PLUMBER

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.

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.

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.

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…