Plumber - Gmia Airport

Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support Enforcement, Combined Court Operations, Sheriffs Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors in the Department on Aging, those with Disabilities, and Veterans Affairs. Our employees also remain committed to serve the cultural, human, recreational and social needs of the entire community.

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Plumber - GMIA Airport

Hourly Pay Range: $45.54

Closing Date: 12/28/2023 @ 10.59 pm upon receiving 50 applications.

Role Summary -

Perform journey-level work in the construction, repair and maintenance of building and site plumbing and all related physical assets as required.

Role Responsibilities -

• Complete Work Orders - Complete work or assignments - verbal or via WO system.  Respond to building/site emergencies on a 24/7 basis.  Troubleshoot and make repairs. Perform preventative maintenance duties for plumbing systems as directed.

• Prints and Drawings - Participate in maintaining accurate water, sewer and building plumbing drawings. Communicate changes engineering or GIS staff. Participate in data collection related to plumbing asset attributes.

• Shop Duties - Maintain an inventory of commonly used materials and equipment.  Completes requisitions for the purchase of tools and materials.  Maintain shop equipment in good working condition.

• Interdepartmental Collaboration - Collaborate with other departments to support the overall needs of the County building and physical assets.

• Participate in Contracted Projects - Assist with project planning.  Attend project meetings.  Offer recommendations related to departmental assets.  Manage contracted projects and/or contracted staff as necessary.  Estimate projects labor and material costs.

• General Plumbing Duties - Install, repair and maintain plumbing fixtures, equipment and plumbing distribution systems.  Perform utility locating as assigned.

• System and device testing - Perform testing and repairs to cross connection protection devices as needed.

• Other Duties as Assigned - Support the overall success of the department by completing various tasks assigned.

Minimum Qualifications -

• Current resident of Wisconsin
• Valid Class D WI Driver's License
• High School Diploma
• Minimum Five (5) year of experience as a Journeyman Plumber
• Lifting and pushing up to 50 lbs

Additional Role Responsibilities -

• Intermittent or cyclical work pressures with occasional exposure to high stress work environments.
• Regular and/or frequent on-call availability; nature of work frequently requires irregular, unpredictable or particularly long hours.
• Intermediate experience in City Works or other CMMS software
• Must be able to work in all Milwaukee County facilities including detention/high-security facilities and work in areas with sensitive information and assets.

Licenses / Certifications Required -

• Completion of a State of Wisconsin recognized Plumbing Apprenticeship
• State of Wisconsin Journeyman or Master Plumber License
• WI DSPS Cross Connection Device Tester Credential  

Note: This Original Examination is open to current residents of the State of Wisconsin. In accordance with Rule III section 11 of the Civil Service Rules a non-competitive examination will be held for this position. The non-competitive examination will consist of a review of candidate materials, education and related experience.

Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.