Commercial Plumber
Gwinnett CountyClass Summary
Job Description
The Commercial Plumber is responsible for performing maintenance, repair and installation of plumbing systems for Gwinnett County facilities, equipment and fixtures.
Essential Duties- Performs maintenance, repair, and installation of plumbing systems for equipment and fixtures in a wide range of governmental and institutional facilities
- Work involves sinks, faucets, toilets, urinals, showers, water heaters/boilers, drinking fountains, pumps, water supply and waste piping, fire sprinkler systems and the accessories and associated miscellaneous items
- Performs preventive maintenance tasks, monitors and inspects systems and equipment to determine if repairs are needed
- Addresses customer-initiated service requests for repairs of malfunctioning equipment and implements new installations of plumbing systems and equipment
- Purchases and maintains equipment, fixtures, and supplies, and occasionally schedules and coordinates with outside vendors and contractors
The grade for this position is B233. The hourly base rate ranges from $25.61/hour to $40.99/hour.- Additional 5% differential pay for a Master Plumber Restricted License
- Additional 10% differential pay for a Master Plumber Non-Restricted License
- Training encouraged. License-related coursework paid for by the county.
Other Job Requirements/Information- This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.
- This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays.
- This job has a stable schedule with minimal travel limited to Gwinnett County and scheduled rotational on-call assignment.
Minimum Qualifications- High School Diploma or GED, AND
- Four (4) years of progressively responsible plumbing experience, some of which is in a supervisory capacity, OR
- An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
- Driver's license from state of residency
- Completed a five-year apprenticeship program equivalent to recognized industry training requirements, to include extensive hands-on and classroom instruction
- 8-10 years of progressively responsible commercial plumbing experience
- Licensed Plumber (Journeyman or Master Restricted or Master Unrestricted License)
Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.
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About Gwinnett County
Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.
Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.
The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.
Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.
The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values.
In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.
Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!
Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.
Hiring Process
Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.