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Plumber #2008-104810-01

Date Opened
Saturday, October 10, 2020 8:00 AM
Close Date
Sunday, November 08, 2020 11:59 PM
Section
General Services
Salary
  • $49,285 - $61,606 Commensurate with experience
Employment Type
  • Full Time
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Introduction

Charlotte’s local government, with more than 8,000 employees and a $2.55 billion budget, works hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play.

The goal of the City of Charlotte’s General Services Department is to guide agencies through innovative and efficient deployment of resources to meet their missions and fulfill the needs of the City in a rapidly evolving and complex environment.  The Department will design and deliver expanded, shared services across departments and for the City of Charlotte to improve performance and save taxpayer money.  General Services consists of capital project management, fleet services, procurement, environmental services, property management, storm water services, and other support services.  

Overview

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

Function

Seeking a Plumber in the Building Services Division of the General Services Department. This position will be responsible for performing demands related to plumbing services, preventative maintenance, and repairs to plumbing systems in approximately 180 City facilities. This position will also be responsible for annual inspections of back-flow preventers. Serves as a subject matter expert in the plumbing trade and as a liaison to the project manager for new facilities being built. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

  • Knowledge of commercial plumbing systems including but not limited to: 
  • Multi-story plumbing systems
  • Lift station maintenance
  • Back flow devices 
  • Gas lines
  • Water lines
  • Pipe hangers and supports
  • Foundation cuts
  • Pipe threading
  • Water closets
  • Water lines 
  • Commercial washing machines 
  • Water fountains
  • Bottle fillers
  • Water heaters
  • Rebuild of water fixtures including:
  • Flushing systems
  • Valves
  • Shower valves
  • Faucets
  • Knowledge and repair of drainage systems:
  • Sanitary waste lines
  • Storm drains
  • Oil Water separators
  • Septic systems
  • Ability to work with Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), copper and cast iron
  • Caulking of joints and test finished equipment
  • Understand and follow safety procedures
  • Preventative maintenance for plumbing systems

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
  • Ability to read blue prints and diagrams
  • Must be able to work overtime, including weekend/holiday on-call and emergency call backs
  • Must have a good driving record, valid Driver’s License and ability to maintain a city driving permit
  • Works well as part of a team
  • Must be able to lift to 75lbs. of equipment and/or tools
  • Ability to load and unload extension ladders from top of utility van and place upright against buildings
  • Ability to climb ladders, crawl and work in small spaces
  • Works in an organized, clean and safe manner
  • Ability to work in a Microsoft Suite and a computer-based work order management system
  • Must be able to work within close proximity of animals  

Preferred Qualification

  • Considerable knowledge of principals and a mastery of skills of plumbing and plumbing systems

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School diploma with five (5) years of relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential job duties 
  • Requires current Unlimited NC Plumbers License 


Conditions of Employment

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How To Apply

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

Benefits

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.