Plumber

San Diego Unified School District; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego Unified School District is seeking a Plumber to install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems for schools across multiple locations in San Diego. The role requires completion of a plumber apprenticeship program and a valid Back Flow certification.

This is a full-time position with a 40-hour work week at various sites. Salary is paid on the OSS Salary Schedule, Grade 048, with bilingual opportunities noted. Apply by Oct 15, 2026.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized plumber apprentice training program.
• Possession of a Back Flow certification is required to attach to your application.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled plumbing work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of school plumbing systems, facilities, and equipment.
• Work at various locations as part of the San Diego Unified School District.
• Participate in the promotional/open posting process as applicable.

Education

Plumber apprentice program completion

Tools

Back Flow certification

Job description

Plumber

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This job is also posted in San Diego Unified School District Job Opportunities

Job Details

Job ID: 5940983

Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

The San Diego Unified School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Plumber. This promotional/open opportunity is open to all interested candidates.

OVERVIEW:

San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for professionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact.

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Plumber will perform skilled plumbing work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of school plumbing systems, facilities, and equipment.

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Vacancy / Position Specifics

• Working Location: Various
• Work Schedule: 12 months per year / 40 hours per week.
• Salary: This position is paid on the OSS Salary Schedule. Grade 048.
• Positions 20 hours per week or greater qualify for District-paid health and wellness benefits for the employee and their eligible dependents.
• Vacancies that require the incumbent to be Bilingual will be noted. Candidates considered for positions that require bilingual skills will be invited to a Performance Test (Qualifying Only) for oral and written fluency. Bilingual positions qualify for a 5% bilingual differential.

This is a PROMOTIONAL/OPEN opportunity, which means that current monthly salaried employees receive precedence over other candidates on the eligible list. For a promotional/open posting, the top ten internal candidates will be provided unless there is an insufficient number of internal candidates and then the list will be supplemented with the top external candidates to make up the list of ten.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education, training, or experience equivalent to completion of a recognized plumber apprentice training program.

NOTE: Your related education and experience must be clearly represented in the work history and education section of your application.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

Possession of a Back Flow certification. This must be attached to your application.

Examination Process

The examination process includes an application screening and evaluation based on the applicant's education, work history, and responses to the application questions. Only applicants whose application packet demonstrates a combined education and experience which meets the minimum requirements for the position will be considered qualified and advance in the process. Some positions require applicants to pass additional components which may include one or more of the following: multiple-choice, oral, written, or performance exam specific to the position. NOTE: Most exams are conducted remotely utilizing an online testing platform. For these exams, access to the internet and the use of a camera-ready desktop/laptop with a microphone is required to participate in these processes.

San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico: [phone], [e-mail] /Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward: [phone], [e-mail] /504 Coordinator Eri Nall: [phone], [e-mail]

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $37.77 to $45.89 Per Hour

Contact Information

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