Plumber; Aviation

Overview

The Aviation Department which operates the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and the North Perry Airport (HWO) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of PLUMBER. THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANYTIME.

High Deductible Health Plan – Bi-weekly Premiums:
Single $10.90 / Family $80.79

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account up to $2000 annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan – Bi-weekly Premiums:
Single $82.58 / Family $286.79

Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan: 457 Deferred Compensation Employee Match

Eleven (11) paid holidays each year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year

Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions

Tuition Reimbursement (up to 2K annually)

Paid Parental Leave

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK NIGHTS, HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS**

All Aviation Department employees must possess the ability to interact courteously with the public, airport vendors, contractors and fellow employees to maintain a professional work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes a positive work environment.

Performs a variety of journey level plumbing and related maintenance and repair work. Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Requires two (2) years in maintenance plumbing or closely related experience.

Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.

• Associate's Degree or higher in relevant field
• Backflow Preventer (Tester/Repairer) Certification
• 1+ years Maximo/Work Order System Experience
• 1+ years Aircraft Potable Water Cabinet Experience

Candidates selected for interviews may be required to demonstrate their ability to operate various equipment utilized by the Aviation Department. All candidates must complete an extensive ten (10) year work history verification and criminal background check, including fingerprinting.

Per the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 1542, all airport employees must undergo a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and a Security Threat Assessment (STA) in order to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge, as required by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Ability to obtain and maintain Airfield driving privileges for movement and non-movement areas. The Aviation Department operates under a Drug-Free Workplace Policy in compliance with the provisions of the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.

• Inspects public restrooms to ensure fixtures are working properly and replaces broken fixtures, valves, pumps, controllers, and irrigation heads to restore restroom, lift station, or irrigation system functionality.
• Troubleshoots non-working fixtures, valves, irrigation systems, and lift station pumps to identify the nature of the problem and type of repair needed.
• Inspects irrigation systems and lift stations to ensure pumps/systems are working properly, repairs a variety of plumbing fixtures, valves, lift stations, pumps, and irrigation components to restore proper working condition and minimize replacement costs.
• Performs routine maintenance on waste system lines, lift stations, and irrigation systems to ensure proper functioning.
• Cuts openings in walls for pipes; bends pipes over blocks by hand; cuts, reams, and threads pipe; digs trenches or holes with necessary equipment; installs, maintains, and repairs water circulation and irrigation systems, valves, faucets, traps, sinks, wash bowls, sewers, vents, and other sanitary fixtures.
• Installs and maintains PVC pipe systems by opening clogged drains with a plunger or other devices; replaces washers on leaky faucets; tests for leaks by filling pipe with water under pressure and checking with a gauge for fall pressure.
• Installs pipe and hose on spray trucks, and other specially designed equipment and apparatus.
• Repairs, replaces, and checks high and…