PLUMBER

POSITION

There is one (1) immediate vacancy for the position of Plumber, eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week, twelve (12) months a year. Tentative hours are 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM. An eligibility list is being established to fill this vacancy, hire substitutes and fill future vacancies for the next six months.

FILING PERIOD

Applications for this position will be accepted online only starting Friday, May 22, 2026, to Monday, June 15, 2026, until 4:30 pm. For those without computer access, computer terminals are available in the Personnel Commission Office at the District Office, 1830 Nogales Street, Rowland Heights, CA 91748 •

APPLICANTS WILL BE SENT NOTIFICATIONS BY E-MAIL ONLY

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SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Under the direction of a supervisor, designs the layout of plumbing systems; installs plumbing systems and fixtures; maintains and repairs equipment and appliances; tests backflow prevention devices; and maintains a variety of records.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Incumbents are expected to work independently under limited supervision and exercise judgment in: establishing work priorities; planning/estimating and laying out new installations; determining equipment and material needs; and troubleshooting to determine problems and necessary repairs. Failure to follow proper work procedures could result in serious injury to employee and/or others especially when working with gas or cross connection. Failure to properly install, inspect and maintain backflow prevention devices could result in the contamination of drinking water creating a health hazard to the students, staff and public. Since incumbents interact with a variety of people in the performance of their duties, good public relations are important to succeed in this position. The class of Plumber is distinguished from the class of Sprinkler System Repair Worker in that the latter works with irrigation systems and does not install or repair sewer, gas, lateral and main potable water lines. The class of Maintenance Worker is distinguished from the class of Plumber in that the latter troubleshoots, diagnoses and repairs technical problems, performs skilled installations and repairs, plans and estimates remodel projects as well as new construction, and works independently without technical supervision. Classified Salary Range 26.5 Click here to review the job description in its entirety.

EDUCATION

: Graduation from high school or its equivalency is required. Courses in installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing systems are desirable.

EXPERIENCE

One of the following: Four years of experience as a Plumber installing, maintaining and repairing sewer mains, drains, waste and vent piping and appliances, potable water supply pipes and appliances, and fuel gas lateral and main lines. OR Completion of a state of California approved apprenticeship program and one year of experience performing the previously mentioned duties. Applicants must provide the Personnel Commission with a copy of the following documents at the time of application : Document(s) may be emailed to amanda.arias @rowlandschools.org . Applications without the supporting document(s) will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified . Transcripts/Diplomas from foreign countries must be certified to meet the US equivalent to be considered.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

: A valid, Class C, California Driver License and a good driving record is required and must be maintained during employment. Certificate of competence in testing backflow devices issued by Los Angeles County must be obtained within the probationary period and maintained during employment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employees in this classification work both inside and outside, in changing temperatures, in poorly ventilated areas, with inadequate lighting, in wet or damp areas, in confined spaces, at heights using ladders or scaffolding, with electrical hazards and dangerous machinery with moving parts, sharp objects, fumes, moderate to high concentrations of silica or allergenic dust, lead, asbestos, gases, chemicals, odors, toxic materials, explosive substances, loud noises, vibrations, in a vehicle, in direct contact with the public, students and District personnel, and in the absence of direct supervision.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this classification stand, walk, lift and carry up to 80 lbs., climb ladders and stairs, maintain balance; push/pull up to 150 lbs., stoop, kneel, crawl, and bend repeatedly, repetitively use fingers, wrists, and hands while twisting or applying pressure, simultaneously use both arms, legs, and hands, reach overhead, have rapid mental and muscular coordination, hear normal voice conversation, speak clearly, smell normally in order to identify gas leaks, etc., have depth perception and color vision, distinguish shades, see small details and long distances, sit for extended periods of time, operate a vehicle , use a computer and telephone. The examination may consist of the following: Job-related Written Examination Structured Interview / Performance Exercise

PROOF OF EDUCATION

If you received your education outside of the United States, you MUST have your degree/transcripts evaluated by an approved agency transcript evaluation service that certifies that your degree meets the United States equivalent for it to be considered. For more information about organizations who offer this service, please access the following: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/aspiring-educators/transcripts/foreign-transcript-eval/ . RUSD will only accept evaluations from agencies listed within the document.

ADVANCED SALARY STEP PLACEMENT

New employees are normally placed at Step A of the appropriate salary range for this classification. If the hiring authority requests advanced salary step placement to the Personnel Director, the new employee's eligibility will be determined in accordance with Personnel Commission Rule and Regulation 17.2.1. The Personnel Commission shall have final approval on any advanced salary step placement requests. Contact the Personnel Commission office for further information if you are hired. Advanced salary placement is only available to employees upon their initial hire .

APPOINTMENT

Candidates who pass all hurdles of the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list in rank order based on final scores including any veteran's / seniority credit. The top three ranks of eligibles who are ready and willing to accept the position shall be referred to the hiring administrator for interview. The eligibility list will be established for six (6) months . All new employees are subject to passing a physical examination, tuberculosis test, background review and must provide satisfactory evidence of authorization to work in the United States. Employment start date is contingent upon fingerprinting and criminal background clearance. In accordance with Education Code 45301, an employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of six (6) months or 130 working days of paid service, whichever is longer. No employee shall attain permanent status in the classified service until s/he has completed a probationary period in a class. An employee may be released at any time during the probationary period.

PROCESSING FEE

New employees will be charged a processing fee (approximately $64) for the cost of fingerprinting. This fee must be paid at the time of processing appointment, with a

MONEY ORDER

ONLY, payable to

RUSD. VETERANS CREDIT

For entry level classes, veterans with thirty (30) days or more of active service (during a time of war or national emergency) who obtain a passing score shall be allowed an additional credit of five (5) points and disabled veterans receive ten (10) additional points. Entry-level positions are defined as all positions within the classified service when the eligible is first employed by the District, except for positions designated management or senior management. Veterans must supply a copy of their form DD214 along with their application in order to receive such credit. Veteran's credit can only be applied once, upon initial hire.