Facilities Plumber Pipefitter

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 79,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great medical benefits

Pension with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteer leave

Job summary

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is looking for a Plumber – Pipefitter to join the Facilities Management Department. This full-time position involves designing, laying out, and installing mechanical piping systems, ensuring environmental safety, and compliance with relevant code requirements.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in plumbing, relevant certifications, and problem-solving skills. Alongside competitive compensation, the position includes comprehensive benefits like a pension plan and paid time off, making it an attractive opportunity.

Qualifications

• 5 to 9+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with Gas Fitter and Backflow Prevention.
• Knowledge of local, state, and national code requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and install facility piping systems.
• Conduct inspections of Life Safety Systems.
• Coordinate building mechanical systems shutdowns.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Mechanical piping systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman plumber certification

Virginia state recognized plumbing apprenticeship

Job description

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

When you join the Federal Reserve—the nation's central bank—you’ll play a key role, collaborating with a dynamic team of mission‑driven professionals to strengthen and protect our economy and our communities.

Bring your passion and expertise, and we’ll provide the opportunities that will challenge you and propel your growth—along with a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health, wealth, and life. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes tuition assistance, generous paid time off, top‑notch health care benefits, child and family care leave, professional development opportunities, a 401(k) match, pension, and more. All brought together in a work environment where you can truly find balance.

About the Opportunity

The Facilities Management Department has an immediate opening for a Plumber – Pipefitter, reporting to the Facilities Plant Operations–Supervisor.

You will be responsible for design, layout, installation, inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of all mechanical piping systems within the facility. In addition, you will ensure environmental safety, and compliance with all applicable local, state, and national code requirements.

What You Will Do

• Perform design, layout, prefabrication and installation of facility piping systems for ongoing maintenance.
• Ensure quality and code compliance of all projects via inspection, conduct scheduled inspections of Bank’s Life Safety Systems including fire pumps, sprinkler piping, halon and FM 200 systems.
• Assist maintenance staff with preventive and corrective maintenance and repair of new or reworked mechanical piping systems.
• Collaborate with other Trade staff to coordinate routing of new mechanical piping systems, ensuring that no installation or accessibility conflicts occur.
• Coordinate shutdowns of building mechanical systems and Bank’s fire suppression systems.
• Function as technical resource for mechanical piping systems, reviews project specifications and drawings, oversees internal and external staff to ensure code compliance.
• Assist in performance of inspections, testing, maintenance, and operations of the Bank’s critical life safety systems.
• Assist HVAC technicians to install, repair, and troubleshoot commercial HVAC systems and equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5 to 9+ years of relevant work experience
• Four years in Virginia state recognized plumbing/pipefitting apprenticeship program.
• Journeyman plumber certification.
• Gas Fitter and Backflow Prevention experience.
• Working knowledge of trouble‑shooting and problem‑solving processes.

Benefits

Great medical benefits

• Pension and 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid volunteer leave
• Onsite amenities that make working here fun!

Other Requirements and Considerations

• Candidates should review the Bank’s Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict‑of‑interest rules and personal investment restrictions.
• If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please notify [e-mail].
• Employees who work at and/or visit another Federal Reserve entity or outside business as part of their job duties are required to comply with any onsite safety and health protocols of those organizations (including, but not limited to, requirements to vaccinate or test, mask, social distance, etc.).
• Sponsorship is not available for this role. Selected candidate is subject to special background check procedures.
• The hiring range for this role is $57,000 - $79,300 annually.
• Salary offered will be based on the job responsibilities and the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience as defined in the job qualifications.
• This position is required to be onsite Monday through Friday each week, with an on‑call rotation every 6 weeks.
• Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Exempt

No

Job Category

Facilities/Real Estate Family Group

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.