Plumber II

State of North Carolina

15d

About The Position

This position is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of potable water including hot and cold water, drainage, and wastewater fixtures, piping, and components. The position is also responsible for the routine maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of hot water heaters.

The Department of Administration serves as the business manager for North Carolina state government and provides leadership to state government agencies for the effective, efficient, economical and equitable delivery of services to the public. The department also provides assistance and services to several advocacy programs that serve diverse segments of the state’s population that have traditionally been underserved. The agency’s mission directs departmental efforts to: acquire, develop and maintain properties and facilities; create and operate an efficient system to purchase and dispose of goods and services to meet the needs of government agencies; provide excellent operational services to state employees; achieve fair and equitable opportunities and representation for various segments of the population that have special needs; and to provide administrative support to independent state government agencies.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website.

The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide.

Requirements

• Ability to install plumbing systems per plans and specifications
• Ability to diagnose and make repairs to malfunctioning plumbing systems, fixtures and components
• Ability to use the tools and test equipment commonly used in Plumbing
• Working knowledge of State and local plumbing codes
• Working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of building hot and cold-water systems, steam distribution and condensate return systems, waste removal systems, irrigation systems and drainage systems
• Working knowledge of steam distribution and condensate return systems.
• The position requires standing for long periods of time and performing manual labor.
• The individual hired for this position must be capable of strenuous lifting, crawling and working at heights up to twenty-five feet or more as well as working in confined spaces such as manholes
• The position may require exposure to extreme environmental conditions.
• The position may require the use of a respirator and other personal protective equipment medical certification is required to verify the individual’s ability to wear and use a respirator. This is a condition of employment.
• The position requires the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or more than 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• The position may require working in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, small, enclosed rooms, sewage and water line pipes and other confined spaces.
• The individual hired for this position must be familiar with building, life and safety codes.
• Employee must complete Entry Permit Confined Space Training within 90 days of hire.
• Employee must complete Asbestos Operation Maintenance and Removal Training within 90 days of hire.
• Employee is required to wear a uniform, picture ID badge, use safety equipment and follow safety regulations which are provided by the state.
• Candidate must present proof of a valid NC Driver's License and proof of an acceptable driving record.
• High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of experience in the repair, replacement or construction of piping systems; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Based on the nature of work performed, may require appropriate licensure by the governing board or commission.

Nice To Haves

• Division prefers applicants with at least (5) years of progressive experience in industrial/commercial Plumbing

Responsibilities

• Ability to install plumbing systems per plans and specifications
• Ability to diagnose and make repairs to malfunctioning plumbing systems, fixtures and components

Benefits

• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED