Maintenance Plumber - EXAM [EXTENDED]

Columbus; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Columbus is seeking a skilled plumber for maintenance, alterations, and repairs of plumbing and related systems in Columbus, Ohio. Responsibilities include installation, replacement, and repair of gas, water, steam, waste, and sewer lines; system testing; and occasional welding.

Some roles may supervise a helper and require a valid Ohio driver’s license. Applicants will be considered through an open competitive process with a multi-phase testing plan, and the exam is expected in late

Qualifications

• Two years of plumbing experience which included the maintenance and repair of plumbing fixtures and fittings.
• Substitution: Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship in plumbing may substitute for one year of experience.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required.
• Some positions may require a State of Ohio Backflow Certification.
• Examination process includes a multiple-choice exam weighted 100% and may occur in late Sept–early Oct 2026.

Responsibilities

• Performs work on all parts of a plumbing system.
• Replaces, installs, and maintains gas, water, steam, waste, and sewer pipes.
• Installs, replaces, maintains and repairs chemical feed and supply lines and distribution equipment.
• Sets fixtures; installs pumps, valves, controls, and miscellaneous fittings.
• Performs preventative maintenance and/or testing on plumbing and related systems.
• Does acetylene welding as required.
• Performs or assists on other related building trades work.
• Maintains and repairs plumbing equipment and tools.
• Estimates time, costs, and materials required; maintains records of work performed.
• Performs the installation and maintenance of kitchen equipment, such as garbage disposals and dishwashers.
• Winterizes and de-winterizes plumbing systems.
• May drive light truck to and from work site.
• May supervise a helper.

Skills

Time estimation

Supervision

Maintenance planning

Acetylene welding

Education

Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship in plumbing

Job description

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing fully skilled plumbing work, such as alterations, maintenance, and repairs of plumbing and related systems; performs related duties as required.

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

• Performs work on all parts of a plumbing system;

• Replaces, installs, and maintains gas, water, steam, waste, and sewer pipes;

• Installs, replaces, maintains and repairs chemical feed and supply lines and distribution equipment;

• Sets fixtures; installs pumps, valves, controls, and miscellaneous fittings;

• Performs preventative maintenance and/or testingon plumbing and related systems;

• Does acetylene welding as required;

• Performs or assists on other related building trades work;

• Maintains and repairs plumbing equipment and tools;

• Estimates time, costs, and materials required; maintains records of work performed;

• Performs the installation and maintenance of kitchen equipment, such as garbage disposals and dishwashers;

• Winterizes and de-winterizes plumbing systems;

• May drive light truck to and from work site;

• May supervise a helper.

Two (2) years of plumbing experience which included the maintenance and repair of plumbing fixtures and fittings. Substitution(s): Possession of a Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship in plumbing issued by the U.S. Department of Labor or the Ohio State Apprenticeship Council may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Some positions may require a valid State of Ohio Backflow Certification.

The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be used to create a NEW, OPEN COMPETITIVE eligible list, and will replace the names on the current list. Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Test Center at 614-645-7439.

The examination process will consist of a multiple-choice exam weighted 100% covering oral comprehension, plumbing, tools, safety, problem sensitivity, and information ordering.

The exam is expected to be administered in late September - early October 2026. Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time.

All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score. The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years. If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test.

The certification process will be: Fixed Band

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer