Plumber: Public Works

Staunton City & Schools•Staunton, VA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Staunton Public Works Department is seeking applicants to join its team as a Tradesworker-Plumber. The successful candidate performs responsible skilled work in the maintenance, repair, modification, and installation of plumbing systems and equipment. Work is performed under regular supervision. 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.

Requirements

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.
Interprets prints, specifications, technical manuals and other facility related documents.
Ability to solder, braze and spot weld as required.
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.
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.
A positive pre-employment physical and a negative drug/alcohol screening is required.
Security awareness training will be provided to anyone in this position.

Nice To Haves

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

Maintenance and repair of city facilities, ensuring that all applicable local, state and national building, plumbing and fire protection codes are met.
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.
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.
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.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Supervision may be exercised over helpers or trades assistants.
Responsible for determining the necessary resources to accomplish work task objectives.
Responsible for identifying maintenance and repair requirements of equipment, city owned facilities and developing schedules and priorities to execute work.