Plumber Senior Technician- Tiered

Position: Plumber Senior Technician- Tiered Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000
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 roll 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 all 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.

About Our Team

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.

The Basics (Required

Education and Experience )

* 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.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred

Education and Experience )

* NC Plumbing license or the ability to obtain within one year of employment

* Backflow Certification

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

* 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

About This Position

Location:

General Services Center Raleigh, NC 27610

Employment Type:

Regular

Work Schedule:

Mon-Fri 3:30pm-12pm

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.

What Makes Wake Great

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What Makes Wake Great

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is 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 spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, 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,…