Tradesworker II - Lead Plumber

UNCLASSIFIED POSITION – THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE REAL ESTATE & ASSET MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT. AREA OF ASSIGNMENT: LEAD PLUMBER 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.

Must be licensed or possess industrial and commercial certification in the assigned field and possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.

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.

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 review the policy on Fulton County’s website.

Performs routine plumbing-related facility maintenance tasks daily. Oversees work progress and inspects completed assignments to ensure quality and compliance. Collaborates with team members to resolve complex issues and offers technical guidance as needed.

Supports training efforts by instructing staff on operational procedures and proper equipment usage. Contributes to supervisory functions by reporting personnel concerns and offering input on disciplinary actions and performance evaluations.

Installs, secures, and tests plumbing equipment to confirm proper functionality, then communicates results to the Trades Supervisor. Serves as acting Trades Supervisor during their absence.

The purpose of this classification is to lead a team of skilled trades workers performing day-to-day maintenance of County buildings and facilities.

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 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 helps 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.

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.

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