Facilities Skilled Maintenance Mechanic Plumber

Oakland County•Waterford, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Oakland County is hiring an onsite Facilities Skilled Maintenance Mechanic Plumber to maintain and improve County facilities. The role performs complex plumbing and pipefitting repairs, alterations, renovations, and modernization projects, and independently assesses the labor, materials, tools, equipment, and time needed for assigned work. The mechanic troubleshoots difficult and emergency maintenance issues, helps keep buildings safe and code compliant, and uses Countywide and department-specific software to document and manage assignments. The position also plans and carries out plumbing installations and repairs, reviews plumbing plans and job specifications, coordinates permits as needed, and leads lower-level maintenance employees on plumbing projects. It requires a current Michigan Master or Journeyman plumber’s license and a valid U.S. operator’s or chauffeur’s license. Employees must pass the complete examination, including the employment medical, and successfully complete a six-month probationary period. The license and driver’s license must be maintained. Work may involve extreme hot or cold temperatures, odors, dust, gases, vapors, 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 also require driving or riding in an automobile or bus.

Requirements

Current Master or Journeyman plumber’s license issued by the Michigan State Board of Plumbing or a state-approved agency; the license or certificate must be maintained.
Valid U.S. motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license; the license must be maintained.
Pass the complete examination for the classification, including the employment medical.
Successfully complete the six-month probationary period.
Ability to communicate information accurately.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and/or be a passenger.
Ability to work under hazardous and/or difficult conditions common to building craft or mechanical work, 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 public.

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.
Ability to estimate the labor hours, techniques, tools, materials, and equipment required for maintenance projects.
Ability to work under pressure during emergencies.
Ability to train, direct, and evaluate work crews.
Ability to inspect and report on project progress.
Knowledge of and ability to practice standard safety techniques.
Knowledge of practical First Aid techniques.
Familiarity with 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

Perform complex plumbing and pipefitting repairs, alterations, renovations, and modernization projects throughout County facilities.
Assess projects and estimate the labor, materials, tools, equipment, and time required to complete work efficiently.
Troubleshoot difficult maintenance issues and determine effective solutions while minimizing disruption to facility operations.
Recognize occupational hazards and follow established safety procedures.
Assist supervisors with facility inspections, identify deficiencies, evaluate code compliance, and recommend repairs or corrective actions.
Provide technical expertise during emergency maintenance situations and recommend effective courses of action.
Use Countywide and department-specific software to manage assignments and document completed work.
Study blueprints and work sketches to plan installations and determine plumbing materials needed for economical work.
Review existing and proposed plumbing plans and details, and coordinate with community representatives as required, including for 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 installation.
Review job orders and specifications to estimate employee hours, materials, tools, and equipment 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, and maintain records of materials and employee hours used.
Advise higher-level maintenance personnel on procedures to address difficult or emergency maintenance situations related to the plumbing specialty.
Assist supervisors in inspecting facilities and determining necessary repairs to buildings and equipment.
Review work during construction and upon completion to assess the effectiveness of work methods.
Perform other related duties as assigned.