Plumber

Are you looking for an opportunity for professional growth and development? 

Consider joining the City of San Bernardino's Public Works Department as a Plumber!

San Bernardino offers access to major transit corridors, natural beauty, and a wide range of housing and lifestyle options. It’s a place where public service careers are supported by a strong sense of community and purpose — and where motivated professionals can grow, contribute, and be part of something meaningful.

Education and Experience
High School Diploma, or G.E.D.; two (2) years of journey-level experience in installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing and related systems; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
 
Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment
A State of California driver’s license.
 

• Specialized tools, materials and methods used in plumbing, installation, repair and maintenance work.
• Applicable building and plumbing codes and ordinances, including health and safety regulations.
• Safe work practices and safety procedures.
• Shop mathematics applicable to the plumbing trade.
• Techniques of cutting and fitting pipes.
• Gas and waste systems.
• Leading and training staff.
• City policies, procedures, and standards.

• Performing varied skilled plumbing work in the installation, modification, maintenance, trouble­shooting and repair of plumbing systems.
• Operating power and hand tools and equipment used in plumbing and related trades.
• Working from diagrams, blueprints, plans and specifications.
• Performing shop math.
• Exercising good judgment in the selection of proper materials.
• Ensuring that work is in compliance with appropriate safety and building codes.
• Understanding and following oral and written instructions.
• Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain time and material records.
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.
• Providing customer service.

Recruitment Timeline

This recruitment will close on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at 11:59 pm, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. 

Applications review: Week of November 23, 2026

**All dates are subject to change at the discretion of Human Resources**

All applicants are required to submit an online application through the City’s official website at www.sbcity.org. This recruitment will remain open until Sunday, November 22, 2026, at 11:59 pm or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Applications must be fully completed and clearly demonstrate that the minimum qualifications for the position are met. All information provided is subject to review, investigation, and verification. While resumes may be uploaded as supplemental documentation, they will not be accepted in place of a fully completed City application.

Following the initial screening, the most qualified candidates whose backgrounds best match the needs of the City will be invited to continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement. Candidates will remain under consideration until a final selection is made and an offer is accepted. The City of San Bernardino reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time and may determine that none of the applicants, including those who meet the minimum qualifications, are suitable for the position.

• Pre-employment Medical Exam including drug test
• LiveScan Fingerprinting which reviews criminal history with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Accordingly, the City will provide information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm authorization to work in the United States.

For more information about E-Verify, please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website at www.uscis.gov

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Each request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department directly at (909) 998-2060. 

This bulletin is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract, expressed or implied. Its contents may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice.

For questions regarding this recruitment, contact Stephanie Rivera at [email protected]. Additional information is available at www.sbcity.org.