Facilities Plumber Pipefitter

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Plumber – Pipefitter

Facilities Management

Facilities Plant Operations Supervisor

• Design, layout, prefabrication and installation of facility piping systems for ongoing maintenance.
• Ensure quality and code compliance of all projects through inspection and adherence to local, state, and national regulations.
• Conduct scheduled inspections of the Bank’s life safety systems, including fire pumps, sprinkler piping, halon and FM 200 systems.
• Assist maintenance staff with preventive and corrective maintenance and repair of new or reworked mechanical piping systems.
• Collaborate with other trade staff to coordinate routing of new mechanical piping systems, preventing installation or accessibility conflicts.
• Coordinate shutdowns of building mechanical systems and the Bank’s fire suppression systems.
• Act as a technical resource for mechanical piping systems, review project specifications and drawings, and oversee internal and external staff to ensure code compliance.
• Assist in inspections, testing, maintenance, and operations of the Bank’s critical life safety systems.
• Assist HVAC technicians in installing, repairing, and troubleshooting commercial HVAC systems and equipment.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5 to 9+ years of relevant work experience.
• Four years in a Virginia state‑recognized plumbing/pipe fitting apprenticeship program.
• Journeyman plumber certification.
• Gas fitter and backflow prevention experience.
• Working knowledge of troubleshooting and problem‑solving processes.

• Candidates must review and comply with the Bank’s Employee Code of Conduct for conflict‑of‑interest rules and personal investment restrictions.
• Employees who work at or visit other Federal Reserve entities or outside businesses are required to comply with any onsite safety and health protocols of those organizations.
• Sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Selected candidates are subject to special background check procedures.
• The hiring range for this role is $57,000 – $79,300 annually, based on responsibilities and individual experience.
• This position is required to be onsite Monday through Friday each week, with an on‑call rotation every six weeks.

The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.