Plumber Apprentice

General Description

This position will assist with performing basic operation, maintenance, repair and installation of plumbing pipe systems and fixtures, work on domestic, sewage and heating/cooling pipes, equipment and systems, and other GI, cast iron and PVC plumbing related components.

Telework options are subject to change based on business needs; this position is not telework eligible.

Monday through Friday
06:00 AM – 02:30 PM

• Assist in maintaining plumbing systems, correct problems, and perform new pipe and fixture installations in compliance with applicable codes.
• Assist in providing the most economical and safest plumbing service to campus.
• Complete work orders with priorities approved by immediate supervisor in close coordination campus senior plumber.
• Be available to assist with emergency work on weekends and holidays, if required.
• Assist with performing basic maintenance work, troubleshoot and repair of all plumbing systems in close coordination with campus senior plumber.
• Support emergency operations.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

• Ability to work with little or no supervision and make sound decisions independently.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of all aspects of heating and plumbing operations.
• Basic to intermediate skill in the use of plumbing tools including hand tools, pipe threading machines, heating and soldering torches, drills, roto‑hammers, and sewer rodding machines and other related tools/equipment.
• Knowledge of Word, Outlook, Microsoft Office Suites, and maintenance work order system.
• Ability to communicate proficiently in English language.
• Knowledge of basic math to perform day‑to‑day tasks.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs on a regular basis.
• Ability to function in close quarters, or cramped environment.
• Ability to read technical documents and drawings.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines at all times.
• Ability to be detail oriented.
• Possession of excellent mechanical, critical thinking and communication skills.
• Ability to show physical endurance, while performing lifting tasks.

• Valid Virginia driver’s license and good driving record.
• Participation in Plumbing Trades Program.
• Experience and/or training in preventive maintenance.

• Successfully completed plumbing apprenticeship program.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).

Service‑Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or call DARS at 800‑552‑5019, or DBVI at 800‑622‑2155.

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: .

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

VCCS uses E‑Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.