Title: Plumber Steamfitter - #WWRW0408

State Role Title: Trades Technician III

Hiring Range: Anticipated starting salary is $60,000s up to low$70,000s comm w/ exp.

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs

Location: Wilson Wkfc Rehab Ctn

Agency Website: https://www.wwrc.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

About the Agency

Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center provides people with disabilities comprehensive, individualized services to realize personal independence through employment.

About the Agency

Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center (WWRC) is seeking a Plumber Steamfitter. This position supports the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services and WWRC Campus Facilities by maintaining and repairing the Center’s plumbing systems, including domestic hot and cold water, sanitary, and storm systems, along with related piping, valves, pumps, and water heating equipment. The role also includes repairing commercial appliances, assisting contractors with sprinkler system maintenance, and collaborating with other trade areas to ensure the facility’s appearance, functionality, and overall customer service standards are maintained.

Job Responsibilities

Maintain, install, and repair plumbing systems
• Install, alter, maintain, and repair a variety of plumbing apparatuses including, but not limited to, sinks, toilets, bathtubs, shower units, faucets, mixing valves, recirculation pumps, water heaters, automatic faucets, and automatic flush valves.
• Clear drain lines using a variety of equipment.
• Make repairs and alterations to a variety of piping systems, including repairs to pipe insulation when needed. Piping includes, but is not limited to, copper, steel, PVC, CPVC, cast iron, and PEX.
• Make rough sketches to create parts lists and estimate material costs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Work with contractors as needed to meet campus needs.
• Oversee contractors making repairs on sprinkler systems. Essential

Maintain, install, and repair appliances
• Install, service, and repair a variety of commercial appliances in both laundromat and kitchen settings.
• Equipment includes, but is not limited to, washing machines, dryers, dishwashing machines, steamers, and soda fountains.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge:
Considerable knowledge and experience using all tools in the Plumbing Trade.
Knowledge of Plumbing, Gas and Building Codes as related to install of water, sewer, gas and fire systems.
Knowledge of new construction, renovations, and repair best practices.

Skills/Abilities;
Ability to read, analyze and interpret blueprints as well as reading specifications.
Ability to plan jobs, create estimates and create plumbing sketches and layouts.

Education, Education, Licensure, Certification, Required for Entry into Position: 

Valid Driver’s License
Plumbing Journeyman or Master Certification
Gas Fitters Certification

Special Assignments:
Other duties and/or special projects as assigned.
Completes duties and/or projects as needed or directed by supervisor.

Additional Considerations

Backflow Certification
Experience with computerized work management system.

Special Instructions

This position has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2 1201.1.
A fingerprint based criminal history check will be required of the finalist.

Benefits

WWRC offers a comprehensive benefits package to include your choice of health insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, VRS retirement, employer paid basic group life insurance, employee paid optional group life, 13 paid holidays, Sick Leave, Annual Leave, Family Personal Leave, employee discount programs, and much more!

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance.

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s New Recruitment Management System. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé are submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Email: Recruitment@dars.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.