Plumber III (Plumber III (Correctional Facility))
Mule Creek State Prison · Amador County
Salary: $6,592 – $7,907 per month
Closes: 2026-11-17T00:00:00.000Z
Job description and requirements
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Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of the Supervisor of Building Trades, the Plumber III installs, maintains, inspects, and repairs various types of standard plumbing equipment. The position is also responsible for maintaining order, supervising the conduct of incarcerated people, and protecting the safety of persons or property.
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 in response to the status of the State budget. PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receive a 3% reduction in pay in exchange for five (5) hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.
Applications received without a completed Employment History section of application or “see Resume” indicated may be automatically screened out and not be considered.
Candidate pool may be screened to determine the most qualified candidates for potential interviews.
CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application.
*This advertisement is for a Plumber III, CF position located at Mule Creek State Prison in Ione, Amador County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 025-216-6545-001.
Note: Main communication for this position with be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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 https://www.naces.org/
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 http://www.e-verify.gov/
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:Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.
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Mule Creek State Prison currently has 5 other open positions in this database.
Regional hiring context
There are 12 current state openings in Amador County, including this position.
Application timeline
Applications close in 13 days, on November 17, 2026.
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Posting history
This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on November 3, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.