Plumber

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Virginia Beach, VA

119d•$55,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The Plumber performs routine, unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled repairs, installation, and maintenance on hot and cold water distribution lines, boilers, plumbing fixtures, and related mechanical equipment and systems. The position supports the Air National Guard under the 203rd REDHORSE unit. The scheduled hours are Tuesday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. The role requires prior plumbing or steamfitting experience; knowledge of utility systems, trade methods, and safety procedures; and the ability to plan and lay out installations, read blueprints, and diagnose leaks, pressure problems, and other system malfunctions. The employee must be able to perform physical work in confined spaces, lift and position equipment weighing up to 50 pounds while wearing required protective equipment, and maintain a valid Virginia driver's license. A Common Access Card (CAC) must be obtained.

Requirements

Prior plumber or steamfitter experience.
Knowledge of the operation, installation, modification, and repair of utility, supply, and disposal systems; fixtures, fittings; and equipment such as sewage, water, gas, oil, and air systems.
Knowledge of accepted trade methods and techniques.
Ability to plan and lay out installations and modifications of utility systems and equipment.
Ability to read blueprints and drawings.
Ability to assess, detect, and diagnose leaks, pressure problems, and other plumbing system and equipment malfunctions.
Knowledge of basic safety and OSHA procedures and regulations.
Ability to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and work in tiring or uncomfortable positions in confined spaces.
Ability to lift, carry, and place equipment weighing 50 pounds while wearing protective safety equipment in all conditions.
Valid Virginia driver's license with an acceptable driving record; the license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Must obtain a Common Access Card (CAC).

Nice To Haves

Journey-level or higher tradesman licensure is preferred but not required.
Backflow prevention certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Repair, install, and maintain hot and cold water distribution lines, boilers, plumbing fixtures, and related mechanical equipment and systems.
Install, modify, and repair utility, supply, and disposal systems, fixtures, fittings, and equipment, including sewage, water, gas, oil, and air systems.
Plan and lay out installations and modifications of utility systems and equipment.
Assess, detect, and diagnose leaks, pressure problems, and other plumbing system or equipment malfunctions.
Use necessary personal protective equipment and follow applicable safety procedures.