Facilities Skilled Maintenance Mechanic Plumber

About the role

This position is onsite and involves performing complex plumbing and pipefitting repairs, alterations, renovations, and modernization projects throughout Oakland County facilities. The role requires independent assessment of projects, troubleshooting, and resolving maintenance issues, while also assisting supervisors with facility inspections.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex plumbing and pipefitting repairs, alterations, renovations, and modernization projects throughout County facilities.
• Independently assess projects by estimating labor, materials, tools, equipment, and time required to complete work efficiently.
• Troubleshoot and resolve difficult maintenance issues, determining effective solutions while minimizing disruption to facility operations.
• Recognize occupational hazards and consistently follow established safety procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Assist supervisors with facility inspections to identify deficiencies, evaluate code compliance, and recommend appropriate repairs or corrective actions.
• Provide technical expertise during emergency maintenance situations and recommend the most effective course of action.
• Utilize Countywide and department-specific software to manage work assignments, document completed work, and support daily operations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must possess a current Master or Journeyman plumber's license issued by the Michigan State Board of Plumbing or by a state approved agency.
• Possess a valid United States motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license.
• Pass the complete examination, including the employment medical, established for this classification.
• Successfully complete the six month probationary period.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of plumbing code and permit requirements of local and state jurisdictions.
• Considerable knowledge of the tools, materials, methods, and practices of the plumbing trade.
• Considerable ability to estimate the man hours, techniques, tools, materials, and equipment required to complete a maintenance project.
• Considerable ability to work under pressure during an emergency.
• Reasonable ability to train, direct and evaluate the performance of work crews.
• Reasonable ability to inspect and report on the progress of work projects.
• Reasonable ability to work under hazardous and/or difficult working conditions common to a building craft or mechanical field, such as high or confined places, and/or areas involving heat, offensive odors, and dampness.
• Reasonable ability to maintain a polite, cordial disposition toward other County employees and the general public.
• Reasonable knowledge of and ability to practice standard safety techniques.
• Reasonable knowledge of the practical application of First Aid techniques.
• Familiar with current word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and Internet software.
• Reasonable ability to properly perform cross connection control surveys in buildings and sites with complex piping and mechanical arrangements.
• ASSE 5110 tester and 5130 repairer certifications for backflow prevention assemblies.

Benefits

Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters. For more information about Oakland County benefits and employee perks, please visit: https://www.oakgov.com/government/human-resources/benefits/new-hire

Schedule

The position is full-time and requires availability during normal business hours.

Pay

$75,827- $99,784