Plumber

Plumber - #WWRW0408

Title: Plumber - #WWRW0408

State Role Title: Trades Technician III

Hiring Range: Anticipated starting salary is $60,000s up to low $70,000s comm w/ exp.

Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs

Location: Wilson Wkfc Rehab Ctn

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

About the Agency: Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center provides people with disabilities comprehensive, individualized services to realize personal independence through employment.

About the Position: Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center (WWRC) is seeking a Plumber Steamfitter. This position supports the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services and WWRC Campus Facilities by maintaining and repairing the Center's plumbing systems, including domestic hot and cold water, sanitary, and storm systems, along with related piping, valves, pumps, and water heating equipment. The role also includes repairing commercial appliances, assisting contractors with sprinkler system maintenance, and collaborating with other trade areas to ensure the facility's appearance, functionality, and overall customer service standards are maintained.

Job Responsibilities:

• Install, alter, maintain, and repair a variety of plumbing apparatuses including, but not limited to, sinks, toilets, bathtubs, shower units, faucets, mixing valves, recirculation pumps, water heaters, automatic faucets, and automatic flush valves.
• Clear drain lines using a variety of equipment.
• Make repairs and alterations to a variety of piping systems, including repairs to pipe insulation when needed. Piping includes, but is not limited to, copper, steel, PVC, CPVC, cast iron, and PEX.
• Make rough sketches to create parts lists and estimate material costs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Work with contractors as needed to meet campus needs.
• Oversee contractors making repairs on sprinkler systems.

Essential: Maintain, install, and repair appliances

• Install, service, and repair a variety of commercial appliances in both laundromat and kitchen settings. Equipment includes, but is not limited to, washing machines, dryers, dishwashing machines, steamers, and soda fountains.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge: Considerable knowledge and experience using all tools in the Plumbing Trade. Knowledge of Plumbing, Gas and Building Codes as related to install of water, sewer, gas and fire systems. Knowledge of new construction, renovations, and repair best practices. Skills/Abilities: Ability to read, analyze and interpret blueprints as well as reading specifications. Ability to plan jobs, create estimates and create plumbing sketches and layouts.

Additional Considerations: Backflow Certification Gas Fitters Certification Experience with computerized work management system.

Special Instructions: This position has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2 1201.1. A fingerprint based criminal history check will be required of the finalist. Benefits: WWRC offers a comprehensive benefits package to include your choice of health insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, VRS retirement, employer paid basic group life insurance, employee paid optional group life, 13 paid holidays, Sick Leave, Annual Leave, Family Personal Leave, employee discount programs, and much more! Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

To Apply: Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's New Recruitment Management System. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé are submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information:

Name: Human Resources

Email: View email address on click.appcast.io

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer