Plumber, Senior

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Plumber, Senior

Salary

$45,013.00 - $51,764.95 Annually

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

11710

Department

General Services

Division

Facility Maintenance

Opening Date

04/24/2024

Closing Date

5/8/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Description

The City of Norfolk’s Department of General Services is seeking a qualified Senior Plumber to perform and supervise the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems and fixtures within city buildings and respond to plumbing emergencies. The Senior Plumber will work directly with the Maintenance Supervisor to assist with the daily operations of the Plumbing Shop.

Essential Functions

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

Installs, maintains, and repairs:

• Water and drainage systems

• Plumbing fixtures

• Ice Machines

• Faucets

• Pool drains

• Sump pumps

• Back flows

• Garbage disposals

• Corroded or defective pipes

• Drain line cleanout using machine to clear debris

Performs special functions:

• Tests Backflow prevention devices

• Winterizes all outdoor facilities by draining unheated water lines and removing backflow preventers

• Preps all outdoor facilities back to operational condition in warm months

• Roughs in new fixtures and waterlines for repairs or renovation projects

• Responds to plumbing emergencies and takes corrective action

Assists Maintenance Supervisor with daily operations of Plumbing Shop:

• Assigns work orders

• Prioritizes work

• Schedules personnel

• Monitors outstanding work orders

• Allocates resources following the City’s procurement process

Education/Experience

Required:

• Four years of experience as a Journey Level Plumber.

Preferred:

• Four years of experience as a Master Plumber.

• Experience in a supervisory or lead plumber role.

Additional Information & Requirements

Required:

• Valid Driver's License. A DMV transcript dated within 30 days will be required if selected for hire.

• Tradesman License.

• Backflow Prevention Device Tester's License.

Preferred:

• State Master Plumber's License.

Work Schedule:

• Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

• Occasional overtime

• Rotation as needed

• This position is designated as Essential and may be required to report to work during City closures due to inclement weather and other emergencies.

  Signing Bonus : This position is eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus.

• Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.

• Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.

• Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.

• Retirement

  If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

  If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

• The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

  NOTE:

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

01

The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

• I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

  02

  If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."

  03

  Please select the answer that best describes your current educational level:

• High School Diploma/GED

• Some College/Vocational School Courses/Apprenticeship Training

• Associate degree/ Vocational School Graduate/Apprenticeship Completed

• Other educational experience

  04

  Do you have at least four years as a Journey Level Plumber?

• Yes

• No

  05

  Do you possess a valid driver's license? A DMV transcript obtained within the previous 30 days will be required if selected for hire.

• Yes

• No

  06

  Do you have a Backflow Prevention Device Testers License?

• Yes

• No

  07

  Please select the accurate statement from the choices below:

• I have a valid Journeyman Plumber License through the Commonwealth of Virginia (A copy of your license will be required if selected for hire)

• I have a valid Journeyman Plumber License through a State other than Virginia (A copy of your license will be required if selected for hire)

• I have a valid Master Plumber License through the Commonwealth of Virginia (A copy of your license will be required if selected for hire)

• I have a valid Master Plumber License through a State other than Virginia (A copy of your license will be required if selected for hire)

• I currently do not have a valid Journeyman or Master Plumber License

  08

  Indicate the years of experience you have performing plumbing maintenance and repair in large municipal or commercial facilities.

• No experience

• Less than 1 year of experience

• 1-3 years of experience

• 4-6 years of experience

• 7 or more years of experience

  09

  Please select the answer that best describes your experience with testing backflow prevention devices:

• Less than 1 year of experience

• 1-3 years of experience

• 4-6 years of experience

• 7 or more years of experience

• No experience

  10

  Please indicate which of the following you are proficient in: (select all that apply)

• Installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing RPP Backflow devices

• Clearing drain lines

• Installing fixtures

• Winterizing and de-winterizing restrooms

• Installing, repairing, or replacing electric and/or gas water heaters

• Troubleshooting and/or repairing water features including splash pads and decorative fountains

• Installing, troubleshooting, and repairing water coolers

• Roughing in for Sewer lines and water lines

  11

  Have you used a procurement process to acquire materials and/or services?

• Yes

• No

  12

  Do you have experience overseeing work quality/performance of contractors?

• Yes

• No

  13

  Do you have experience assigning work and overseeing work quality/performance of other employees?

• Yes

• No

  14

  This position is designated as Essential and is required to report to work during City closures due to inclement weather and other emergencies. Are you willing and able to meet this requirement?

• Yes

• No

  15

  Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.

  16

  Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

• Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee

• Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee

• No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee

  17

  Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

• I am not a Veteran

• I am a Veteran

• I am a Disabled Veteran

  Required Question

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