Tradesworker Specialist I - Plumbing (Facilities Management)

Collier County Realty Corp; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Collier County Realty Corp seeks a dependable tradesworker helper to support plumbing and related mechanical tasks under supervision. You will assist with inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and installing water supply and sanitary systems, and help locate leaks and replace fixtures.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, at least five months of related experience, fingerprinting, and a valid Florida driver's license. On-call work and variable shifts may apply.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include a high school diploma or GED.
• Five months of related experience are required.
• Fingerprinting is required.
• Valid Florida driver's license with county vehicle endorsement(s) may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and installing plumbing systems under supervision.
• Identify and help repair leaks in water lines and plumbing components.
• Remove and replace plumbing fixtures such as faucets, sinks, and toilets.
• Perform preventive maintenance on plumbing fixtures, valves, pumps, and related equipment.
• Respond to plumbing emergencies and assist with restoring service.
• Maintain records of completed work and materials used.
• Assist with coordinating with outside contractors and on-call shifts as needed.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Performs general unskilled and semi-skilled work functions associated with assisting upper-level Tradesworker with routine maintenance and construction work in one or more trade areas, such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC/mechanical.

Essential Functions

• Assists with inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and installing water supply, sanitary waste, vent, storm drainage, and plumbing systems under the supervision of qualified trades personnel.
• Identifies and helps repair leaks in water lines, drainpipes, valves, faucets, fixtures, and related plumbing components.
• Removes and replaces faucets, sinks, toilets, flush valves, urinals, drinking fountains, disposals, and other plumbing fixtures.
• Assists with repairing and maintaining domestic hot-water systems, water heaters, circulating pumps, mixing valves, expansion tanks, and related equipment.
• Clears clogged sinks, toilets, floor drains, cleanouts, and sewer lines using plungers, hand augers, drain machines, and other approved equipment.
• Installs and replaces pipe supports, hangers, clamps, insulation, strainers, seals, gaskets, and related components.
• Assists with testing piping systems for leaks, pressure, proper flow, and drainage, documents findings, and reports deficiencies to the supervising tradesperson.
• Inspects plumbing fixtures and mechanical rooms for leaks, corrosion, damaged components, unusual noises, improper drainage, and other visible deficiencies.
• Performs preventive maintenance on plumbing fixtures, valves, pumps, drains, traps, backflow devices, and related systems.
• Helps locate and operate water shutoff valves to isolate affected areas during repairs and emergencies.
• Maintains accurate records of completed work, materials used, equipment conditions, meter readings, and recommended follow-up repairs.
• Maintains an inventory of plumbing supplies, replacement parts, fittings, tools, and materials; notifies the supervisor when additional materials are needed.
• Responds to plumbing emergencies, including broken pipes, overflowing fixtures, sewer backups, loss of water service, and failed water heaters; helps control damage and restore service.

Additional Functions

• Moves office furniture as necessary to accomplish other assigned tasks.
• Assists outside contractors performing work for the County.
• May be required to be on-call and/or regularly work on various shifts, weekends, and/or holidays as deemed necessary.

Performs Other Related Duties As Required.

Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency. On an incident-by-incident basis, the County's Administrative Office will make the determination as to who will be required to work.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Five (5) months of related experience.
• Fingerprinting required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.
• Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.

Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County's Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis.

This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.

Collier County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable law. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities. Veterans' Preference is provided to eligible applicants in accordance with Florida law.