Senior Trades Worker- Plumbing - Facility Management

Major Functions

The County of Volusia is hiring a Journeyman Level Plumber to work at Tiger Bay Road, Daytona Beach, Florida. The role involves plumbing installations, maintenance, and repairs across various county buildings, including court facilities. The plumber will perform routine preventative maintenance, read blueprints, manage records, assist with inventory, and coordinate special projects. The position requires minimal supervision and experience in commercial plumbing is preferred but not required.

Duties

• Performs basic plumbing repairs, fixture replacement, renovations and new work.
• Must be able to work well with others as well as alone with little to no supervision.
• May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
• Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
• Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience at the level of a plumbing journeyman.
• A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
• A valid driver's license at time of hire.
• To maintain employment, must obtain a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire and maintain thereafter.
• The preferred candidate will have a minimum of five (5) years journeyman level plumbing experience, preferably in service plumbing.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing to groups and individuals.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.

Ada Requirements

• Mental Demands: Proficient in understanding and applying work orders, safety instructions, maps, blueprints, mechanical drawings, and other technical documentation.
• Basic computer skills.
• Physical Demands: Capable of performing medium to heavy work, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 25 pounds.
• Visual acuity (color acuity and depth perception) is necessary to operate a motorized vehicle.
• Environmental Demands: Comfortable working in both indoor and outdoor environments, with potential exposure to inclement weather conditions such as heat, humidity, cold, and rain.
• Ability to work in hazardous conditions, including exposure to chemicals, dust, confined spaces, and areas with poor ventilation.
• Strong awareness of safety protocols and practices to minimize risks in challenging work environments.

Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Veterans' preference in accordance with federal, state, local laws.

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement (Florida Retirement System (FRS), Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP), Deferred Compensation (475 Plan))
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Onsite Wellness/Fitness Center
• Computer Purchase Program
• Direct Deposit Payroll
• Temporary and intermittent employees are not paid for holidays and are not eligible for benefits.

Note: Your response to the following supplemental questions must match the information in the appropriate sections on your application.

• I have read and understand the above statement.
• Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED?
• Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license?
• If you answered "No" to the previous question, will you be able to obtain a Florida driver's license at the time of hire if selected for the position?
• Do you possess (4) years of progressively responsible experience in maintenance and repair in plumbing?
• Are you a Journeyman Plumber?
• Do you have a comparable amount of education, training, or experience that may be substituted for the minimum requirements?
• If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the following: the number of years, position title brief description of your experience and the name of the agency/organization(s).
• Do you have experience in commercial plumbing systems?
• Do you have computer experience?
• As an organization we pride ourselves in strong customer service, do you have experience dealing with internal and external customers?
• Have you ever worked as a temporary/lease employee for the County of Volusia?
• If you answered "Yes", please indicate when, position title, and department/division.
• If you answered no please indicate N/A.
• Where did you first hear about this job?
• If you answered "Other" in the above questions please state the specific source.