Plumber: Public Works

Staunton City & Schools•Staunton, VA

1d•$27 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

CITY OF STAUNTON PLUMBER -TRADESWORKER The City of Staunton Public Works Department is seeking applicants to join its team as a Tradesworker-Plumber. Successful candidate performs responsible skilled work in the maintenance, repair, modification, and installation of plumbing systems and equipment. Work is performed under regular supervision. For a full detail of the position, please refer to the position/job description below. Hiring Range: $27.00 – $29.00/hr DOQ/E (+) excellent benefits. This position is open until filled. The City of Staunton is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is fully committed to the principles and practices of equal employment. CITY OF STAUNTON POSITION DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Tradesworker Plumber DEPARTMENT: Public Works IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Facilities Supervisor GRADE/RANK: Grade 10 FLSA/ESSENTIAL STATUS: Non-Exempt GENERAL DEFINITION AND PURPOSE OF WORK: Performs responsible skilled work in the maintenance, repair, modification, and installation of plumbing systems and equipment; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of facility related and plumbing systems and equipment
Thorough knowledge of back-flow devices and the ability to testing and certify them annually as required
Thorough knowledge of the common practices, tools, terminology, and safety precautions of the building trades
Thorough knowledge of the use and characteristics of common building materials
Skill in the use of hand/power tools and equipment used in the plumbing field and related fields
Ability to work from sketches, drawings, plans and specifications
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Knowledge of occupational hazards, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and hazardous material storage and disposal practices and
Knowledge of basic computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school
Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with and a good driving record
Comprehensive knowledge of facility maintenance, plumbing systems and applications and the National Plumbing Code (NPC)
A thorough background screening through the Staunton Police Department is required
State and national III record checks by fingerprint identification must be conducted for criminal justice terminal operators, programmers and other persons employed or utilized to effectuate access to or initiate transmission of NCIC/VCIN information prior to employment. This includes anyone with physical or logistical access to either the VCIN computer systems or components
A positive pre-employment physical and a negative drug/alcohol screening is required

Nice To Haves

working knowledge of facility related systems and extensive experience in the plumbing trade highly desired
Commonwealth of Virginia Licenses: Master Plumber (Tradesmen) and Back Flow Prevention Device Workers issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, (DPOR) is preferred

Responsibilities

Is responsible for maintenance and repair of city facilities, ensuring that all applicable local, state and national building, plumbing and fire protection codes are met
Thorough working knowledge for building systems such as, plumbing, structural, fire protection, and all related local, state and federal codes
General working knowledge of electrical, carpentry, and facility related maintenance and repairs
Inspects facilities annually for general condition and compliance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and all applicable codes and regulations
Interprets prints, specifications, technical manuals and other facility related documents
Ensures compliance with all environmental laws and regulations
Services, installs, maintains and repairs plumbing systems including but not limited to piping, back flow devices, water heaters, faucets, toilets/urinals, hot water valves, circulator pumps, boiler system valves and controls, and other plumbing equipment and systems as required
Ability to solder, braze and spot weld as required
Inspects plumbing systems and performs corrective action
Assists with design of new construction projects and estimates time and materials
Discusses job requirements with supervisor to ensure supplies, equipment and resources are available
Prioritizes work assignments to ensure emergency and urgent repairs are performed in a timely manner
Reports and documents all safety and equipment problems to supervisor; recommends corrective action
Requisitions equipment and material as needed
Responds to facility complaints and work requests
Works on special events and snow removal as needed
Assists other tradesmen as needed
Assigned On-Call duties monthly to cover maintenance requirements and emergencies after hours, weekend and holidays and
Performs other related duties as assigned