Plumber

Introduction

Compensation plans are based on a multi‑step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade. A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations.

This is semi‑skilled plumbing work including assisting in installing, repairing and maintaining water, irrigation and waste systems in and on various city‑owned or leased properties. Employees in this class perform a variety of tasks requiring a practical knowledge of the plumbing trade. Assignments are made by written or oral instructions. More difficult work is performed under supervision, but employees may work independently on more routine maintenance and repair tasks.

The work responsibilities of this position are: troubleshooting and repairing plumbing or irrigation fixtures; assisting in installing new plumbing or irrigation in new construction and renovation projects; replacing/installing new plumbing or irrigation fixtures; assisting in maintaining city fountains, swimming pools and irrigation systems. Work is inspected in process and upon completion for workmanship and satisfactory operation of systems. Supervision is received from a Plumber II or III.

Employee reports to Mechanical Trades Supervisor or District Parks Maintenance Supervisor.

High school diploma or G.E.D., and one (1) year experience assisting in installing, maintaining and repairing plumbing or irrigation systems.
NOTE: Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Alabama driver’s license. Ability to be on‑call 24 hours for emergencies and/or special events.

Applications are being accepted to fill one (1) vacancy and any vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. The current vacancy is with the City of Montgomery Building Maintenance Department. Applicants will be screened and qualified based on the education and experience on the application and attached supplemental questionnaire. For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form and supplemental questionnaire completely, providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were.

If the number of qualified applicants exceeds the appropriate number of eligible applicants for immediate referral, applicants will be placed in groups based on their qualifications indicated on the supplemental questionnaire and application. Applicants within each group will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order. If the number of qualified applicants is equal to or less than the appropriate number for referral, qualified candidates will be certified as equally qualified.

Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery Personnel Board’s Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.

BENEFITS:
Employees are offered a competitive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and life insurance; paid annual and sick leave; paid holidays; and participation in the Retirement System of Alabama (RSA) retirement program.

DRUG TEST:
Employment is conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre‑employment drug test. The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, fingernails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of race, national origin, or any other non‑merit factor is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis…