Airport Plumber

Broward County, Florida
$24.57 - $39.22 Hourly
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Florida, Fort Lauderdale
May 01, 2024
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Plumber - Aviation Maintenance Division General Description This Job Announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received. Benefits of Broward County Employment High Deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Single $10.39 / Family $76.94 Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Single $78.64 / Family $273.13 Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan 457 Deferred Compensation employee match Eleven (11) paid holidays each year Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually) Paid Parental Leave MUST BE ABLE TO WORK NIGHTS, HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS The Aviation Department which operates the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and the North Perry Airport is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Plumber. The incumbent in this position participates in skilled technical work in the tasks of laying out, installing, repairing, digging, and maintaining plumbing fixtures and systems. Additional duties include receiving and responding to complaints in connection with water service and plumbing. The Airport's Maintenance Division operates on a 24/7 schedule with three 8 hour shifts, unless otherwise determined by operational needs. The shifts rotate annually with shift bidding by seniority. This is an exciting fast paced work environment with shift work over a 5 day work schedule with two consecutive days off during the week. General Description The purpose of this class within the organization is to perform a variety of journey level plumbing and related maintenance and repair work. This class 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. Ability to obtain/maintain Airport security & customs badging. Ability to obtain/maintain Airfield driving privileges non movement. Preferences: Certified backflow preventer tester/repair Airport Ramp Driving Experience Knowledge of Aircraft potable water reel units Maximo Work Order System Additional Information: All candidates must complete an extensive ten (10) year work history verification and criminal background check. Per the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 1542, all airport employees must undergo a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and a Security Threat Assessment (STA) in order to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge, as required by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). * Post-offer physical examination. * Ability to maintain authorization to drive a County vehicle. Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge with Customs Seal. The Aviation Department operates under a Drug-Free Workplace Policy in compliance with the provisions of the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. 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 County Core Competencies 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.