About the Department

Graduation from high school or GED, with four (4) years of verifiable experience in the plumbing trade plus four (4) years of experience in the general maintenance trades. Certification as a Journeyman Plumber (Brevard County license) required or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire. Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Note: Employee will be responsible for maintaining CEU’s (continuing education units) for their Journeyman or Master license if required.

Position Duties

Code 1:

Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency. On an incident by incident basis, the employee’s Department Head will make the determination as to who will be required to work.

Minimum Qualifications

Under limited supervision, performs highly skilled work at the experienced Journeyman Plumber level performing various plumbing installation, maintenance and repair tasks. Duties require the application of standard trade practices in maintaining and installing a variety of plumbing systems and fixtures. Includes responsibility for determining materials and work methods used per applicable plumbing and building codes. Job requires knowledge of other building trade skills, such as carpentry, painting and/or assisting heating and air conditioning equipment installation. Mentors Plumber I – Apprentice. Reports to the Facilities Division Manager or designee as assigned.

Other Qualifications

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Able to work with Building Department with permitting of work.

Installs new plumbing, including pipes, valves, drains, basins, tubs, faucets, lavatories, sinks, drinking fountains, hot water heaters, and a wide variety of other plumbing fixtures, facilities, and equipment.

Repairs old plumbing, including fixtures and pipelines, clean and open traps, drains and other lines.

Solders and repairs copper pipes.

Researches and designs solutions to complex plumbing system issues.

Enters data on work orders electronically or on paper.

Produces estimates and creates lists of materials required for jobs.

Creates preventative maintenance schedules and conducts preventative maintenance on plumbing fixtures and systems.

Performs skilled plumbing tasks on water and sewer systems, as well as pumps and sprinkler systems and lift stations.

Understands City Energy Conservation policies and ensures forward Citywide progress.

Conducts annual inspections and testing.

May perform limited carpentry or other tasks related to the installation and servicing of plumbing systems.

May be assigned to shift work. May be required to work weekends and holidays. May be required to respond to after hour calls.

Trains and mentors Plumber I – Apprentice.

Performs general maintenance trades work as needed.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs other related work as required.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.

Benefits

: This position is covered under the NAGE Blue Collective Bargaining Agreement

Health Insurance: Health care plan options include HDHP, OAPIN and OAP through Cigna.

Dental Insurance: Dental coverage is offered in three plans that include DHMO & PPO High/Low plans.

Vision Insurance: Vision coverage includes an annual eye exam, frames and lenses or contact lenses in lieu of eyeglasses.

Life Insurance: The City of Palm Bay provides each employee with life insurance in the amount of one time their annual base salary at no cost. Additional coverage is available at the employee's cost up to the Guaranteed Issue amount of $250,000.

Dependent/Spouse Life Insurance: The City of Palm Bay provides each employee with dependent/spouse life insurance in the amount of $5,000 per dependent at no cost. Additional coverage is available at the employee's cost.

Short Term Disability: Coverage pays 66 2/3% of employee's annual base salary during a short-term disability period not to exceed 26 weeks.

Long Term Disability: Coverage pays 66 2/3% of employee's salary at time of disability after a 180 consecutive day waiting period.

Defined Contribution Retirement Plan: City contributes a base of 3%. Employees may contribute up to 6% and the City will match the employees contribution.

Holidays: 11 holidays, 1 birthday holiday and 1 anniversary holiday.

Paid Leave: Accrue 96 hours of vacation per year, accrued hours increase after 5 years of service based on years of service. Accrue 96 hours of sick leave per year.

Tuition Reimbursement: Upon completion of the initial probationary period, employees are eligible for tuition and book reimbursement for college level courses for Associate's, Bachelor's and Master's Degrees. (Currently frozen due to budget)

Supplemental Questions

Do you possess a valid driver license and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record?

Do you possess a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent?

Which best describes your verifiable experience in the plumbing trades?

None
Less than 4 years of experience in the plumbing trade
4 years of verifiable experience in the plumbing trade
More than 4 years verifiable experience in the plumbing trade

This position requires 4 years of experience in general maintenance trades. Please select which best describes your experience.

None
Less than 4 years of experience in general maintenance
4 years of experience in general maintenance
More than 4 years of experience in general maintenance

Are you certified as a Journeyman Plumber (Brevard County License) or do you have the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire?

Certified as a Journeyman (Plumber Brevard County)
Ability to obtain certification within 12 months of hire
Do not possess a certification and unable to obtain within 12 months of hire

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: City of Palm Bay
Address: 120 Malabar Road

Palm Bay, Florida, 32907
Phone: (321) 952-3421
Website: http://www.palmbayfl.gov

Plumber - Journeyman