Plumber II

Requisition :

47273

Work Location:

Public Works - Municipal Center

Pay Range:

G.21, $46,904.00 - $72,696.00

Starting Salary:

Depending upon Qualifications

Work Schedule:

Mon-Thurs 6:00am- 4:30pm or Tues
- Fri 6:00am
-4:30 pm

Part Time Hours/Wk:

40

Job Open Date:

10/1/25

Final date to receive applications:

Job Duties:

The City of Virginia Beach Public Works - Building Maintenance division is currently looking to hire several Plumber II. As a Plumber II, you will install, repair, and maintain piping fittings and fixtures involved in the distribution and use of water and waste systems in a city buildings in accordance with the best practices of the trade.

Depending on qualifications and experience of selected applicant salary is negotiable.

Duties include:

• Set up and break down for special events
• Trouble shoot, perform repairs and install plumbing fixtures and appurtenances, such as but not limited to, sinks, toilets, urinals, drinking fountains, water heaters, domestic recirculation pumps, lift stations waste and water service supply systems to maintain in working order and according to local codes and best practices of the trade.
• Use proper drain cleaning equipment to clear stoppages in waste system.
• Repair, maintain and monitor sewer lift stations systems
• Clean and maintain grease interceptor devices and maintain FOG manifest records.
• Correctly operate hand and power tools, following all safety procedures and regulations. Operate all automotive equipment in a safe manner
• Test, maintain, repair and install back flow prevention devices.
• Review blueprints and document necessary comments
• Document daily records of all work in a clear and concise manner
• Process work orders and all necessary paperwork upon completion of request
• Plan coordinate and schedule sequence of work operations within the Plumbing department and between other trades, branches of the city, private contractors and vendors.
• Supervise and assist subordinate employees within the Plumbing department
• Provide labor, material and other related costs and obtain purchase orders for job quotes and projects.
• Obtain labor, material and other related costs for job quotes from departments within the city, private contractors and vendors.
• Maintain work truck in a professional and organized manner.
• Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described.
• Individual assignments will be determined and assigned by the supervisor based on current workloads and departmental needs.
• Clean, maintain and keep truck organized and properly stocked
• Maintain a daily job activities records book in a clear and concise manner.

This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to mandatory drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical.

Official City Job Description:

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Working Conditions:

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- Minimum Requirements:

MINIMUMS:
High school or GED plus four (4) years experience in plumbing; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Possess a Journeymans License. Must have or obtain a Backflow Prevention License within (1) year of employment. Must have, or obtain, a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina drivers license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina DMV drivers license eligibility requirements.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. This position may require that incumbents wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, or other designated safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk.

Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employees supervisor based on position assigned. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to mandatory drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical.

Additional Requirements:

DMV Transcript:
Required
CDL:
Not Required
DOT History:
Not Required
CPS Check:
Not Required
Physical:
Required
Respirator:
Not Required
Polygraph Review:
Not Required
Psychological Screening:
Not Required

Attachments

Required:

Please attached your journeyman license number with the expiration date.

Preferences:

Experience installing, maintaining and repairing Plumbing fixtures
Experience, maintaining, repairing and servicing lift stations and trouble shooting control panels
Experience clearing sewer and drain systems
Experience installing and maintaining water and waste systems.
Experience in commercial and residential repair service
Experience and ability to read and convey blue prints
Experience in repairing maintaining storm water…