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Plumber I - G119

Plumber I - G119

Government JobsMidland, GA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Posting

Columbus Consolidated Government

$19.75 - $29.38 Hourly

Columbus, GA

Full-Time Regular

Job Number : 2025-00000072

Department : Public Works

Division : Facilities Maintenance

Opening Date : 02 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Major Duties and Responsibilities

This position is responsible for performing plumbing repair and maintenance on city-owned facilities. An incumbent in this position may be designated "Master Plumber."

  • Replaces and repairs pipes; replaces fire sprinkler heads; repairs leaks.
  • Repairs sinks, showers, water heaters, dishwashers, and food waste disposers; unclogs sinks, showers, and sewer lines.
  • Installs new plumbing equipment, including sinks, urinals, toilets, and hot water heaters; runs new water and gas lines.
  • Repairs irrigation pipes and heads.
  • Maintains an inventory of tools.
  • Supervises inmates.
  • Digs ditches.
  • Assists with HVAC and electrical projects as needed.
  • Performs preventive maintenance.
  • Works special events.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of supervisory techniques.
  • Knowledge of plumbing principles and tools.
  • Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
  • Skill in organizing work.
  • Skill in interpersonal relations.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Ability to operate machinery used in performing essential job functions.
  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

    • Minimum Educational and Training Requirements

    Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship / internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. This position is required to supervise state inmate labor. Employee must pass the Department of Corrections three-day certification within the time frame required by this department which is normally six months but may be altered.

    Physical Requirements

    The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishes between shades of color. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required :

  • Balancing maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
  • Climbing ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.
  • Crawling moving about on hands, knees, or hands, feet.
  • Crouching bending body forward by bending leg, spine.
  • Feeling perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
  • Grasping applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
  • Handling picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
  • Hearing 1 perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
  • Hearing 2 receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
  • Kneeling bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
  • Lifting raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
  • Manual Dexterity picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
  • Mental Acuity ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
  • Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug.
  • Pushing use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.
  • Reaching extending hands or arms in any direction.
  • Repetitive Motion substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
  • Speaking expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
  • Standing for sustained periods of time.
  • Stooping bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.
  • Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word.
  • Talking 2 shouting to be heard above ambient noise.
  • Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
  • Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
  • Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities / structures.
  • Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles / heavy equipment.
  • Visual Acuity 5 -close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts.
  • Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.

    • Benefits

    The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following :

  • Low-cost Medical Insurance
  • Prescription Drug Plan
  • Dental Plan
  • Vision Plan
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • Credit Union
  • Direct Deposit
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Vacation Leave
  • Sick Leave
  • PERK Time Off
  • Retirement Plan
  • Supplemental Retirement Plan
  • Free and Discounted Services
  • Employee Assistance Program

    • Take advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees :

  • Discounted Movie Tickets
  • Free Notary Services
  • Ride a Metra Bus for Free
  • Free Mulch
  • Free Fire / Safety Home Inspection
  • Driver's Training for Employee Dependents
  • Oxbow / Bull Creek Golf Course discounts
  • River Center Discounts
  • Cell Phone Carrier Discounts

    • Retirement Plan : The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary. Supplemental Retirement Plan : The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well.

    Application Questions

    Which best describes your level of education? (You will be asked to provide documentation)

  • No High School Diploma
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Technical College
  • Some College
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate's Degree

    • Do you possess a valid Commercial Driver's License?

  • Yes
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