Plumber

Salary: $27.03 - $41.91 Hourly
Location : FL, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: TM089-10
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 12/10/2025
Closing Date: 2/25/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

POSITION SUMMARY
The City of Fort Lauderdale employees possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers.

This is skilled work at the Journeyman level in the installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing fixtures and accessories. Assembles, installs, and repairs pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes.

Work is inspected during progress or upon completion for workmanship and general compliance with City plumbing regulations. When assigned, an employee of this class will primarily conduct field inspections and install, repair, replace, and certify RPZ valves (Reduced Pressure Zone) or backflow devices.

In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants).
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Installs, repairs, and maintains pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing used for water distribution and wastewater disposal in commercial and industrial buildings within the city
• Installs, repairs, and tests backflow devices
• Unclogs and repairs drainage systems for commercial and industrial buildings
• Troubleshoots and repairs water heaters
• Reads and interprets data, information, documents, and manufacturers' manuals blueprints
• Tracks and accounts for work completed
• Performs related work as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency, or trade school

Three (3) to five (5) years of journeyman level plumbing experience.

Broward County Journeyman Plumber License

Possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire

If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application.

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The position involves heavy physical demands, such as exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
HOW TO APPLY & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Veterans' preference per Florida law. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim formto the online application.
The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.

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