Plumber

*Please note effective 07/01/2024, this position is subject to the provisions of NC G.S.115C and exempt from the State Personnel Act. For further information about 115c, please refer to Session Law 2023-10(Download PDF reader).*

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is seeking applicants for a Plumber for the Governor Morehead School for the Blind (GMS). Governor Morehead School is a residential school, responsible for providing educational instruction to visually impaired students in grades K-12 from across North Carolina.

This position performs journey level work in the plumbing trade, and at least one other trade such as pipefitting, welding, or steam equipment repair. Performs a wide range of plumbing system repairs in a variety of applications including repairs of water mains, sewer systems, steam systems and components, pumps, heat exchangers and controls, domestic water heaters, condensate pumping units, to include pump repair and maintenance. This position is expected to fulfill on-call assignments and is considered an essential/mandatory employee during times of adverse weather. Must have a valid North Carolina Driver's License. The work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Note: To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the State of North Carolina application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. NC DPI welcomes attached or incorporated resumes, cover letters and reference information, but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure the application is completed in full. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted. 

 For current State employees, please note that as of June 1, 2018, promotional and RIF priority and salary administration will be made based on the new Statewide NC Classification System.
  
 As of April 2019, Executive Order #93 (Prohibiting the Use of Salary History in the State Hiring Process) became effective.  This Executive Order prohibits state agencies from requesting salary history from applicants or relying on previously obtained prior salary information in determining an applicant’s salary.
 

EEO Statement:

The State of North Carolina and the Department of Public Instruction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

*Please note effective 07/01/2024, this position is subject to the provisions of NC G.S.115C and exempt from the State Personnel Act. For further information about 115c, please refer to Session Law 2023-10(Download PDF reader).*

Knowledge of utility piping systems; knowledge of practices and principles of the NC Building Code for plumbing systems; ability to work from construction drawings; skilled in the use of related trade tools and equipment; physically able to work in confined spaces. 

• Thorough knowledge of the methods, practices, and materials used in general maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery. 
• Skill in the use of tools required in various technically complex trades. 
• Ability to understand and work from sketches or penciled drawings. 
• Ability to operate the more common types of machine shop or power equipment. 
• Ability to guide the work of skilled workers. 
• Ability to read and interpret building codes. 
• Ability to read blueprints. 
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions. 
• Ability to plan projects, assign tasks, and ensure project deadlines are met. 
• Physical strength sufficient to perform heavy physical tasks for extended periods of time.

NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass Criminal Background Check. 
• Must be able to pass drug screening.

High school or General Educational Development diploma and two (2) years of experience in the performance of the full range of journey level tasks associated with two (2) or more highly complex mechanical or building trades

or 

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Management Preferences: Management prefers a candidate with at least 3 years of progressive experience in commercial plumbing. Experience with pump repair and maintenance, steam repair and/or pipefitting experience. Additional skills at the journey level in electrical or other mechanical trade.

Physical Requirements: HEAVY WORK - Exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and /or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and /or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Work may be   performed outside during all types of weather conditions. Position must be capable of working from elevated work platforms up to 60 feet in height. Able to work in small and confined spaces; ability to work on ladders for extended periods of time.

All applicants must complete and submit a State application for employment using the NEOGOV Online Job Application System (http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/) for the State of North Carolina. To receive credit for work history and credentials, the applicant must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. NC DPI welcomes attached or incorporated resumes, cover letters and reference information, but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit.
  
 Please make sure the application is completed in full. If you put "See Resume" or "See Attachment" on your application instead of a completed application with detailed work duties, your application will NOT be accepted. Other attachments (except a DD-214 copy) will also be accepted, but not used in screening for qualifying credit.
      
 Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 (Form 4 or Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or discharge orders if they wish to obtain Veteran's preference.
      
 Reference checks will be performed on all selected candidates.  If the position requires a background check and/or drug screening that will also be performed on all selected candidates.
      
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.
      
To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click "Application Status".  
 
For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442. If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627. 
      
Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at http://www.naces.org/members.htm. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.  
  

CONTACT INFORMATION: 
 Governor Morehead School
 Human Resources
 ATTN:  Eric Henderson, HR Technician III

301 Ashe Ave
 Raleigh, NC 27606
 Email: eric.henderson@gms.k12.nc.us

Agency

State of North Carolina

Address

NOTE: Apply to the department listed on posting
 
 An Equal Opportunity Employer, North Carolina, State Government

Website

http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/index.html

Salary : $43,738 - $76,542