visiting Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov) (https://www.longbeach.gov/hr/about-us/talent-acquisition/applicant-appeal-process/) . The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-6314. In support of the City’s Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public. For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627. Employee BenefitsThe 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 LeavePaid 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). 01 INSTRUCTIONS:The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants 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. Do you understand these instructions?
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Do you possess one of the following?
Five (5) years (full-time equivalent) of paid experience as a plumber or related experience, one (1) year of which must have been at a journey-level.
Five (5) years of paid experience with the City of Long Beach performing plumbing related duties.
A valid State of California Plumbing Contractor's License/C-36 (proof required)
No, I do not possess any of the above.
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Are you willing and able to work nights, weekends, holidays, special events, standby and emergency duty as required?
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Do you possess a valid Class A or Class B Driver's License?
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Do you possess a National Inspection Testing Certification (NITC)?
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Do you possess a Water Distribution Operator (D-2) Certificate?
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REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS NOTICE:I understand that required documents, such as resumes, cover letters, degrees, or transcripts, must be uploaded to my online application in PDF format at the time of filing. I also understand that any proofs submitted must contain either my name or other identifying characteristics on the form, that proof of education for academic degrees must indicate degree conferral, and that proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency.
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CERTIFICATION STATEMENT:I hereby certify that all information provided in my online application, including the Supplemental Questionnaire, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the department may contact my current and past employers or educators to verify the information that I have provided in my application. I understand that any falsification or omission of material facts disqualifies me from further consideration for this recruitment.
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