Plumber - Facilities Management

City of Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Pension plan

Job summary

City of Omaha is seeking a skilled Journeyman Plumber to install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems at City facilities. Work is planned independently with general assignment terms and a focus on quality workmanship.

The ideal candidate will have a Nebraska license or City of Omaha license, two years of Journeyman experience, and the ability to read blueprints and interpret plumbing diagrams. The position includes a competitive hourly pay and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or its equivalent preferred.
• Two years of experience as a Journey Level Plumber.

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs, or replaces plumbing fixtures, faucets, valves, water meters, water heaters, and drinking fountains, according to the City Plumbing Code.
• Unplugs, repairs, or replaces water lines and sewer lines.
• Turns on water and sprinkler systems in spring and off in the fall at parks, pools, golf courses, and at other seasonal facilities.
• Repairs or replaces sprinkler heads and broken water lines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, or as the situation dictates, within the scope of this class specification

Skills

Plumbing knowledge

Repair skills

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Tool operation

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2+ years journey level plumber experience

Tools

Plumbing tools

Job description

Posting Type:

Open Competitive

Work Type:

Full Time

Nature of Work:

This is skilled journey level work involving the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems and equipment at City facilities. Work is usually assigned in general terms, and actual work methods used to complete projects are planned and executed independently.

Education and Experience:

The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.

High school graduation or its equivalent preferred.

Two years of experience as a Journey Level Plumber.

Special Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid journey level plumber's license issued by the State of Nebraska or the City of Omaha at the time of application.
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license from the time of appointment.
• Must possess a 2nd Grade Hoisting and Portable Engineer's Certificate by the end of the probationary period.

Pay Range:

$29.00 with step increases to $44.72 Hourly

Benefits:

Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; eighteen days sick; and fourteen holidays. Employee's group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family. Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information.

Who Can Apply:

Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

Examination Information:

The examination will consist of a training and experience form designed to assess job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position. The training and experience form will be given to candidates once their application has been received, reviewed by a recruiter, and accepted to test for the position. The form must be completed and returned to the Human Resources Department by October 9, 2026 (passing score 60%). Final eligibility list will be the training and experience form weighted 100%.

Veteran Points:

To claim five (5) points for veteran's preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD-214) that includes the date of induction, date of honorable separation, and Social Security number. (You must have completed more than 180 consecutive days of active duty.) To receive an additional five (5) points credit for disability, you must submit proof of eligibility from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs dated within the last 12 months. This information must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by September 29, 2026.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the methods, materials, and techniques of the plumbers trade
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in the plumbing trade
• Knowledge of the contents of the City's plumbing codes
• Skill in diagnosing and effecting plumbing repairs
• Skill in the operation of the assigned tools and equipment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and plumbing diagrams
• Ability to understand written or oral instructions
• Ability to climb, reach, balance, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, stand, walk, push, pull, and lift for eight hours per day or more
• Ability to move objects weighing up to 100 pounds, 33% of the time, objects weighing 50 pounds, from 34-66% of the time; and objects weighing up to 20 pounds, from 67-100% of the time

Essential Functions:

• Installs, repairs, or replaces plumbing fixtures, faucets, valves, water meters, water heaters, and drinking fountains, according to the City Plumbing Code
• Unplugs, repairs, or replaces water lines and sewer lines
• Turns on water and sprinkler systems in spring and off in the fall at parks, pools, golf courses, and at other seasonal facilities
• Repairs or replaces sprinkler heads and broken water lines
• Performs other related duties as assigned, or as the situation dictates, within the scope of this class specification

Conditions of Employment:

Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent residence, or authorization to work without sponsorship. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct pre-employment inquiries or evaluations of candidates for employment as it deems appropriate for the particular position. Pre-employment inquiries may include, without limitation: verification of employment history and educational attainment; review of driving, credit, and criminal convictions; hearing, drug, functional capacity, psychological, vision, and medical tests; and/or any other relevant background information deemed appropriate to determine the suitability of the applicant for the position. Failure to provide the information requested in the application and hiring process in a truthful, timely, accurate, and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of a conditional offer of employment, or termination.

Reasonable Accommodation:

The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing [e-mail].

For a complete description of this job classification, visit hr.cityofomaha.org

Contact Points:

City of Omaha Human Resources Department
1819 Farnam St, Suite 506
Omaha, NE 68183

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Website: hr.cityofomaha.org
Email: [e-mail]