Skilled Craft Specialist # - Plumber - Facilities Maintenance - Public Works Division

Salary : $42,105.00 - $52,631.00 Annually

Location : Chattanooga, TN

Job Type : FULL TIME

Job Number : 07 / 01 / 2024 - 1434

Division : PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

Department : Maintenance Department

Opening Date : 07 / 01 / 2024

Closing Date : 9 / 29 / 2024 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Description

THIS POSTING IS TO FILL TWO (2) VACANCIES.

Under close supervision, assists other skilled craft and senior skilled craft specialists as well as performs independently a variety of plumbing work as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics.

This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)

Minimum Qualifications

The equivalent of a High School diploma plus five (5) years of experience in area of Plumbing craft specialty. Must have an active Hamilton County Journeyman Plumbing License at the time of hire.

A valid driver's license is required.

SAFETY SENSITIVE :

This position has been identified as "safety sensitive" under the definition of 49 CFR Part 40-Department of Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy.

This position will be subject to drug and alcohol testing for the following : 1) post offer pre-employment 2) when there is reasonable cause 3) after an on-the-job accident or contributing to an accident 4) on a random basis 5) prior to return to duty after suspension and / or 6) as follow-up.

This is additional and also subject to the Rules and Regulations of The Employee Handbook.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Work requires sustained physical effort in all weather environments, involving considerable walking and standing with limited sitting.

Driving a county truck or van for prolong periods of time to access work sites, may be required. Must be able to set up and climb ladders / scaffolding, and access bucket trucks using appropriate safety equipment.

Ability to access manways, and scuttles, and roof ladders in the performance of work. Ability to walk on sloped surfaces (roofs) with proper safety equipment.

Lifting and carrying of 50 fifty pounds is required, as well as bending, crawling / stooping, and overhead arm reaching for prolong periods of time, all in the performance of work.

Work environments include areas with dust, such as basements and attics. A valid driver's license is required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

Private insurance will be required on any take home vehicle.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.

All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.

All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.

Hamilton County offers medical insurance, life insurance, paid leave, and paid holidays to Full Time and Skimp (25 hours per week) employees.

Full time employees also receive Retirement.

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants must possess : 1. The equivalent of a High School diploma2.

An active license as a Journeyman Plumber issued by Hamilton County3. At least five (5) years of direct work experience in the plumbing field4.

A valid driver's licenseDo you meet all of the minimum qualifications for this position?

• Yes, I meet all of the minimum qualifications for this position.
• I meet some of the minimum qualifications for this position.
• No, I do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

What is your highest level of education completed?

• I do not have a GED or High School Diploma.
• High School Diploma
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree

If you indicated you possess a degree, please tell us the field of study your degree is in.

How many years of direct work experience do you have in the craft of plumbing?

• No experience
• Minimal, less than one year.
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• 4-5 years
• 5-6 years
• 6-7 years
• 7-8 years
• 8-9 years
• 9-10 years
• 10 years or more

Do you have an active license as a Journeyman Plumber issued by Hamilton County?

Do you possess knowledge of relevant Federal, State and County codes and regulations relating to building maintenance and workplace safety?

Do you have direct work experience with a variety of tools and equipment; service manuals, engineering specifications and drawings?

Do you have the ability to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds on occasion?

Are you fluent in both English and Spanish? This is not a requirement for the position.

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

Have you ever served in the United States Armed Forces?

The answers you provide in the "Supplemental Question" portion of the application will be used to review / process your application.

Once this job posting closes, your answers to the supplemental questions cannot be changed. Have you reviewed your answers and verified they are correct?

Required Question