Plumber - Facilities Management Division

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Plumber - Facilities Management Division.

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Under general to limited supervision, Plumber performs a variety of journey level plumbing and related maintenance and repair work by efficiently using the necessary tools and equipment according to established safety and process procedures.

As part of routine maintenance, employee inspects pipe chases, restrooms, controllers, faucets, irrigation systems, lift stations, pipes, pumps, toilets, urinals, valves, waste line systems, water fountains and other plumbing or water related areas, components and equipment.  During inspections employee checks that areas are to standard and checks that plumbing components and equipment are operational.  Identified issues are reported to employee's supervisor and repaired as directed.

When components and equipment are inoperable or malfunctioning employee troubleshoots components and equipment to identify the nature of the problem and determine the type of repair needed.  Employee locates needed parts and/or repair equipment, arranges for any needed assistance and conducts the repair; all within the guidelines established by the division.

Employee interacts frequently with other Broward County employees, state employees and members of the public and must have good verbal communication skills.

Performs related work as required.

General Description
Performs a variety of journey level plumbing and related maintenance and repair work.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires two (2) years in maintenance plumbing or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses Required

Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.

Preferences

• Completion of a vocational training program in plumbing that includes commercial or industrial level instruction.
• Certified or Registered Plumbing Contractor
• Five (5) years plumbing experience in commercial or institutional facilities.
• Five (5) years experience in the operation and maintenance of domestic hot water systems.
• Five (5) years experience in drain systems and/or grease trap systems maintenance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Inspects public restrooms in order to ensure that fixtures are working properly and/or identify non-working fixtures; replaces broken fixtures, valves, pumps, controllers, and/or irrigation heads in order to restore restroom, lift station, or irrigation system functionality.

Troubleshoots non-working fixtures, valves, irrigation systems, and/or lift station pumps in order to identify the nature of the problem and type of repair needed.

Inspects irrigation systems and lift stations in order to ensure that pumps/systems are working properly and identify non-working pumps/systems; repairs a variety of plumbing fixtures, valves, lift station/swimming pool pumps, and irrigation components in order to restore fixtures, valves, lift stations, water park features, and irrigation systems to proper working condition and minimize replacement costs.

Performs routine maintenance on waste system lines, lift stations, and/or irrigation systems in order to ensure that systems are functioning properly.

Cuts opening in walls for pipes; bends pipes over blocks by hand; cuts, reams, and threads pipe; digs trenches or holes with necessary equipment; installs, maintains, and repairs water circulation and irrigation systems, valves, faucets, traps, sinks, wash bowls, sewers, vents, and other sanitary fixtures.

Installs and maintains PVC pipe systems by opening clogged drains with a plunger or other devices; replaces washers on leaky faucets; tests for leaks by filling pipe with water under pressure and checking with a gauge for fall pressure.

Installs pipe and hose on spray trucks, and other specially designed equipment and apparatus.

Repairs, replaces, and checks high and low pressure steam boilers; blows down and flushes boilers; checks all safety devices and controls, replacing and repairing when needed; flushes and cleans boilers, storage and return tanks, hot water heaters, and similar apparatus.

Makes estimates of time and materials; supervises the work of helpers assisting in various phases of the work; interacts with the public in order to answer questions, identify their service needs, or locate missing materials.

Performs related work as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness, and speed in the use of fingers, hands, or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

Competencies

• Manages Complexity

Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.

• Action Oriented

Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Takes timely action on important or difficult issues. Identifies and pursues new opportunities that benefit the organization.

• Plans and Aligns

Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work.

• Optimizes Work Processes

Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Generally follows defined and communicated standards, methods, and procedures. Seeks advice and finds ways to work better within processes. Makes some reasonable suggestions to improve work methods.

• Ensures Accountability

Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Accepts responsibility for own work, both successes and failures. Handles fair share and does not make excuses for problems. Usually meets commitments to others.

• Drives Results

Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Holds self to high standards of performance; sets some challenging goals; wants to achieve meaningful results; pursues initiatives/efforts to successful completion and closure. Focuses on key goals, even during setbacks and obstacles.
County Core Values

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities

Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.