Plumber - 165th AW​/CES - Garden

This position is located at the Georgia Air National Guard's 165th AW Civil Engineering Squadron in Garden City, Georgia.

The selected candidate will perform journeyman level plumbing repairs and installations. The selected candidate will also repair, replace and install plumbing fixtures, drainage systems, hot water heaters, boilers and associated hardware according to applicable codes and regulations. May also perform work in other maintenance specialties as needed.

• Backflow Prevention Certification (must acquire within 1 year of hire)
• Experience using National Plumbing Codes and locating underground utilities.
• Experience in the maintenance and repair of Lift Stations and Oil-Water Separators.
• Experience with commercial dishwashers, garbage disposals and water heaters.
• Two years experience in commercial or residential plumbing which includes installation, repair and maintenance of a variety of fixtures, lines, and other plumbing related components.

• Eligible to work in the U.S.
• Able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Selected applicant must pass a pre-employment background investigation, which includes a Georgia criminal records search, a pre-employment drug test (will be placed in the pool for the State Random Drug Testing Program), AND a post-employment federal background investigation, which includes a national criminal records search.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring agency. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

Unclassified position #.

GA Department of Defense Employment Benefits for Full-Time Employees

Vacation: 10 hours per month (15 days each year)

Sick Leave: 10 hours per month (15 days each year)

Holidays: 13 paid holidays authorized by the State of Georgia

Retirement

• 401(k) plan with a matching employer contribution
• ERS Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Optional 457 Retirement Plans
• Available Elective Insurance

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Legal
• Critical Illness
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Life & Dependent Life Insurance

Tax Deferred Spending Accounts

*** The GADOD is a Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Qualified Employer.

Other:

The GADOD allows state employees a maximum of one hour per workday of official time may be used as physical fitness training onsite, dependent upon business needs.

High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience in building repairs and maintenance or in the specific area of assignment.

Note:

Some positions may require area-specific certifications/licenses.

• Requisition O3
• Number of Openings: 1
• Advertised Salary: $45,000 - $47,000
• Shift: Day Job
• Posting End Date:
  Feb 6, 2026