Senior Plumber at COUNTY OF MERCER – TRENTON, New Jersey

SENIORPLUMBER

DEPARTMENT: Buildings & Grounds (Maintenance)

SALARY: $54,422 – $72,229

LOCATION: Mercer County, NJ

JOBSPECIFICATION: info.csc.nj.gov/jobspec/03515.htm

POSITION(S)AVAILABLE: 1

POSITIONOVERVIEW:

MercerCounty is seeking an experienced and skilled Senior Plumber to supportBuildings and Grounds operations across County facilities. Under direction, theSenior Plumber performs advanced plumbing work related to the installation,repair, and maintenance of gas, water, and waste disposal systems. Thisposition provides technical leadership by taking the lead over other plumbers,ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance withapplicable plumbing codes and accepted trade practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads andperforms plumbing work involving the installation, repair, and maintenance ofgas, water, and waste disposal piping systems and facilities.
• Troubleshootsplumbing system malfunctions and performs emergency and permanent repairs.
• Removesstoppages from piping systems, toilets, sinks, and related plumbing fixtures.
• Installs,repairs, and works with various types of piping, including wrought iron, castiron, copper, butt welded, soil, and asbestos composition pipe.
• Installsand repairs piping systems using flanged, screwed, bell and spigot,compression, and soldered joints.
• Measures,cuts, fits, and assembles piping and plumbing fixtures.
• Installs,repairs, and works with valves, fittings, and components such as pressurerelief, check, gate, globe, float, and surge valves.
• Preparesand works from sketches, plans, specifications, and roughing-in sheets inaccordance with plumbing codes and approved trade practices.
• Interpretspiping drawings and graphic symbols used in plumbing plans.
• Conductsplumbing tests on work in progress and completed installations to ensure properoperation.
• Providesguidance and instructions to other plumbers and assists with work assignments.
• Preparestime and materials estimates for plumbing projects.
• Maintainsnecessary records, documentation, and files related to plumbing work.
• Learns andutilizes electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by theCounty.
• Performsrelated duties as assigned to support facility operations.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Four (4)years of experience in plumbing work involving a variety of layout,installation, and maintenance tasks.
• A valid MasterPlumber license issued by the New Jersey State Board of Examiners of MasterPlumbers may be substituted for three (3) years of the required experience.
• Applicantsmay be required to possess a valid Master Plumber license as determined by theAppointing Authority.
• Appointeeswill be required to possess a valid New Jersey driver's license only ifoperation of a vehicle is necessary to perform the essential duties of theposition.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Knowledgeof plumbing systems, methods, materials, tools, and accepted trade practices.
• Knowledgeof occupational hazards, safety precautions, and applicable plumbing codes.
• Ability toanalyze plumbing problems, organize assigned work, and develop effective workmethods.
• Ability tounderstand, remember, and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability toobserve and enforce established safety procedures.
• Ability torequisition, store, safeguard, and properly use equipment, materials, andsupplies.
• Ability togive clear and effective instructions to other plumbers.
• Ability toprepare and maintain accurate records and files.
• Ability tolearn and utilize electronic and manual information and recordkeeping systems.

BENEFITSOF WORKING WITH MERCER COUNTY:

MercerCounty offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports employee wellness,financial stability, and career growth:

• Health,dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Enrollmentin the State pension system
• Paidvacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Continuingeducation and career development opportunities

Mercer County EEO/ Civil Service Statement & Residency Requirements:

Mercer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, disability, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.

As a Civil Service employer under the State of New Jersey, all candidates must comply with New Jersey Civil Service Commission regulations and guidelines. Mercer County residency is required. Non-residents must establish residency within one (1) year of employment.

Mercer County is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws, specifically in accordance with the New Jersey State Policy Prohibiting Discrimination in the Workplace.