Plumber - Facility Operations

City of Topeka; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 33,654 - 35,211; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision Insurance

Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance

Generous Paid Vacation & Holidays

KPERS 401(a) Retirement Plan

(457) Deferred Comp Savings Plan

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic

Full-service fitness facility

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A municipal government in Topeka is seeking a qualified plumber to join the Public Works department. Responsibilities include maintenance and repair of plumbing systems across the city, technical direction to departments, and inspection of mechanical systems. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, a licensed plumbing or mechanical journeyman status, and at least four years of relevant experience. Competitive pay between $24.43 and $25.56 per hour along with comprehensive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical/plumbing systems.
• Must maintain a valid Kansas driver's license.
• Additional licenses or certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance to various mechanical systems.
• Inspect and diagnose suspected problem areas.
• Repair various mechanical distribution systems.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Mechanical system repair

Problem diagnosis

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Licensed plumbing or mechanical journeyman

Job description

The City of Topeka has an opening for a qualified plumber in the Public Works department. This position plans, directs and performs a variety of complex journey-level work to ensure the adequate and efficient operation of city-wide, plumbing and mechanical systems, including maintenance, modification/upgrade, and repair. Provides technical direction to departments and monitors technical performance of contractors.

What you'll do:

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance to various mechanical systems
• Inspect and diagnose suspected problem areas
• Repair various mechanical distribution systems

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent with a minimum of four years of experience in installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical/plumbing systems, is required.
• Must be a licensed plumbing or mechanical journeyman.
• Must have and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license and meet the City's insurability requirements. Please review the insurability guidelines here.
• Additional licenses or certifications may be required.

Entry rate of pay: $24.43 - $25.56 per hour, depending on qualifications

The City of Topeka offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision Insurance
• Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Vacation & Holidays
• KPERS 401(a) Retirement Plan
• (457) Deferred Comp Savings Plan
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic
• Full-service fitness facility
• Employee Assistance Program

The City of Topeka is an Equal Opportunity Employer