Plumber Senior Technician- Tiered

This position is eligible for a Tiered Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000.

What You'll Be Doing

Advance Your Plumbing Career with Wake County!

Do you have a residential or commercial plumbing background? If so, the Physical Plant division of Wake County General Services is looking for applicants that are skilled in these areas to fulfill the role of our 2nd Shift Plumber Senior Technician
, that will perform repairs, replacement and preventive maintenance duties relating to plumbing, piping, sprinkler systems and waste treatment systems for Wake County facilities to keep the facilities running as smoothly as possible.

Primary Duties:

• Complete routine and emergency work orders that may include stop ups, frozen pipes, leaky pipes or plumbing fixtures, pump failures, etc
• Perform daily preventive maintenance in all Wake County facilities including high and medium security detention facilities
• Assist with oversight of outside contractors that bid and perform related work
• Maintain information on all work orders
• Participate on the Physical Plant Safety Committee
• Work with the Safety Office to maintain a safe working environment
• Perform seasonal winterization and de-winterization of County property
• Schedule and assist in performing required testing of fire sprinkler systems

Note:

A background and credit check will be conducted.

General Services Administration (GSA) manages Wake County owned and leased facilities, the Wake County fleet, provides criminal justice support, and supports a number of General Government business units. GSA is dedicated to ensuring safe, productive work environments and safe, reliable vehicles for our customers.

• High school diploma or GED
• Two years of experience in plumbing
• Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

• NC Plumbing license or the ability to obtain within one year of employment
• Backflow Certification

• Knowledge of commercial building domestic hot and cold water distribution systems
• Ability to read blueprints, work orders and various schematics
• Knowledge of relevant building codes and regulations
• Ability to work cooperatively with other trades staff
• Proven problem solving and decision-making skills
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Knowledge of commercial wet and dry pipe sprinkler systems
• Effective time management skills

Location:

General Services Center, Raleigh, NC 27610

Employment Type:

Regular

Work Schedule:

Mon-Fri 3:30pm-12am

Hiring Range: 26.16 - 31.99 with a 10% shift premium

Market Range: 26.16 - 37.81

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date:
This position is open until filled and may close at any time.

Wake County is home to the State Capital, one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play.

The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4,400 employees, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center.

Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency.…