Plumber 1/2

Job Posting End Date:

Department:

PUBLIC WORKS

Compensation Grade:

G20

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Plumber I $44,907.20 - $69,971.20
Plumber II G22 $49,504.00 - $77,147.20

Starting salary – Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualifications.

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

No

About Us:

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Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:

The City of Virginia Beach Public Works - Building Maintenance division is currently hiring several Plumbers. As a Plumber, you will install, repair, and maintain piping fittings and fixtures involved in the distribution and use of water and waste systems in City buildings in accordance with best practices of the trade.

This position will be filled as a Plumber I or Plumber II depending on the qualifications of the slected candidate.

Duties include:

• Trouble shoot, perform repairs, and install plumbing fixtures and appurtenances such as but not limited to sinks, toilets, urinals, drinking fountains, water heaters, domestic recirculation pumps, lift stations, waste and water service supply systems to maintain working order

• Use proper drain cleaning equipment to clear stoppages in waste system

• Repair, maintain, and monitor sewer lift stations systems

• Clean and maintain grease interceptor devices and maintain FOG manifest records

• Correctly operate hand and power tools, following all safety procedures and regulations

• Test, maintain, repair and install back flow prevention devices

• Review blueprints and document necessary comments

• Document daily records of all work in a clear and concise manner

• Process work orders and all necessary paperwork upon completion of request

• Plan coordinate and schedule sequence of work operations within the Plumbing department and between other trades, branches of the city, private contractors, and vendors

• Supervise and assist subordinate employees within the Plumbing department

• Obtain labor, material and other related costs for job quotes from departments within the City, private contractors, and vendors

• Clean, maintain, and keep truck organized and properly stocked

• Maintain a daily job activities records book in a clear and concise manner

• Set up and break down for special events

• Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described

• Individual assignments will be determined and assigned by the supervisor based on current workloads and departmental needs

The ideal candidates will be skilled in installing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing fixtures and systems in both commercial and residential settings.

This job posting is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed, and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis. Once candidates have been selected for all available positions, the posting will close.
 

The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and leave.

Additional requirements:
• DMV Transcript: Yes
• CDL: No
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No
• CPS Check: No
• Physical: Yes
• Respirator: No
• Psychological Screening: No
• Polygraph: No
• At Will: No

Minimum Requirements:

Plumber I Minimum Qualifications: Combination of education and experience equivalent to one (1) year in plumbing; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. • Must have a current and valid driver’s license.

Plumber II Minimum Qualifications: Combination of education and experience equivalent to three (3) years of experience in plumbing; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. • Must have or obtain a Backflow Prevention License within one (1) year of employment. • Must have a current and valid driver’s license.

Special Requirements: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. This position may require that incumbents wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, or other designated safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employee’s supervisor based on position assigned. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to mandatory drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical.

Skills:

Working Conditions:

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business. 

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Official Job Descriptions:

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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.