SENIOR PLUMBER
To land Senior Plumber in New Jersey you go through the competitive route: you sit an announced exam and the score puts you on the eligible list agencies hire from.
The one gate is 4 years of relevant experience.
How to apply
This title is filled by competitive examination.
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See where to apply for this title →Examination announcements for this title
An open competitive announcement for this title is accepting applications, per the Civil Service Commission's list read on October 13, 2026. An announcement is an examination, not a vacancy; the announcement itself lists the fee, the requirements and how to file.
| Title | Symbol | Jurisdiction | Closes | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior PlumberSchool District | M1090H | Vineland School DistrictResidents of Vineland City | October 21, 2026 | Open | Announcement |
Promotional
A promotional announcement for this title is accepting applications as of October 13, 2026. A promotional examination produces its own eligible list and is open only to people who already hold permanent status in a qualifying title within the department named on the row, not across that employer generally; filing without eligibility means an ineligible determination and no refund of the fee.
| Title | Symbol | Employer and unit who may file | Closes | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENIOR PLUMBER$54,995 to $109,435 a yearPromoted from: Plumber | PM4043H | PASSAIC VALLEY WATER COMMISSIONPASSAIC VALLEY WATER COMMISSION | October 21, 2026 | Open | Announcement |
Previously announced, and no longer listed by the Commission
The Commission removes an announcement once it has closed and republishes nothing, so this examination is no longer on any of its own lists. We keep what we have read, here covering 2026. It cannot be filed for now; a title announced once is often announced again, so this is the record of whether that has happened.
| Title | Symbol | Employer or unit | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior PlumberOpen competitive | C1041H | Mercer County | September 21, 2026 |
Every row is CSC's own; see the full announcement calendar.
Promotion paths the Commission has published
Titles the Commission accepted as feeders for this one
Holders of the title below were eligible to compete in a promotional examination for SENIOR PLUMBER.
- PLUMBERstated by 1 employer
Each line comes from a promotional examination announcement, which sets its own eligibility for that employer and that examination — so this records what the Commission has accepted before, not a rule about who qualifies now. Most of these paths have been stated by a single employer, and the count beside each says how many. A promotional examination is also closed to anyone without permanent status in the unit the announcement names. How promotional eligibility works.
Salaries stated in examination announcements
One Civil Service Commission examination announcement has stated a salary for this title. Local pay is set by each employer under its own ordinance or contract, so this is one employer's figure for one position rather than a rate for the title.
| Employer | Salary as published | Basis | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passaic Valley Water CommissionPassaic Valley Water Commission | $54,995.00 ~ $109,435.00 | A year | October 2026 |
Each figure is quoted as the Civil Service Commission printed it in that employer's announcement on the date shown. It is evidence of what was advertised then, not a statement of what the position pays now, and an announcement does not say whether a post is full or part time. No average, range or comparison is given across employers, because each sets its own pay and nothing here establishes that two of these positions are alike. Where an employer has announced the title more than once for the same department, only its most recent figure is shown. How this data is sourced.
Where this title is used
Senior Plumber is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.
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Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction, performs general plumbing work involved in the installation and maintenance of plumbing facilities and systems; works with various machine and hand tools common to the plumbing trade; may prepare or work from sketches, plans, and specifications in accordance with the plumbing code or accepted trade practices; takes the lead over and gives suitable instructions to at least one (1) other plumber; does other related duties.
Examples of work
- Takes the lead over a small group of plumbers in installing, repairing, and/or maintaining gas, water, and waste disposal pipes, and facilities.
- Trouble shoots malfunctions and makes emergency and permanent repairs.
- Removes stoppages from piping and toilet, sink, and other facilities.
- Works with wrought iron, cast iron, butt welded, soil, asbestos composition, and copper pipe.
- Installs and repairs piping systems using flanged, screwed, bell and spigot, compression, and soldered joints.
- May cover piping and fittings with asbestos or other compositions.
- Is familiar with the terminology, use and installation of reducing, pressure relief, surge, check, float, gate, globe and other types of valves, unions, sleeves, bushings, reducers, and other fittings and valves.
- Measures and fits piping and facilities.
- Prepares and/or works from sketches, plans, and specifications and roughing-in sheets in accordance with the plumbing code or approved trade practices.
- Interprets graphic symbols used on piping drawings.
- Makes time and materials estimates.
- Makes plumbing tests on work in progress and completed work.
- Gives suitable instructions to other plumbers.
- Keeps necessary records and files.
- May be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Experience
Four (4) years of experience in plumbing work involving a variety of layout, installation, and maintenance tasks.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in NJ only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the problems involved in plumbing work.
Knowledge of the standard tools, materials, methods, practices, occupational hazards and safety precautions, and of keeping necessary records.
Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions and assignments.
Ability to observe established safety procedures.
Ability to requisition, store, safeguard, distribute, and properly use equipment, materials and supplies.
Ability to analyze problems involved in plumbing work, organize assigned work, and develop effective work methods.
Ability to give suitable instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain suitable records and files.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
A valid Master Plumber license issued by the NJ State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers may be substituted for (3) three years of related experience.
Applicants may be required to possess a valid Master Plumbers license issued by the New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers as determined by the Appointing Authority.