Plumber

Job Location

15740 E 32nd Ave Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora. We are growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. We demonstrate excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service.

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well‑Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On‑site fitness center and overall employee well‑being programs
• Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation work spaces

Plumber performs skilled plumbing, installation, and repair work on plumbing systems in city‑owned or city‑leased buildings and facilities.

• Perform new installation, repair, and preventative maintenance of both residential and commercial plumbing systems
• Monitor and inspect facilities, equipment and systems to determine compliance with State standards and the need for repair or upgrade
• Review blueprints and construction plans
• Monitor and oversee contract work for compliance to established standards
• Analyze malfunctions and make repairs or adjustments
• Coordinate, monitor and/or perform installation of materials, fixtures, equipment and systems
• Operate specialized tools and equipment; operate computerized monitoring and testing as well as reporting systems
• Schedule and perform detailed plumbing preventive maintenance tasks
• Schedule, test and certify backflow prevention devices
• Maintain records of operation, maintenance and repairs
• Prepare related reports; maintain inventory of parts and supplies
• Train subordinate employees as appropriate
• May act as lead worker
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED

• At least 5 years progressively responsible plumbing experience

Knowledge of practices, procedures, equipment and systems related to the assigned function.

• Applicable safety practices and procedures
• Current State Plumbing and Building codes
• Hazards and safety practices common to the construction industry
• City policy, procedures and division work guidelines
• Mold identification and awareness
• Asbestos identification and awareness

• Skill in the use of tools and equipment related to assigned function
• Skill in the use of single person lifts and fall protection procedures
• Skill in monitoring the work of assigned personnel through apprentices

• Advance Plumbing Training Course
• OSHA 10‑hour General Industry Training certificate
• OSHA 30‑hour General Industry Training certificate
• Basic MS WORD Software completion

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Read and comply with blueprints, diagrams, schematics, manuals and specifications
• Maintain accurate records, logs and reports
• Train and instruct other employees
• Perform physical activities common to building maintenance work
• Ability to organize, coordinate and direct the work of others
• Ability to work in unpleasant and sometimes hazardous conditions
• Organize and schedule resources, materials and equipment to accomplish tasks
• Supportive team player with a positive attitude and ability to adapt to change
• Strong commitment to safety

• Colorado Driver’s License
• State of Colorado Journeyman or Master Plumbing License
• Cross‑Connection and Backflow License

When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

• Moderate to heavy physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 100 pounds
• Frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Considerable walking and standing
• Frequent performance of activities which require a full range of body movement including bending, stooping,…