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Job Description
PLUMBER II
(CORRECTIONAL
FACILITY
) Valley State Prison
JC-521983
•PLUMBER II (CORRECTIONAL
FACILITY
)
PLUMBER II
(CORRECTIONAL
FACILITY
) $6,291.00•$7,547.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date:
7/2/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) 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. Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
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$6,291.00•$7,547.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of
Positions:
1
Work Location:
Madera County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
Alternate Work Schedule May Be Available
Work Week:
Monday•Friday, 8:00 AM•4:00 PM Department Information Vision We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment, and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Mission To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department. CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities. Facility Information 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. Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation's largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of individuals in our care, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies for their successful reintegration into our communities.
Department Website:
http://www.cdcr.ca.gov
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 NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. 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 www.e-verify.gov. This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment. If you are personally delivering your application, you must do so between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday•Friday, on or before the final filing date. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
