PLUMBER OPS

Plumber Operations Position

This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as the Plumber OPS within the Maintenance Unit. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail.

• Install, maintain and repair plumbing and heating fixtures and accessories, including faucets, sinks, valves, vents, water coolers and fountains.
• Operate state‑owned vehicles as required.
• Open clogged drains and maintain sewer lines.
• Maintain high and low pressure steam boilers, ensuring safety devices and controls are operating properly, and clean boilers, hot water heaters, etc.
• Requisition materials needed to complete jobs.
• Cut and thread pipe for installation of water and steam lines.
• Repair kitchen and laundry equipment as necessary.

• Knowledge of procedures and methods for installing, repairing and maintaining plumbing and heating fixtures and accessories.
• Skill in using pipe cutters, reamers, threading machines and other specialized tools and equipment.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Physical ability to bend, push, pull, stoop, walk, lift 50 pounds and climb ladders.
• Capability to work in inclement weather, loud noise environments, and occasionally in close, dark areas.
• Certification in CPR, ACT, First Aid, and basic aggression control techniques; contact with people served requires these certifications.
• Ability to ambulate grounds and read blueprints.

• Two years of plumbing experience.
• Vocational or technical training in plumbing and pipe fitting, with 720 classroom hours substituting for each year of required experience.
• Class E driver’s license (Classified Driver’s License).

• Provide supervisor names and phone numbers for all employment periods.
• Explain any employment gaps to prevent hiring delays.
• Ensure all work history, education, training, knowledge, skills, and responses to pre‑qualifying questions are verifiable.
• Avoid using “See Resume” in place of required responses.

• Competitive state compensation package including employee benefits.

• US citizenship is required; only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.
• All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, must register with the Selective Service System.
• Applicants must successfully complete state and national criminal history checks before employment.
• All employees must participate in a drug‑free workplace testing program.
• The State of Florida is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer.