Plumber II (13429, Grade HT5)

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission - PGC Parks and Recreation; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 53,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

43 paid vacation/sick/holiday/personal

Opportunities for advancement

Steady employment

Job summary

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking a Plumber II to perform skilled plumbing and gas fitting work across Prince George’s County facilities. You will install, maintain, repair, and modify plumbing and gas systems in compliance with codes, and supervise journeyman-level staff as assigned.

The position requires a valid Journey Plumber License and Gas Fitter Certification, plus a clean driver’s license. Work hours are 6:00 a.m.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Completion of an approved plumbing/gas fitting apprentice program or four (4) years of progressively responsible experience.
• Two (2) years of experience at the journey level.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total six (6) years.
• Valid Journey Plumber License and Gas Fitter Certification issued by appropriate local jurisdiction.
• Valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.
• Depending on area of assignment, a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements may be required.
• Pass Commission medical examination.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of difficult skilled plumbing and gas fitting work, using a variety of tools and equipment to install, maintain, repair, replace, or modify plumbing systems and natural gas and propane piping systems, in compliance with WSSC codes and national fuel codes.
• Assign and check the work of Plumbers, Trades Trainees, and Maintenance Workers.
• Coordinate the work of others effectively and function in a team environment.

Skills

Plumbing & gas fitting

Team coordination

Independent working

Education

High School diploma or GED

Apprenticeship in plumbing/gas fitting or 4 years' experience

Job description

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission is one of the largest organizations servicing both Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. In both counties we manage the park systems, but in Prince George’s County we also develop the public’s recreation programs.

Under the Department of Parks & Recreation, the Facility Services Division (FSD) is the largest division in Parks & Recreation. We provide high quality maintenance and maintenance support services for all the parks and recreation facilities within Prince George’s County. We have six major work areas: Fleet Management, Buildings & Structures (Trade Shops), Horticulture & Forestry (Roads & Grounds), Major Maintenance & Inspection, Critical Projects (Heavy Equipment/Roads and Grounds, ADA, Aquatics and Sustainability) and the Administrative section.

We offer an excellent benefits package including health, dental, and vision, as well as 43 paid vacation/sick/holiday/personal days the first year; opportunities for advancement, and steady employment.

This position is in the Building & Structures (Trade Shops) section which consists of Electric, HVACR, Plumbing, Carpentry, Masonry, and Welding, Property Management, and the Exhibit Shop. This section performs preventive maintenance, routine and emergency repair, renovations and alterations to over 430 park buildings and structures.

You will perform a full range of difficult skilled plumbing and gas fitting work, using a variety of tools and equipment to install, maintain, repair, replace, or modify plumbing systems and natural gas and propane piping systems, in compliance with WSSC codes and national fuel codes. You will assign and check the work of Plumbers, Trades Trainees, and Maintenance Workers.

The ability to coordinate the work of others effectively and to work without direct supervision is very important, along with the ability to function in a team environment.

(Salary $52,549 - $72,810 - $93,069)
(Work Hours are 6:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.)

Classification Specification Plumber II

May be subject to alcohol and drug testing

• High School diploma or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED).
• Completion of an approved plumbing/gas fitting apprentice program or four (4) years of progressively responsible experience.
• Two (2) years of experience at the journey level.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which togethertotal six (6) years.
• Valid Journey Plumber License and Gas Fitter Certification issued by appropriate local jurisdiction.
• Valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.
• Depending on area of assignment, a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements may be required.
• Pass Commission medical examination.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1).

M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.