Skilled Maintenance Mechanic Plumber- WRC

Oakland County•Pontiac, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is onsite. Are you ready to put your plumbing and pipefitting expertise to work on projects that make a real impact? In this role, you’ll take on advanced repairs, modifications, and upgrades, in addition to lead service replacements in residential homes. You’ll use your technical skills and judgment to assess each job, estimate labor needs, and determine the right tools, materials, and equipment to get the work done efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards. This position will include on-call assignments. Proficiency with current Countywide and department-specific software is essential for completing tasks and maintaining accurate records.

Requirements

Must possess a current Master or Journeyman plumber's license issued by the Michigan State Board of Plumbing or by a state approved agency.
Possess a valid United States motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license.
Pass the complete examination, including the employment medical, established for this classification.
Successfully complete the six month probationary period.
Must maintain a valid United States motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license.
Must maintain a current Master or Journeyman Plumber license or certificate, issued by the Michigan Department of Labor or a state approved agency.
Ability to communicate to accurately convey information.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and/or be a passenger.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with current Countywide and department-specific software is essential for completing tasks and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

Lead challenging repair, alteration, and modernization projects.
Estimate labor materials, and equipment needs to complete work efficiently.
Identify and resolve difficult maintenance issues as they arise.
Conduct safety assessments and apply proper safety protocols.
Assist with facility inspections to evaluate deficiencies and ensure code compliance.
Provide expert input on emergency maintenance and long-term repair strategies.
Use Countywide software systems to track and complete your assignments.
Be available for on-call duties, as assigned.
Plans, installation by studying blueprints and work sketches to determine plumbing materials needed for the most economical job.
Reviews existing and proposed plumbing plans and details.
Coordinates with community representatives as required including plumbing permits.
Lays out, installs, inspects, and repairs complete plumbing systems, water mains, service lines, sewer lines, valves, gauges, pumps and fixtures as needed for County facility maintenance.
Cuts pipe, using threading machine, as required for assigned projects.
Joins piping by means of threaded, caulked, wiped, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints.
Cuts or bores through walls, ceilings or partitions as needed for the installation of plumbing.
Performs difficult plumbing/piping for the completion of repair, alteration, and modernization projects.
Reviews job orders and specifications to estimate the employee hours, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to complete maintenance projects.
Plans, coordinates, and reviews the work of lower-level maintenance employees engaged in plumbing projects.
Orders, stores and controls materials, tools, and equipment necessary to accomplish assigned craft projects.
Maintains records relative to materials and employee hours utilized on specific projects.
Advises and recommends to higher level maintenance personnel procedures required to correct difficult and/or emergency maintenance situations relative to a specific craft specialty.
Assists supervisor in the inspection of facilities to determine repairs necessary to buildings and equipment.
Reviews work under construction and upon completion to determine the effectiveness of work methods.
Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.