Plumber I/II

City of Virginia Beach•Evans, CO

55d•$44,907 - $77,147•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Virginia Beach Public Works Building Maintenance division is hiring several Plumbers. The position installs, repairs, and maintains piping, fittings, and fixtures involved in water distribution and waste systems in City buildings, following trade best practices. The role may be filled at the Plumber I or Plumber II level, depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications. Individual assignments are determined by a supervisor based on workloads and departmental needs. The ideal candidate is skilled in installing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing fixtures and systems in commercial and residential settings. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to mandatory drug testing and requires successful completion of a pre-employment physical. Employees may need to work beyond normally scheduled hours to address short-term departmental needs or City-wide emergencies. Appropriate personal protective equipment may be required in designated risk areas. The position is open until filled, with applications reviewed and interviews conducted on an ongoing basis. Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualifications. The City offers health, dental, and life insurance; retirement and savings plans; maternity, paternity, and parental leave; holidays; and leave. Full-time employees contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Requirements

Plumber I: High school diploma or GED plus two years of plumbing experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and training providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Plumber II: Education and experience equivalent to three years of plumbing experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and training providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Current and valid driver’s license.
Plumber II: Must have or obtain a Backflow Prevention License within one year of employment.
Successful completion of a pre-employment physical.
Subject to mandatory drug testing as a safety-sensitive position.
May be required to wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment, such as steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and gloves, in designated risk areas.
May be expected to work beyond normally scheduled hours in response to short-term departmental needs or City-wide emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Skill in installing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing fixtures and systems in both commercial and residential settings.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, and install plumbing fixtures and appurtenances, including sinks, toilets, urinals, drinking fountains, water heaters, domestic recirculation pumps, lift stations, and water and waste service supply systems.
Use appropriate drain-cleaning equipment to clear waste-system stoppages.
Repair, maintain, and monitor sewer lift-station systems.
Clean and maintain grease interceptor devices and maintain FOG manifest records.
Operate hand and power tools correctly and follow safety procedures and regulations.
Test, maintain, repair, and install backflow prevention devices.
Review blueprints and document necessary comments.
Document daily work records clearly and concisely.
Process work orders and required paperwork upon completion of requests.
Plan, coordinate, and schedule work sequences within the Plumbing department and with other trades, City branches, private contractors, and vendors.
Supervise and assist subordinate employees within the Plumbing department.
Obtain labor, material, and other related costs for job quotes from City departments, private contractors, and vendors.
Clean, maintain, and organize the truck and keep it properly stocked.
Maintain a clear and concise daily job activities record book.
Set up and break down for special events.
Perform other duties requiring the skills, knowledge, and physical requirements of the described work.
Work hours beyond the normal schedule when needed for short-term departmental needs or City-wide emergencies.