Plumber - Buildings

WICHITA COMPANY LIMITED; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Holidays

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

City of Wichita is seeking a skilled journeyman plumber for installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing fixtures and irrigation systems. Candidates should have two years of experience, a valid Kansas driver’s license, and be able to obtain a City of Wichita journeyman certificate within 90 days.

Starting salary is competitive and based on experience; standard benefits are offered. Position requires working outdoors and traveling to job sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Two years of progressively responsible experience in plumbing maintenance.
• Ability to acquire a City of Wichita approved and registered journeyman certificate within 90 days.
• A valid Kansas driver's license.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Cuts openings in walls for pipes and installs, maintains and repairs plumbing and irrigation systems.
• Installs and maintains PVC pipe systems and tests for leaks.
• Supervises helpers and estimates time and materials.
• Reads blueprints and sketches to execute work as instructed.

Skills

Journeyman license

KS driver's license

Blueprints reading

Time & materials estimates

Education

High School Diploma

Plumbing technical training

City of Wichita journeyman certificate

Job description

Distinguishing Features of Work

This is skilled work at the journey level in the installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing fixtures, water circulation, irrigation systems and accessories. Work involves the application of standard trade practices in maintaining and installing a variety of plumbing systems and fixtures. Employees are responsible for determining materials and work methods used and may occasionally supervise unskilled or semiskilled assistants. Assignments come in oral and written form, sometimes accompanied by sketches, from a supervisor. Work is performed independently but is frequently inspected upon completion for adherence to regulatory codes.

Workdays and Hours

Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Anticipated starting salary

$23.81 - $27.61 (Based on experience and qualifications)

Bargaining Unit

Service Employee's International (SEIU)

• Employees within the department or division shall be given first consideration**
• Posting may close at any time ** Examples of Work Performed
• Cuts opening in walls for pipes; 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 devises; 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.
• Makes estimates of time and materials.
• Supervises the work of helpers assisting in various phases of the work
• Installs new irrigation systems, drain lines, etc.
• Inspects plumbing related equipment for maintenance needs.
• Completion of work assignments will require the operation of a vehicle.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Requirements of Work

• Thorough knowledge of practices, methods, materials and tools of the plumbing trade
• Considerable knowledge of plumbing and irrigation systems
• Knowledge of flows, pressures and capacities of water tank and lines
• Knowledge of applicable rules, regulations and codes governing plumbing installation in the City
• Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the work
• Ability to understand and work from general instructions, building specifications, blueprints and sketches.
• Ability to make time and material estimates
• Ability to acquire a journeyman grade plumber's license
• Ability to read, interpret and apply information contained in technical repair manuals
• Ability to work outdoors when inclement weather conditions are present
• Ability to traverse uneven, sometimes slippery terrain
• Ability to lean and reach as needed to read and interpret plans and specifications from a print that may be as large as 36 by 48 inches with information printed as small as twenty characters per inch
• Ability to tolerate minor exposure to swimming pool chemicals and chemicals used in underground and above ground plumbing installation and repair
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Experience and Training

Required Experience And Training

• Two years of progressively responsible experience in plumbing maintenance.
• Ability to acquire a City of Wichita approved and registered journeyman certificate within 90 days of employment.
• A valid Kansas driver's license.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

Preferred Experience And Training

• High School Diploma
• Plumbing Technical Training.
• A City of Wichita approved and registered journeyman certificate.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following links:

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/f...pdf

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf

CITY OF WICHITA

Full-time Employee Benefits

• VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.
• HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.
• SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.
• HEALTH INSURANCE – UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.
• DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered – Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.
• LIFE INSURANCE – Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.
• SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE – Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.
• LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE– The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.
• VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT – Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.
• RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.
• FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS – Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.
• LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE – This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.
• MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES

Deferred Compensation Investment Program

Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA)

Bereavement Pay

Employee Emergency Assistance Fund

Voluntary Shared Leave Program

Training Programs

Longevity Pay

Credit Union

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Injury Leave (on-job injury)

Community Volunteer Events

01

• High School/GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate/JD

02

• Less than 6 months of experience
• 6 months - 1 year experience
• 2 - 3 years' experience
• 4 - 5 years' experience
• 6+ years' experience
• I do not have plumbing maintenance experience.

03

• I currently have City of Wichita approved and registered journeyman certificate
• I do not have a City of Wichita approved and registered journeyman certificate, but am willing and able to obtain this certificate within the first 90 days of employment.
• I am not willing or able to obtain City of Wichita approved and registered journeyman certificate

04

• Yes
• No

05

• Yes
• No

06

• Yes
• No
• Required Question