Tradesworker II - Lead Plumber

Lead Plumber

Unclassified Position The current vacancy is in the Real Estate & Asset Management Department.

Area Of Assignment:
Lead Plumber

Please refrain from attaching personal and identifiable information:
Driver's License, Photo on Resumes, DD214, Vaccination cards, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma with vocational training required; supplemented by five years of experience in carpentry, electrical wiring, HVAC, electronic systems, plumbing, welding, or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Resumes are welcomed without personal and identifiable information. Specific License or Certification

Required:

Must be licensed or possess industrial and commercial certification in the assigned field and possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license. Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performing the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position. Able to read and understand blueprints, diagrams, and schematics helpful.

Veterans' Preference:

Qualifying veterans will be given preference in the form of a guaranteed invitation to interview for any position to which they applied and have been found to have met the minimum qualifications. Veterans' preference provides for hiring preference on initial appointment only. To see the full Fulton County Veterans' Preference Policy and Procedure, please  (Download PDF reader).

All applications must be completed in full before they are submitted. Please review all applications for accuracy and make all corrections before submission because errors can result in not meeting the minimum qualifications. Additional information will not be accepted after applications are received by the personnel department.

The purpose of this classification is to lead a team of skilled trades workers performing day-to-day maintenance of County buildings and facilities. The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned crew or co-workers: confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; organizes tasks in order to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with co-workers, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise; assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment;

assists with supervision of co-workers by reporting employee problems and providing input on disciplinary action and employee performance evaluations. Completes daily facility maintenance tasks in an assigned field, such as carpentry, welding, HVAC, electrical, and/or plumbing. Places, installs, and tests equipment to ensure equipment is secure and functioning properly, then reports to Trades Supervisor results; acts as Trades Supervisor in their absence.

Answers questions or help troubleshoot issues with customers and other departments. Inspects systems and performs preventative maintenance tasks, such as cleaning, re-calibrating, and repairing, when needed. Maintains team equipment to ensure staff has the necessary equipment to complete any job; acts as safety monitor on job sites for the team. Ensures all work is completed properly and in a timely manner;

notates work orders with details about how work was completed and materials used. Additional Functions:
Collects quotes from outside vendors. The use of large equipment, such as a bucket lift, may be necessary for certain jobs. On-call work may be needed due to work schedules and demands of daily business. May make recommendations to customers on what equipment may need to be procured. Performs other related duties as required.

For applicants with prior military service:

Leadership Under Pressure: directs crews during urgent repairs, system failures, or time-sensitive maintenance; makes immediate operational calls to prevent facility damage or service disruption; trains junior trades workers and ensures adherence to quality standards; maintains productivity and order during high-stress or emergency situations

Operational Planning and Execution: plans, sequences, and oversees plumbing installations, repairs, and upgrades; ensures proper tools, parts, and equipment are available before work begins; reads and applies technical diagrams to guide work

Adaptability and Rapid Problem Solving: identifies underlying issues in plumbing systems quickly and accurately; adjusts methods when conditions change or parts are unavailable; adjusts work…