Plumber Senior

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

• Job Posting closes: July 7, 2025

Department of Administration, Office of Facilities and Property Management:

About the Position

• Who can apply: Anyone
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
• Application Deadline: July 7, 2025

Compensation:

• Hourly Pay Range: $22.00 - $23.50
• Note: Position qualifies for 30 cents/hour Maintenance and Trades differential pay. Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information

Position Description:

The Plumber Senior position is assigned to the Building Mechanical section in OFPM and reports to the Physical Plant Supervisor with the oversight of the Deputy Director.

The primary duties and responsibilities of the Plumber Senior are to repair and service the sewer, water, steam, condensation, natural gas, and fire suppression systems.

Job Responsibilities:

• Detect and diagnose leaks, stoppages, inadequate supply and faulty operation of water, steam, condensate, natural gas equipment and air lines in the Capitol Complex buildings.
• Plan, install, repair, replace and maintain copper, steel, galvanized, cast iron, plastic piping systems to maintain hot and cold-water systems, sewage and drainage systems in operational condition and to control the movement of containment of fluids and gases.
• Rebuild circulating pumps on the heating and cooling systems, domestic water, fire system, sewage lift and storm drain sumps in the Capitol Complex buildings.
• Serve on a crew of four (4) employees in the following positions: three (3) Plumber Seniors and one (1) General Maintenance and Repair Technician Senior (GMRT).

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires two years of experience as a plumber. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Valid Kansas driver's license. Ability to do heavy physical labor such as lifting and ability to climb ladders and work from scaffolding.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to read, interpret and work from sketches, blueprints and specifications. Skill in the use of tools, materials and equipment used in the plumbing trade. Prefer knowledge and experience in pump operations and repair. Knowledge in the operation and repair of heat exchangers and pressure vessels.

Post Offer Requirement:

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. Please be encouraged if you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at .... Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions

Recruiter Contact Information:

Name: Emily Gottstein

Email: ...

Mailing Address: 900 SW Jackson, Suite 401, Topeka, KS 66612

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• Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.

• Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page.

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:

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• DD FM 214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

• Resume

How to Claim Veterans Preference:

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

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How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

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PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to ..., scanned and emailed to ..., or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator

Office of Personnel Services

Landon State Office Building

900 SW Jackson, Rm 401

Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.