Plumber I
This is skilled plumbing work at the journeyman level in installing, servicing, maintaining and removing plumbing systems, swimming pool piping, natural gas piping and sewage drainage piping.
JURISDICTION YEARLY RATE
MOBILE COUNTY $48,091 - $76,882 **
CITY OF MOBILE $ 40,528 - $64,790 *
CITY OF CHICKASAW $27,276 - $42,312 ***
MOBILE HOUSING AUTHORITY $41,470 - $66,296
* amended 10/05/2024 ** amended 10/24/2023 *** amended 10/11/2025
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Completion of a trade school or apprenticeship program in plumbing and a minimum of one year journeyman level plumbing experience; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid Journeyman Plumber or Master Plumber License issued by the State of Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board.
All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile County Personnel Board Job Opportunities page. As you create a JobOpps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is not available; therefore, "email" should be selected. All notifications will be sent by email only. Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Merit System employment and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application.
Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.
A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile County Personnel Board at 251-470-7727.
Adam Bourne, Personnel Director
The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers.
10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)
10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation
12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)
Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)
Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)
Retirement plans
Employee Credit Union
Promotion by competitive exam
Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases
Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs