Plumber - Examination

City of Cleveland; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 8,458,000 - 9,527,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cleveland is conducting a Plumber Examination with opening date 08/14/2026 and closing date 08/31/2026. The hourly salary ranges from $61.38 to $69.16.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid Ohio driver’s license, and completion of a plumber apprenticeship or equivalent with a Journeyman Plumber's License. The examination emphasizes experience evaluation of academic training and practical plumbing competencies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have completed a Plumber apprenticeship program or equivalent and hold a Journeyman Plumber's License.
• Valid Ohio Driver's License required.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair piping systems and fixtures for water, sewer, and related utilities.
• Install hot and cold water lines, piping, and related fittings; repair valves and thermostats.
• Connect and service wash basins, toilets, hot water heaters, boilers, pumps, and other fixtures.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman Plumber's License

Plumber Apprenticeship or Equivalent

Job description

Plumber Examination

APPLICATION CODE: CS2026-099

Application Open Date: 08/14/2026

Application Close Date: 08/31/2026

Salary: $61.38 - $69.16 per hour.

Examination Information

Experience Evaluation: An experience evaluation consists of a quantitative evaluation of an Applicant’s academic training and experience pertinent to the classification for which an examination is taken, based on the statement of experience as recorded on the candidate’s application and on academic training based on required credentials.

Job Duties

Under supervision, installs, maintains, and repairs piping systems and fixtures other than those for steam under high pressure. Performs related duties as required. Typical tasks: Installs hot and cold water lines and piping, low pressure steam lines and piping, oil lines and piping, and gas lines and piping. Constructs and installs pipe railings. Installs sewer connections. Installs and replaces tubing in condensers, hot water heaters, tanks, and other equipment. Installs, replaces, or repairs valves, thermostats, and other fittings. Connects, replaces, or repairs wash basins, toilets, hot water heaters, boilers, hot water tanks, pumps, and other fixtures and equipment. Packs pumps and valves. Cleans sewer connections and other piping. Taps water and sewer mains and laterals. Tightens and tests joints. Cuts, threads, and fits pipe.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• A valid State of Ohio Driver's License is required.
• Must have completed a Plumber apprenticeship program or equivalent and have a Journeyman Plumber's License.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds.

Cleveland Municipal School District (CMSD) Preference Credit

An applicant who is a graduate of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) and is participating in an open competitive entrance‑level examination, as determined by the Commission, shall receive an additional five (5) points upon achieving a passing score, as established in the examination announcement. Applicants must provide acceptable proof of graduation from a CMSD school at the time of application in order to qualify for this credit.

Veterans’ Preference

Veterans' preference will be awarded, when applicable, to eligible veterans in accordance with Civil Service Rules 4.40E, 4.40F and 4.40G. Proof of active service or a DD Form 214 must be presented to the Commission at the time of filing application for the examination in which credit is sought in order to qualify for veterans' credit. If the applicant has received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions that applicant shall receive an additional five (5) points added to their raw score on the examination; or ten (10) points are added to their raw score on the examination if applicant’s supporting documentation indicates more than fifteen percent (15%) service connected disability.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin/ancestry, military status, disability, age and religion.

The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.

The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.