Plumber - Facility Operations

City of Topeka • Topeka, KS

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About The Position

The City of Topeka has an opening for a qualified plumber in the Public Works department. This position plans, directs, and performs complex journey-level work to ensure the adequate and efficient operation of city-wide plumbing and mechanical systems, including maintenance, modification or upgrade, and repair. The plumber provides technical direction to departments and monitors the technical performance of contractors.

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED equivalent.
• At least four years of experience installing, maintaining, and repairing mechanical or plumbing systems.
• Must be a licensed plumbing or mechanical journeyman.
• Must have and maintain a valid Kansas driver’s license and meet the City’s insurability requirements.
• Must pass an extensive background check, including a Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) check and KBI fingerprinting.
• Additional licenses or certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on various mechanical systems.
• Inspect and diagnose suspected problem areas.
• Repair various mechanical distribution systems.
• Plan, direct, and perform maintenance, modification or upgrade, and repair of city-wide plumbing and mechanical systems.
• Provide technical direction to departments.
• Monitor contractors’ technical performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance.
• Paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• KPERS 401(a) retirement plan.
• 457 deferred compensation savings plan.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Free onsite health and wellness clinic.
• Full-service fitness facility.
• Employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

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