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Job Title:  

Gen Trades Tech 1 - Plumber

Agency:

Department of Defense

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000004816

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$52,000 - $56,000

Job Description:

This position is located at the Georgia Air National Guard's 165th AW Civil Engineering Squadron in Garden City, Georgia.

Duties & Responsibilities:
The selected candidate will perform journeyman level plumbing repairs and installations. The selected candidate will also repair, replace and install plumbing fixtures, drainage systems, hot water heaters, boilers and associated hardware according to applicable codes and regulations. May also perform work in other maintenance specialties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to those applicants who not only meet the minimum requirements, but also have:
1. Backflow Prevention Certification (must acquire within 1 year of hire)
2. Experience using National Plumbing Codes and locating underground utilities.
3. Experience in the maintenance and repair of Lift Stations and Oil-Water Separators.
4. Experience with commercial dishwashers, garbage disposals and water heaters.
5. Two years experience in commercial or residential plumbing which includes installation, repair and maintenance of a variety of fixtures, (bathroom, kitchen/utility and specialty and commercial), variety of pipes (PVC,CPVC,Copper,Black Iron and Galvanized), soldering and brazing, and other related plumbing components.

 

Additional Information:

The selected applicant must meet the following standards:
1. Eligible to work in the U.S.
2. Able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

***Selected applicant must pass a pre-employment background investigation, which includes a Georgia criminal records search, a pre-employment drug test (will be placed in the pool for the State Random Drug Testing Program), AND a postemployment federal background investigation, which includes a national criminal records search.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail.

All qualified applicants will be considered; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring agency. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

“AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE”

Unclassified position #00054118.

GA Department of Defense Employment Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

Paid Leave:
Vacation: 10 hours per month (15 days each year)
Sick Leave: 10 hours per month (15 days each year)
Holidays: 13 paid holidays authorized by the State of Georgia
Retirement:
401(k) plan with a matching employer contribution
ERS Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Optional 457 Retirement Plans
Available Elective Insurance
Medical
Dental
Vision
Legal
Critical Illness
Short and Long-Term Disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Life & Dependent Life Insurance
Tax Deferred Spending Accounts
Healthcare
Childcare
Education

***The GADOD is a Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Qualified Employer.

Other:
The GADOD allows state employees a maximum of one hour per workday of official time may be used as physical fitness training onsite, dependent upon business needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience in building repairs and maintenance or in the specific area of assignment.--Note: Some positions may require area-specific certifications/licenses.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.