Master Pipefitter

City and County of Broomfield; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing community welfare through effective public works initiatives. As a Master Pipefitter, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of plumbing systems across city facilities. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your expertise in plumbing and fire protection will directly contribute to community well-being. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a stable career in public service. If you're passionate about community service and skilled in plumbing, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free Recreation Center Pass (Gym & Pool)

14 days paid vacation

10 sick days per year

12 paid holidays

Excellent Medical, dental, & vision insurance

6% employer retirement match

40 hour/week set schedule

Qualifications

• 6 years experience in commercial plumbing, including troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Required certifications and licenses for plumbing and fire sprinkler systems.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain plumbing systems in city facilities.
• Conduct inspections and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Plumbing

Fire Sprinkler Systems

Troubleshooting

Preventative Maintenance

Backflow Prevention

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Backflow Prevention Certification

State of Colorado Master PipeFitter License

UA STAR Fire Sprinkler Fitting Mastery Exam

CSA Sprinkler Commercial On-site Competent Person Exam

Tools

Plumbing Equipment

Fire Protection Equipment

Job description

Is a Public Works career right for you?

Ask yourself the following questions:

Do you want more than a job while working to improve your community’s quality of life?

Do you want to make a difference to your community?

Then a career in Public Works is for you!

Make an impact in the community by joining the Facilities Team!The Facilities Division consists of 24 staff members that work hard to ensure all residents and employees of Broomfield have access to clean, safe, and energy efficient buildings.

The Master Pipefitter performs professional, complex technical work, and oversight in the installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of various piping and plumbing components and equipment located throughout City and County facilities. They are responsible for the modification of existing fire sprinkler systems and/or the installation of new fire sprinkler systems.

Total Compensation Package

Salary Range: $39.99 - $54.11/hour	Free Recreation Center Pass (Gym & Pool)
14 days paid vacation + 10 sick days per year + 12 paid holidays	Excellent Medical, dental, & vision insurance(Wellness discount on insurance premiums available)
6% employer retirement match	40 hour/week set schedule (on call work required approx every seven weeks)

• Performs new installations, repairs, and preventative maintenance tasks for commercial-type plumbing services in city-owned or leased facilities

• Install and service a variety of other fire protection equipment such as standpipes, fire pumps, foam systems, clean agent systems, and underground fire supply piping.

• Conduct work in a safe manner utilizing all required PPE, complying with safe work policies and practices, etc.

• Perform installation, preventative maintenance, service/repair and trouble-shooting of automatic fire sprinkler systems along with all its related equipment, including all types of fixed fire extinguishing systems (e.g. fire sprinkler, fire suppression), in strict accordance with applicable codes and standards

• Flow testing of fire hydrants

• Maintains all high-pressure, industrial piping and plumbing equipment, in a manner that protects the safety of the public and employees

• Monitors and inspects facilities, equipment, and high-pressure piping systems to determine compliance with State standards, and need for repair or upgrades

• Analyzes malfunctions and makes repairs or adjustments; troubleshoots and diagnoses various types of piping and plumbing systems

• Coordinates, monitors and performs installation of materials, fixtures and equipment to piping and plumbing systems

• Responds to piping and plumbing service calls and provides problem resolution

• Coordinates and oversees the work performed by piping and plumbing contractors for compliance to standards and work practices

• Installs, tests, and repairs all sizes of backflow prevention devices, back siphonage, or cross connection

• Responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and coordinating inspections with the Building Department to ensure compliance.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED - required

• Backflow Prevention Certification - required

• State of Colorado Master PipeFitter license - required

• UA STAR Fire Sprinkler Fitting Mastery Exam - required

• CSA Sprinkler Commercial On-site Competent Person Exam (ASCR2) - required

Experience

• 6 years total experience in the commercial plumbing trade, troubleshooting, and/or maintenance and repair(including experience with steel and CPVC pipe), including 4 years for Journeyman license, 1 year for Master license, and 1 additional year of work experience at the Master level

• Experience in testing Backflow prevention devices and in servicing and testing portable fire extinguishers - preferred.

• 1 yearlead/supervisory experience - required.

Years of related experience may be substituted for required education, however education cannot be substituted for the necessary work experience. Candidates must meet the minimum required years of work experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be at least 18 years of age. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and safe driving record for continued employment. New hires must, as a condition of employment, pass the following pre-offer and post-offer/hire processes: in-person or virtual interviews, reference checks, background checks including local police check and sex-offender registry, DMV check, and pre-placement physical, fingerprints through CBI/FBI, and bi-annual CJIS certification.

• Work is generally scheduled Monday through Friday with some weekend and holiday work required.

• May be called into work at any hour to perform emergency repairs as needed.

• In-person customer/client/team meetings required.

• Physical demands are described as heavy (exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects).

• Required to ascend, descend, and work on a 20 foot ladder as well as rooftops of multiple-story buildings.

• Required to operate/use/handle/construct plumbing equipment, office equipment, hand tools, etc.

• Required to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

• Required to communicate and/or detect sounds

• Required to sit, kneel, or crawl

• Requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

• May occasionally be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, or airborne particles.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, color vision, and peripheral vision as it relates to the overall job duties and responsibilities.

• Work near moving mechanical parts.

• Work in confined spaces.

• Work in year-round outdoor weather conditions.

• Work in conditions of extreme heat and cold.

• Requires indoor and outdoor activities.

• The noise level in the environment is moderately noisy.

• Travel by automobile is required to attend meetings and perform job duties.