Plumber II

Job Announcement

This is a reannouncement. Applicants who wish to revise their original application are encouraged to reapply with a revised application. Otherwise, all applicants who previously applied to this recruitment do not need to reapply to be considered.

This position serves as the lead master‑level plumber supporting facilities throughout Fairfax County. This role performs complex plumbing tasks, including repair, maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, testing, and installation of fixtures, piping systems, and related components used for water distribution, wastewater disposal, stormwater systems, and select electrical and natural gas equipment in commercial and industrial buildings.

Ensures all work is completed professionally, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and trade standards. This position actively coordinates with other skilled trades, provides technical support across the team, and offers mentorship and leadership to Plumber I staff. If you are a highly skilled plumber who thrives on solving complex problems and contributing to a collaborative facilities team, we encourage you to apply.

This position works under the general direction of the facility manager and reports directly to the chief building engineer.

• Incumbent is considered essential personnel.
• This position is located at the judicial complex and work may be assigned to the county courthouse, Adult Detention Center, or other surrounding buildings of the campus.
• This position can be assigned anywhere in the county daily.
• The position location and work schedule can be altered or changed at any given time due to business necessity and operational needs.
• A flexible working schedule is required as well as call‑back and on‑call participation.

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:

High school diploma or GED issued by a state department of education; two‑year technical degree in the plumbing trade; or completion of an apprentice‑level vocational training program in plumbing; plus three years of progressively responsible plumbing experience.

• Valid driver’s license
• Valid journeyman plumber certification from the state of Virginia.
• Possession of a Backflow Prevention Device Worker license issued by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) (Required within 6 months of hire).

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and pre‑employment medical evaluation to the satisfaction of the employer.

• Possession of a master’s level plumbing license for the state of Virginia.
• Experience working on the journeyman level in the plumbing trade.
• Experience working on large mechanical projects.
• Experience using tools of the trade and estimating time and materials needed to complete a plumbing job.
• Prior knowledge and experience working with Sloan valves, three‑phase and single‑phase electric pump motors and pump motor control centers, water heaters (gas, electric, and oil), and Penal System fixtures of correctional facilities.
• Certified cross‑connection prevention device tester.
• Possession of a Backflow Prevention Device Worker license issued by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR).

Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. for short periods of time. Carry up to 75 lbs. frequently. Work near moving parts and in areas of loud and consistent noise. Manual dexterity for seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s). Reach with hands and arms for extended periods of time. Move about on hands and knees or hands and feet to enter tight spaces.

Must be able to climb and descend ladders and scaffolding up to 40 feet and work in physically fatiguing positions for long periods of time. Ability to ascend and descend stairs, ramps, and the like for single and multi‑story (up to 12 stories) buildings. Operate and use lifts (scissor, man, boom) 60–80 ft. Must be able to wear and use respirator and…