Facilities Skilled Maintenance Mechanic Plumber

Oakland County•Waterford, MI

4d•$78,670 - $103,526•Onsite

About The Position

Oakland County is seeking a Facilities Skilled Maintenance Mechanic Plumber to maintain County facilities through complex plumbing and pipefitting repairs, alterations, renovations, and modernization projects. The position works onsite and independently assesses projects, estimates labor and materials, resolves difficult maintenance issues, and helps keep County buildings safe, functional, and code compliant. The role also provides technical guidance during emergencies, supports facility inspections, and uses Countywide or department-specific software to manage assignments and document work. The mechanic plans plumbing installations using blueprints and work sketches, reviews plumbing plans, coordinates with community representatives on matters such as permits, and installs, inspects, and repairs plumbing systems and related infrastructure. The position leads lower-level maintenance employees by planning and reviewing their work, checking work quality, and providing training and instruction. It also orders and controls project materials and equipment and maintains records of project materials and employee hours. Work may take place in areas with extreme temperatures, limited ventilation, confined spaces, elevated work areas, chemicals, communicable diseases, sharp or dangerous objects, weapons, and moving machinery. Appropriate personal safety equipment may be required. The position may involve driving or riding in an automobile or bus. Compensation is listed as $78,670–$103,526.

Requirements

Current Master or Journeyman plumber's license issued by the Michigan State Board of Plumbing or by a state-approved agency.
Valid United States motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license, which must be maintained.
Maintain a current Master or Journeyman Plumber license or certificate issued by the Michigan Department of Labor or a state-approved agency.
Pass the complete examination for the classification, including the employment medical examination.
Successfully complete a six-month probationary period.
Ability to communicate information accurately.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and/or be a passenger.

Nice To Haves

Considerable knowledge of plumbing codes and permit requirements of local and state jurisdictions.
Considerable knowledge of plumbing trade tools, materials, methods, and practices.
Considerable ability to estimate labor hours, techniques, tools, materials, and equipment required for maintenance projects.
Considerable ability to work under pressure during emergencies.
Ability to train, direct, and evaluate the performance of work crews.
Ability to inspect and report on the progress of work projects.
Ability to work under hazardous or difficult conditions common to building crafts or mechanical fields, including high or confined places and areas involving heat, offensive odors, or dampness.
Ability to maintain a polite, cordial disposition toward County employees and the general public.
Knowledge of and ability to practice standard safety techniques.
Knowledge of practical First Aid techniques.
Familiarity with current word-processing, spreadsheet, database, email, and Internet software.
Ability to perform cross-connection control surveys in buildings and sites with complex piping and mechanical arrangements.
ASSE 5110 tester and 5130 repairer certifications for backflow prevention assemblies.

Responsibilities

Plan plumbing installations by studying blueprints and work sketches to determine materials needed for economical completion.
Review existing and proposed plumbing plans and details.
Coordinate with community representatives as required, including on plumbing permits.
Lay out, install, inspect, and repair plumbing systems, water mains, service lines, sewer lines, valves, gauges, pumps, and fixtures for County facility maintenance.
Cut pipe using a threading machine and join piping using threaded, caulked, wiped, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints.
Cut or bore through walls, ceilings, or partitions as needed for plumbing installations.
Perform difficult plumbing and piping work for repair, alteration, and modernization projects.
Review job orders and specifications to estimate employee hours, materials, tools, and equipment needed for maintenance projects.
Plan, coordinate, and review the work of lower-level maintenance employees engaged in plumbing projects; check, train, assist, and instruct employees.
Order, store, and control materials, tools, and equipment for assigned craft projects.
Maintain records of materials and employee hours used on specific projects.
Advise higher-level maintenance personnel on procedures for correcting difficult or emergency maintenance situations related to the plumbing specialty.
Assist supervisors with facility inspections to determine needed repairs to buildings and equipment.
Review work during construction and upon completion to assess the effectiveness of work methods.
Use Countywide or department-specific software to complete assignments, manage work, and support operations.
Recognize occupational hazards and follow established safety procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned.