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Plumber IIIGovernment Jobs • Saint Augustine, FL, US
Plumber III

Plumber III

Government Jobs • Saint Augustine, FL, US
13 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Plumber III

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a Plumber III for the Facilities Maintenance Division within our Facilities Management Department whose headquarters are located in beautiful St. Augustine, Florida.

St. Johns County residents enjoy a healthy quality of life with many perks including one of the top rated public school systems in the State of Florida, miles of beach shoreline, peaceful estuary scenery of the St. Johns River, long established agriculture and equestrian scene, and the nation's oldest city, historic St. Augustine. In 2019 St. Johns County was ranked the 10th fastest growing county in the United States showcasing that there is truly something for everyone in St. Johns County!

The Facilities Management Department provides comprehensive facilities services including property management and maintenance for all properties and buildings owned by the St. Johns Board of County Commissioners. The department delivers the full spectrum of facilities management services for approximately 2 million square feet of County facilities. These properties range from general administrative offices, and judicial facilities to library and recreational facilities. In addition, the department provides in-house small construction services and project management of building repairs and renovations.

The program's goal is to ensure that County buildings and facilities reliably and efficiently perform the functions for which they were designed and constructed throughout their service life. The newly selected Plumber III will be responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems in County buildings and facilities.

Examples of Duties

The ideal Plumber III candidate must possess St. Johns County's core values of Dedication, Openness, Adaptability, Visionary, Fiscal Responsibility, Integrity, Humility and must work well in a collaborative team environment. Some of the specific tasks include but are not limited to :

  • Installs and repairs faucets, valves, water fountains, bathroom fixtures, hot water heaters, and pumps.
  • Installs and repairs piping systems.
  • Installs and repairs backflow systems.
  • Installs, maintains and repairs lift stations.
  • Locates, evaluates and repairs under slab leaks.
  • Installs water services.
  • Operates a sewer machine to open clogged waste lines.
  • Coordinates activities with contractors.
  • Interprets mechanical and structural building plans to troubleshoot plumbing issues and plan system modifications.
  • Installs and repairs irrigation systems.
  • Maintains a full-time presence on the job. Responds to after-hours emergencies and may be on-call as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates for the Plumber are encouraged to apply if they meet the following minimum qualifications :

  • High school diploma or equivalent recognized certification.
  • A candidate will be designated as a Plumber I and placed at a pay grade 13 with the following :
  • Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, associated with the completion of an apprenticeship / internship or having had a similar position for a minimum of one year.
  • A candidate may be designated as a Plumber II and placed at a pay grade 15 with one of the following :
  • Possession of, or ability to readily obtain before hire, a valid State of Florida or St Johns County Plumber Journeyman's License.
  • Possession of a Plumber Journeyman's License from another State or Florida County.
  • Demonstrated competence and successful work performance at the Plumber II level of experience and competency in the field with a minimum of six years of full-time work experience.
  • A candidate may be designated as a Plumber III and placed at a pay grade of 17 with one of the following :
  • Possession of a valid State of Florida or St Johns County Class I Master Plumber License.
  • Possession of a Plumber Masters License from another State or Florida County.
  • Demonstrated competence and successful work performance at the Plumber II (Journeyman's) level of experience and competency in the field with a minimum of ten years of full-time work experience.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license and any other endorsements necessary to legally operate vehicles used while assigned to this position.
  • Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills in order to serve others.
  • Must be able to comprehend, speak and write the English language.
  • Must be able to operate a computer.
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