Plumber Senior Technician
Plumber Senior Technician
This position is eligible for a Tiered Sign-on Bonus up to $5,000
Do you have a residential or commercial plumbing background and are you looking for a career with excellent benefits including paid vacation days, holiday pay, accrued sick leave, medical benefits, 401K contribution and membership in one of the five best pension plans in the Country, according to S&P Global? 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 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:
- Serve as the acting supervisor in the Trade Supervisor's absence
- Complete routine and emergency work orders that may include stop ups, frozen pipes, leaky pipes or plumbing fixtures, pump failures, etc
- Operate wastewater treatment plants for Wake County as well as perform weekly maintenance and visits to designated facilities
- Conduct monthly reports that are required by state law
- Test eyewashes and safety showers as required by OSHA
- 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
- Schedule and assist in performing required testing of fire sprinkler systems
- Work with the Safety Office to maintain a safe working environment
- Perform seasonal winterization and de-winterization of County property
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
How Will We Know You're 'The One'?
- Knowledge of commercial building domestic hot and cold water distribution systems
- Knowledge of commercial wet and dry pipe sprinkler 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 Effective time management skills
About This Position
Location: General Services Center Raleigh, NC 27610
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 7:30am - 4:30pm
Hiring Range: 23.57 - 30.28
Market Range: 23.57 - 37.00
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: This position is open until closed and may close at any time.