Plumber

City of Jacksonville, FL • Jacksonville, FL

212d

About The Position

The Public Works Department is actively seeking one (1) Plumber. This is skilled craft work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing and heating equipment. Work requires knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures used in the plumbing trade which involves the use of specialized skills or specialized equipment, which is acquired through a combination of training and considerable on the job experience. The work is performed in a somewhat uncontrolled environment, where risks and hazards are substantial, but are known, somewhat predictable and mostly controllable. Operates hand and power tools, soldering equipment; plumbing, and motor vehicles including one-half and one-ton trucks and vans. The physical demands consist of walking, standing, sitting, bending, climbing ladders, and occasionally moving and lifting equipment, such as pumps, valves or other parts, weighing more than fifty (50) pounds. The work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are varied and although subject to standard practices and procedures, the worker is permitted some latitude to set own priorities subject to superior's approval.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of education and/or experience in plumbing.
• Must possess a Certificate of Competency as a Journeyman or Master Plumber issued by the City of Jacksonville and/or comparable State of Florida license.
• A valid driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.
• Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain and maintain during employment a City of Jacksonville Certification as a Public Driver.

Responsibilities

• Repairs plumbing and heating equipment.
• Prepares sketches for new plumbing and heating systems.
• Installs new plumbing equipment.
• Tests joints and pipe systems for leaks.
• Installs plumbing and sanitary fixtures.
• Repairs air, water, and waste disposal systems.
• Cuts openings in walls for pipes.
• Replaces washers on leaky faucets.
• Ensures that appropriate permitting is obtained for new installations.
• Checks, repairs, and replaces high- and low-pressure steam boilers.
• Checks safety devices and controls.
• Flushes and cleans boilers, storage and return tanks, and hot water heaters.
• Prepares estimates of time and materials.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Benefits

• Four (4) weeks off during the first year of employment.
• Twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day.
• Low and no cost health insurance options.
• Dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans.
• Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed