Plumber I

Ventura Unified School District; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventura Unified School District is seeking qualified plumbers to perform installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing fixtures across district buildings. This vacancy includes 8 hours per day, 12 months per year and to establish an eligibility list to fill future vacancies.

Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, duties involve journey-level plumbing work, backflow testing, and maintaining water heating systems; requires a high school diploma and 4 years of experience; a valid CA

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 4 years professional-level experience in installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing fixtures and systems.
• Valid California driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled plumbing work under the direction of the Facilities Manager.
• Install, maintain and repair plumbing fixtures and systems in District buildings.
• Test backflow devices and maintain water heating systems.

Skills

Plumbing systems knowledge

Maintenance & repair

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Backflow testing equipment

Boilers/ heaters maintenance tools

Job description

To fill a current vacancy and substitute need, 8 hours per day, 12 months per year, and to establish an eligibility list to fill future vacancies. The established eligibility list will remain in effect for (6) six months.

Below is a summary of the basic function of the position and scope of responsibilities. For a complete job description (classification specification), including a list of typical duties, and required skills, knowledge and abilities, Classification specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Under the direction of the FacilitiesManager, perform skilled plumbing work in the installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing fixtures and systems in District buildings and facilities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Plumber I classification is responsible for performing journey-level duties in the maintenance and repair of plumbing systems and equipment. The Plumber II classification is the advanced-level classification in the series. Incumbents perform the more complex plumbing assignments, and responsibilities involve testing backflow devices and maintaining heaters, boilers and water heating systems.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education, training and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or equivalent, and 4 years professional-level experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing fixtures and systems.

LICENSES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Valid California driver's license.

TESTING INFORMATION

The examination process may be comprised of a multiple choice exam, performance assessment, computer skills exam, or any combination of assessment appropriate to determine technical ability to perform the duties listed in the job description.

Step 1: Application Screening

(pass/fail) Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications. Any combination equivalent to sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed in the job description.

Applications will be evaluated and ranked according to criteria that most closely meets the needs of the department, so it is essential that applicants provide as much detail as possible and answer all parts of the application. If there is a high number of qualified applicants, a comparative screening will be conducted to determine which of the applicants will be selected for invitation to the written examination.

Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications for the position will be emailed an examination notification. Exam notifications will not be sent until after the closing date for the position. A photo ID is required for admittance to the exam.

Step 2: Written Examination (weighted 50%)

tentatively scheduled week of November 16, 2026.

Applicants will be tested on technical, safety, math, restroom disabled access, and plans.

Applicants must pass the written examination to move forward to the next step, (qualifications appraisal interview).

Step 3: Qualifications Appraisal Interview (weighted 50%)

to be determined.

All applicants must achieve a passing