Plumber I/II

**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 **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 40 **About Us:** Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference. **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. 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: High school or GED plus two (2) years’ experience 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: High school or GED plus four (4) years of experience in plumbing; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. • Possess a Journeyman’s License. Must have or obtain a Backflow Prevention License wi…