Plumber Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 18 months of training or 18 months of verifiable plumbing work experience under the supervision of an experienced plumber, along with formal education in arithmetic including fractions and percentages and in reading and writing common English vocabulary; or 6 months of experience as a Plumber 1 (52261); or equivalent qualifications.
• Must pass a drug screen and background check to be eligible for employment.
• Job skills include plumbing trade, basic documentation, building maintenance, facilities maintenance, general maintenance, mathematical ability, trades, critical thinking, flexibility, problem solving, responsiveness, strategic thinking, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Ohio Expo Center plumbing projects and serve as lead worker over lower-level trades workers.
• Maintain and repair plumbing equipment, pumps, valves, fixtures, and related systems.
• Perform routine maintenance on plumbing fixtures, including flush valves, commodes, sinks, sewage lines, and faucets.
• Repair valves, water mains, sewer lines, and water-main taps, including work in ditches.
• Operate a backhoe during sub-grade installation and prepare sub-grade plumbing for new buildings.
• Perform major renovations of plumbing fixtures in existing buildings and on the grounds.
• Complete annual winterization of seasonal restroom facilities and water lines.
• Install water and gas lines using steel and plastic materials; cut and thread pipe and replace valves, traps, thermostats, backflow preventers, and related items.
• Read and interpret blueprints and diagrams.
• Inspect plumbing and lines in all buildings annually and periodically inspect facility pipelines for leaks.
• Prepare estimates of material and labor costs, estimate project man-hours, and establish work priorities.
• Requisition materials after obtaining vendor prices and order and maintain stock of commonly needed plumbing supplies.
• Complete and submit regular reports to the Maintenance Office.
• Assist with event setup, maintenance, cleanup, and removal.
• Assist the crew leader in verifying work hours or schedules and serve as crew leader for unskilled laborers.
• Return to the facility on weekends and holidays for emergency calls involving major plumbing problems.
• Attend assigned events and work with the person in charge to ensure program needs are met.
• Inspect buildings thoroughly before and immediately after events and report damage to the Maintenance Office so reimbursement can be pursued.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation.