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    Long Beach, California United States City of Long Beach, CA Full Time $29.91 - $40.67 Hourly Jan 21, 2026
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    City of Long Beach, CA

    Great weather, award winning parks, exciting and entertaining downtown, diverse communities, and affordable housing are some of the reasons the City of Long Beach is a great place to work. See for yourself by visiting our guide to visitors and residents pages. The City of Long Beach employs over 5,300 employees and has over 500 job positions. Positions range from entry level to professional, high skilled. Positions are classified or unclassified. Given the number of positions, employees have a variety of career paths to choose from. In addition, the City provides career guidance, mentoring and career ladders for planning a career with the City.        

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    Job Description

    DESCRIPTION

    Applications are available online beginning Tuesday, January 20, 2026 through 11:59 pm, Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

    VACANCY INFORMATION:
    Current vacancy exists in the Public Works Department. This classification is also utilized in the Harbor, Long Beach Utilities, and Parks, Recreation & Marine Departments.

    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

    Under general supervision, performs 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; 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 malfunction and determines extent and estimated cost of necessary repairs; replaces or repairs valves and other fixtures; observes safety rules; keeps simple records and makes reports; and performs other related duties as required.

    REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

    Option A: Five (5) years of paid full-time equivalent experience as a plumber or related experience, one (1) year which must have been at a journey-level.

    OR

    Option B: Five (5) years experience with the City of Long Beach performing plumbing related duties.

    OR

    Option C: A valid State of California Plumbing Contractor's License/C-36 (proof required)*

    *Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristics on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate a field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.

    A valid driver's license will be required by the hiring department at the time of the selection.

    Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, special events, standby and emergency duty as required.

    A Los Angeles County Backflow Prevention Device Inspection Certificate and/or a Water Distribution Operator (D-2) Certificate are required for some positions in this classification. Applicants who receive an appointment to a position requiring these certificates must successfully complete an approved training course and obtain the required certificate prior to completion of the probationary period. Applicants who receive an appointment may be required to attend training for the proper procedures for the handling of asbestos and lead.

    DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Class A or B driver's license; National Inspection Testing Certification (NITC); Water Distribution Operator (D-2) Certificate.

    SELECTION PROCEDURE

    EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:

    Application and Supplemental Application......................................................Qualifying

    Written Examination................................................................................................Qualifying

    (Written Examination will be waived for applicants who possess a current State of California Plumbing Contractor’s License/C-36 (proof required)*

    A minimum rating of 70 must be attained in order to pass the examination. Certification by score bands will be considered based on an analysis of exam results. This is a continuous eligible list, which means eligible lists may be established periodically and may expire six months from their effective date. Applicants may apply only once during a four-month period. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications with applications received by Friday, February 6, 2026 will be invited with Test #01 candidates to the occupational written examination. (Written Examination will be waived for applicants who possess a current State of California Plumbing Contractor’s License/C-36 (proof required)*

    Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. Only those candidates showing the strongest backgrounds on the basis of comparative analysis will be invited to the examination process. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.

    In accordance with Civil Service Procedure 3.38, all eligible veterans that successfully qualify on any or all open-competitive examinations shall receive an additional credit of ten (10) points that will be added to their original passing score. Disabled veterans passing the examination shall receive a credit of fifteen (15) points that will be added to their original passing score. (A copy of the veterans DD-214, Member 4 form indicating honorable discharge must be attached to the application at the time of filing.)

    This position is eligible for Local Hiring Preferences and Veterans Preference Points. Learn more about available preferences and eligibility criteria here: www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences .

    If you have not received notification within two weeks of filing, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-7008

    EQUITY AND INCLUSION

    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 visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

    In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

    This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-7008. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-7008. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-7008.

    An Equal Opportunity Employer.

    J.O.B. I38NN-26 PLUMBER:TM HR 01/20/2026

    Employee Benefits

    The 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 Leave*
    *Paid 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).

    Closing Date/Time: 2/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
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