MAINTENANCE PLUMBER
This recruitment may close at any time. Initial interviews are tentatively scheduled for September 9, 2026.
About the role
Incumbents are responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing systems and related equipment at Fresno County facilities. This is a journey-level (experienced level) classification, and the incumbent is expected to use appropriate procedures and techniques in accomplishing assigned tasks.
As a condition of employment, selected candidates will be required to obtain and maintain security clearance to access Fresno County detention facilities. Fresno County detention facilities are "No Hostage" facilities. In the event you are taken hostage, the County will not bargain for your safe release.
Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, and repair piping, plumbing fixtures, and related equipment in a commercial and/or industrial setting.
Requirements
Applicants must qualify under one of the following options:
- Option 1: Four years of full-time, paid work experience installing, maintaining, and repairing piping, plumbing fixtures, and related equipment in a commercial and/or industrial setting.
- Option 2:
- Possession of a certificate of completion from a plumbing apprenticeship program recognized by the California Apprenticeship Council, the Federal Bureau of Apprenticeship Training, or a state apprenticeship council authorized by the Federal Bureau of Apprenticeship Training.
- Two years of full-time, paid work experience installing, maintaining, and repairing piping, plumbing fixtures, and related equipment in a commercial and/or industrial setting.
Additionally, the following are required:
- Possession of a valid Class “C” driver’s license, or equivalent.
- Selected candidates must obtain and maintain security clearance to access Fresno County detention facilities.
Physical demands
Positions in this classification require heavy physical activity, including:
- Frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing (or offering resistance equivalent to) over 25 pounds.
- Considerable bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, as well as standing and walking.
- Physical stamina and, depending on specific assignments, explosive strength using bursts of energy.