This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled. Annual Salary: $58,305.00 - $62,400.00 Hourly: $29.90 - $32.00 Department: General Government, Maintenance & Trades Division: Plumbing FLSA: Non-Exempt Job Description: This role will perform plumbing installation and maintenance at City owned facilities. Examples of Duties: Installs/repairs fixtures and devices such as sinks, toilets, faucets, showers, drinking fountains, water heaters, yard hydrants, irrigation systems, etc. Installs pipes associated with water, gas, air or other liquids. Assembles fittings and valves. Installs backflow devices. Measures, cuts, threads and bends pipe for required installations Clears obstructions from sinks, showers, toilets, etc. Tests plumbing systems for leaks and other issues. Receives work orders, prioritizes and distributes them according to division procedures. Estimates project materials from blueprints, and purchases necessary supplies. Maintains records of all work performed. Carries out daily supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws, including: planning, assigning and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems; leading work crews on jobsites, and reporting heightened problems or situations to management. Performs other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications: High School diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and 4 years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid state issued drivers license. Master Plumber Certification. Ability to manage work orders on smart phone, tablet and/or computer. May require ability to obtain certification in Confined Space Training and/ or Respiratory Training within 6 months of hire. Other Necessary Requirements: May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. Works extended hours, as necessary, during shutdowns of equipment and/or buildings. The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation. Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: www.charleston-sc.gov [charleston-sc.gov] The City of Charleston is a progressive and energetic city and our goal is to grant our residents with the best service a city can provide and our visitors with the best vacation or business trip that a city can provide. Charleston is a special and unique city. The combination of our unequaled beauty, warm hospitality, and exceptional public spaces provide a wonderful backdrop for residents and visitors. Through careful conservation, creative and innovative financing, and meticulous planning, Charleston is a city that celebrates a rich history. Charleston was the first city in the country to enact a preservation ordinance. We have an active and ongoing interest in the protection and restoration of our buildings, which tell the story of our past. Keeping an eye to the future, we have set goals that make the livability and quality of life in Charleston the best in the nation. We work diligently to keep our city the best place in the country to work, to live and to play.
