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Plumber II
Working Title PLUMBER II
Department/Division Public Works - General Maintenance
Job Type Full Time
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Requisition ID:
41622
Work Location:
Public Works - Municipal Center
Pay Range:
G.21, $45,527.40 - $70,567.47
Starting Salary:
Minimum of the Pay Range
Work Schedule:
6:00am- 4:30pm Mon-Thurs
Part Time Hours/Wk:
Job Open Date:
9/3/24
Application Deadline:

Job Duties:

The City of Virginia Beach Public Works - Resort Building Maintenance Division is currently hiring a Plumber II

Please come join our team if you are interested in a challenging career working with a dedicated team of professionals serving our beautiful city of Virginia Beach! 

As a Plumber II, you will install, repair, and maintain piping fittings and fixtures involved in the distribution and use of water in a City building in accordance with best practices of the trade.

Duties include:

  • Set up and break down for special event requests
  • Trouble shoot, perform repairs and install plumbing systems, fixtures and appurtenances, such as, but not limited to, sinks, toilets, urinals, water fountains, water heaters, domestic recirculation pumps, lift station pumps waste and waterline supply systems to maintain in working order in accordance to local codes and best practices of the trade
  • Use proper drain cleaning equipment to clear stoppages in plumbing waste system
  • Repair maintain and monitor sewer lift station systems
  • Clean and maintain grease interceptor devices and maintain F O G manifest records
  • Correctly operate hand and power tools, following all safety procedures and regulations, and operate all automotive equipment in a safe manner
  • 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
  • Provide labor, material and other related costs and obtain Purchase orders for job quotes and projects
     
  • Obtain labor, material and other related costs for job quotes from departments within the City, private contractors and vendors
     
  • Maintain work truck in a professional and organized manner
     
  • 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
     
  • Clean, maintain and keep work truck organized and properly stocked
  • Maintain a daily job activities records book in a clear and concise manner

Must possess a Journeyman’s License and have or obtain a Backflow Prevention License within (1) year of employment

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.

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.

The City of Virginia Beach offers:

  • Competitive Compensation Package
  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • Hiring Bonus for Select Positions
  • 11 Paid Holidays & 3 Personal Holiday
  • 8 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Coverage
  • And more!! 

The position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed ongoing.

Minimum Requirements:

MINIMUMS: High school or GED plus four (4) years experience in plumbing; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Possess a Journeymans License. Must have or obtain a Backflow Prevention License within (1) year of employment. Must have, or obtain, a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina drivers license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina DMV drivers license eligibility requirements.

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 employees 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.

Additional Requirements:

DMV Transcript:  Required
CDL:  Not Required                                       
DOT History:  
Not Required                                                 
CPS Check:  Not Required
Physical:  Required    
Respirator:  Not Required
Polygraph Review:  
Not Required
Psychological Screening:  Not Required

Attachments Required:  None

Preferences:

Experience with installing, maintaining and repairing Plumbing fixtures
Experience with maintaining , repairing and servicing lift stations
Experience with clearing sewer and drain systems
Experience with installing and maintaining water supply and waste systems.
Experience and ability to read blue prints and isometrics
Experience with Storm Water systems
Experience in drain cleaning
Experience with lift stations and lift station control panels Experience in Plumbing construction commercial and residential
Experience in Plumbing service commercial and residential
Experience in special event set up
Experience with computers/laptops and smart phones

Special Instructions:

  • Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting. 
  • Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you provide on your application and/or resume; or otherwise demonstrated during the hiring process.
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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.

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