Plumber

This position requires a Broward County Journeyman Plumber License . You will not be considered without this license.

This is skilled work at the Journeyman level in the installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing fixtures and accessories. Assembles, installs, and repairs pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes.
Work is inspected during progress or upon completion for workmanship and general compliance with City plumbing regulations. When assigned, an employee of this class will primarily conduct field inspections and install, repair, replace, and certify RPZ valves (Reduced Pressure Zone) or backflow devices.

In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants). Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Installs, repairs, and maintains pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing used for water distribution and wastewater disposal in commercial and industrial buildings within the city
• Installs, repairs, and tests backflow devices
• Unclogs and repairs drainage systems for commercial and industrial buildings
• Troubleshoots and repairs water heaters
• Reads and interprets data, information, documents, and manufacturers' manuals blueprints
• Tracks and accounts for work completed
• Performs related work as required

1. High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency, or trade school
2. Three (3) to five (5) years of journeyman level plumbing experience.
3. Broward County Journeyman Plumber License
4. Possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire
5. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form ( J-204) to the online application.
   
   

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The position involves heavy physical demands, such as exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.