Plumber

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Public Works Department is actively seeking one (1) Plumber.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition, to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

This is skilled craft work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing and heating equipment. Work requires knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures used in the plumbing trade which involves the use of specialized skills or specialized equipment, which is acquired through a combination of training and considerable on the job experience. Contacts require basic courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in dealing with others including contacts to request or provide information, ask questions, or obtain clarification. The work is standardized in that tasks are covered by substantially diversified procedures and specialized standards, and because of the changing priorities, or different situation, incumbents have the latitude to consider which of the many procedures or standards should be followed and in what sequence. The work is performed in a somewhat uncontrolled environment, where risks and hazards are substantial, but are known, somewhat predictable and mostly controllable. Operates hand and power tools, soldering equipment; plumbing, and motor vehicles including one-half and one-ton trucks and vans. The physical demands consist of walking, standing, sitting, bending, climbing ladders, and occasionally moving and lifting equipment, such as pumps, valves or other parts, weighing more than fifty (50) pounds. The work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are varied and although subject to standard practices and procedures, the worker is permitted some latitude to set own priorities subject to superior’s approval.

• Repairs plumbing and heating equipment.
• Prepares sketches for new plumbing and heating systems.
• Installs new plumbing equipment.
• Tests joints and pipe systems for leaks
• Installs plumbing and sanitary fixtures.
• Repairs air, water, and waste disposal systems.
• Cuts openings in walls for pipes.
• Replaces washers on leaky faucets.
• Ensures that appropriate permitting is obtained for new installations.
• Checks, repairs, and replaces high- and low-pressure steam boilers.
• Checks safety devices and controls.
• Flushes and cleans boilers, storage and return tanks, and hot water heaters.
• Prepares estimates of time and materials.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

• Knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures used in plumbing and heating.
• Knowledge of equipment, materials and tools used in plumbing and heating.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Skill in the use and care of materials, tools, and equipment used in plumbing and heating.
• Ability to prepare estimates of time and materials.
• Ability to work from sketches and blueprints.
• Ability to read and apply job related materials.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

• Four (4) years of education and/or experience in plumbing.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:  

• Must possess a Certificate of Competency as a Journeyman or Master Plumber issued by the City of Jacksonville and/or comparable State of Florida license and must maintain the same during employment in this class.  

• A valid driver’s license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.  

• Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain and maintain during employment a City of Jacksonville Certification as a Public Driver.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:  

• The probationary period for this class is six (6) months.  

• Depending upon assignment, must pass the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background screening performed by the Jacksonville Sherriff’s Office prior to appointment. 

  • If assigned to JSO, this includes a polygraph. 

• Within thirty (30) days of appointment date to classification, acquire and maintain the appropriate level of Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) certification which corresponds to the job responsibilities. 

• The level will be determined by current CJIS guidelines and may change periodically. 

• Certification is obtained by successfully completing a web-based training course and test which covers physical security, incident response, the protection of information and other IT specific security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks.  

• Depending upon assignment, may be required to obtain specialized certifications.  

• This position performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville’s Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401).

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.coj.net. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.   

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention:  Veterans’ Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL  33778-1630
Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us 

Salary : $63,111