PLUMBER II (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

Job Description and Duties

This job posting is being used to fill a permanent, full-time Plumber II, Correctional Facility position.  This recruitment will be filled in accordance with implemented hiring restrictions, and may also be used to fill future vacancies, if additional positions become available.  

You must have taken and passed the Plumber II, Correctional Facility examination, be a current state employee with lateral transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility in order to apply.  Please see the Examination Information section for additional information.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented.  PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027.  Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.

CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.

Note : Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Position is at Valley State Prison in Chowchilla .

Valley State Prison is in the central San Joaquin Valley about 30 miles north of Fresno and close to Yosemite National Park.  Surrounding communities are affordable and offer excellent educational opportunities.  

Special Requirements

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you should include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at 

Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization.  For more information about E-Verify, you may go to .

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Knowledgeable of principles, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in plumbing
• Knowledge of Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety applicable to plumbing
• Knowledge of building codes
• Must have an employment history reflecting positive attendance
• Must be punctual
• Must demonstrate good judgement
• Ability to perform plumbing work
• Ability to care for tools, materials and equipment
• Ability to prepare rough sketches of minor plumbing installations; and make estimates of material and labor costs for minor plumbing jobs
• Ability to instruct, direct, and coordinate the work of a small crew
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to prepare accurate records and make simple reports
• Ability to Read, work from and interpret plans, blueprints and specifications
• Ability to read and write English at a level required for successful job performance
• Willingness to promote an inclusive workplace that empowers employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, and the CalPERS website, .

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at .

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

To obtain list eligibility for the Plumber II, Correctional Facility before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the examination:

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.