Plumber I​/II

Department:

PUBLIC WORKS Compensation Grade:

G20

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Plumber I $44,907.20 - $69,971.20

Plumber II G22 $ 49,504.00 - $77,147.20

Starting salary – Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualifications.

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

No

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

About Us:

Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.

Job Duties and

Preferred Qualifications:

The City of Virginia Beach Public Works - Building Maintenance division is currently hiring several Plumbers. As a Plumber, you will install, repair, and maintain piping fittings and fixtures involved in the distribution and use of water and waste systems in City buildings in accordance with best practices of the trade.

This position will be filled as a Plumber I or Plumber II depending on the qualifications of the slected candidate.

Duties include:

Trouble shoot, perform repairs, and install plumbing fixtures and appurtenances such as but not limited to sinks, toilets, urinals, drinking fountains, water heaters, domestic recirculation pumps, lift stations, waste and water service supply systems to maintain working order

Use proper drain cleaning equipment to clear stoppages in waste system

Repair, maintain, and monitor sewer lift stations systems

Clean and maintain grease interceptor devices and maintain FOG manifest records

Correctly operate hand and power tools, following all safety procedures and regulations

Test, maintain, repair and install back flow prevention devices

Review blueprints and document necessary comments

Document daily records of all work in a clear and concise manner

Process work orders and all necessary paperwork upon completion of request

Plan coordinate and schedule sequence of work operations within the Plumbing department and between other trades, branches of the city, private contractors, and vendors

Supervise and assist subordinate employees within the Plumbing department

Obtain labor, material and other related costs for job quotes from departments within the City, private contractors, and vendors

Clean, maintain, and keep truck organized and properly stocked

Maintain a daily job activities records book in a clear and concise manner

Set up and break down for special events

Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described

Individual assignments will be determined and assigned by the supervisor based on current workloads and departmental needs

The ideal candidates will be skilled in installing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing fixtures and systems in both commercial and residential settings.

The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and leave.

Additional requirements:

DMV Transcript:
Yes

CDL:
No

Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse:
No

CPS Check:
No

Physical:
Yes Respirator:
No

Psychological Screening:
No

Polygraph:
No

At Will:
No

Minimum Requirements:

Plumber I

Minimum Qualifications:

High school or GED plus two (2) years’ experience in plumbing; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have a current and valid driver’s license.

Plumber II

Minimum Qualifications:

High school or GED plus four (4) years of experience in plumbing; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Possess a Journeyman’s License. Must have or obtain a Backflow Prevention License within one (1) year of employment. Must have a current and valid driver’s license.

Special Requirements :
All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. This position may require that incumbents wear…