Plumber II

Salary : $55,789.55 - $92,981.62 Annually

Location : FAIRFAX (FJ23), VA

Job Type : FT Hourly W BN

Job Number : 25-00217

Department : Facilities Management

Opening Date : 01 / 25 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 7 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade : S20

Posting Type : Open to General Public

Job Announcement

Serves as lead master level plumber performing complex tasks for repair, maintenance, diagnostic, troubleshooting, testing and install of fixtures, pipes, and other plumbing used for water distribution, wastewater disposal, stormwater, and electrical and natural gas systems, equipment and components in commercial and industrial buildings supporting facilities throughout Fairfax County. Ensures timely, professional completion of work in accordance with and codes, regulations and trade standards. Works with and coordinates with other trades, assisting and performing related work as required. Provides mentorship and leadership to Plumber I's. This position works under the general direction of the facility manager and directly under the chief building engineer.

Note : This position is considered "essential personnel" and will be required to report to work during times designated countywide as approved for unscheduled leave regardless of the emergency situation (weather, transportation, other disaster.)

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

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• High school diploma or GED issued by a state department of education;

Two year technical degree in the plumbing trade; or completion of an apprentice-level vocational training program in plumbing; plus three years of progressively responsible plumbing experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED :

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driver's license check, and a pre-employment medical evaluation to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. For short periods of time. Carry up to 75lbs. Frequently work near moving parts and in areas of loud and consistent noise. Manual dexterity for seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s). Reach with hands and arms for extended periods of time. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet to enter tight spaces. Must be able to climb and descend ladders and scaffolding up to 40 feet and work in physically fatiguing positions for long periods of time. Ability to ascend and descend stairs, ramps, and the like for single and multistory (up to 12 stories) buildings in the Department s portfolio. Operate and use lifts (scissor, man, boom) 60ft to 80 ft. Must be able to wear and use respirator and OSHA required PPE. Repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, and walking. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Stand for long periods of time; walk; climb, balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. Work in various weather conditions (heat, rain, snow, high humidity, etc.).

All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE :

Panel interview and includes a written and physical exercise to demonstrate knowledge.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home () and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and / or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314.EEO / AA / TTY.

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Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following :

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Non-Merit Positions

Medical / Vision / Dental Insurance Coverage

No benefits

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.

Please indicate all major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply.

If you answered "Other (related field)" for the previous question, please list all of your majors and minors. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable".

Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

Do you have a valid journeyman plumber certification from the Commonwealth of Virginia?

Have you completed a two year technical degree in the plumbing trade; or an apprentice-level vocational training program in plumbing?

How many years of full-time equivalent professional progressively responsible plumbing experience do you possess? (Details must be substantiated in application.)

How many years of full-time equivalent experience in the maintenance and repair of plumbing systems and devices do you possess? (Detail must be substantiated in application.)

Do you have a valid Backflow Prevention Device Worker license issued by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)?

Are you able to lift up to 65 pounds for short periods and carry up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations?

How many years have you worked on the journeyman level in the plumbing trade?

How many years of experience working on large mechanical projects do you possess?

How many years of experience troubleshooting and repairing American Standard, Kohler, or Moen fixtures with Sloan or Zurn flush valves do you possess?

Do you have experience with Penal System Fixtures of correctional facilities?

The selected candidate must be able stand for long periods of time; walk; climb ladders, balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl and lift up to 60 lbs. Work in various weather conditions (heat, rain, snow, high humidity, etc.). Are you willing and able to perform these physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation?

This position is considered essential during inclement weather and other declared emergencies. Are you willing and able to work under these conditions?

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Salary : $55,790 - $92,982