Salary : $63,960.00 - $67,329.60 Annually

Location : Toledo, OH

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 2017-00313

Department: Public Utilities

Division: Water Treatment

Opening Date: 09/04/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under general supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in general plumbing and pipe fitting duties; performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Determines defects and maintains heating, water irrigation and drainage systems
• Inspects systems to ascertain cause of malfunction
• Repairs or replaces plumbing fixtures (sinks, commodes, etc.)
• Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers, mending or replacing burst pipes and opening clogged drains
• Measures, cuts, threads, glues, solders and installs pipe and pipe fittings;
• Read and interpret designs and drawings indicating plumbing installation, e.g., water drainage, heating systems, etc.;
• Lays drainage tile and installs or repairs drainage system;
• Replaces, relocates and maintains pipes, steam, water, air or chemical lines
• Maintains large valves on such lines;
• Inspects piping system to ascertain causes of malfunctions
• Repairs or replaces defective lines using hand tools, pipe cutter, acetylene torch, etc.;
• Tests repaired or newly installed system for leaks, malfunctions, etc.;
• May set, repair and maintain certain types of boilers or heating apparatus;
• Assists in layout and design of new or renovation projects to ensure compliance with present plumbing codes;
• Determines parts and supplies needed for replacement or repair projects;
• May provide work direction to assigned workers of lower classification;
• Completes work orders and other forms showing time spent and materials used;
• May use welder to weld piping and miscellaneous brackets related to plumbing jobs.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of the standards, practices, methods, processes, materials, machines and tools of plumbing and pipe fitting
• Knowledge of plumbing codes.

Skill in:

• Performing plumbing and pipe fitting duties

Ability to:

• Troubleshoot plumbing/steamfitting problems.
• Interpret and follow oral and written instructions and drawings

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from high school or General Educational Development (GED) Tests equivalency and possession of a journeyman's card in the plumbing trade or possession of a City of Toledo Journeyman Plumber's License.
• Position assignment at the Division of Facility and Fleet Operations requires graduation from high school or General Educational Development (GED) Tests equivalency and at least one (1) of the following:
• Successful completion of a four-year or five-year apprenticeship school recognized by the State of Ohio in the plumbing trade, OR
• Three (3) years of verifiable plumbing experience with a company that services both residential and/or light commercial buildings.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
In this position, the employee will frequently stand, constantly walk and occasionally sit while driving a city vehicle. This employee will occasionally lift, push, pull and carry 50 - 100 pounds. Frequent stooping, kneeling, crawling and crouching may occur with this position. Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee will occasionally work in extreme heat and frequently work in wet and or humid conditions indoors and outdoors.This employee will be driving to multiple worksites. The noise level in the work environment is very loud. This employee will be exposed to dust and odors frequently and exposed to toxic/causting chemicals.

If you need assistance or an accommodation, or if you have questions about completing the online application, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (419) 245-1500.

Class Code: Plumber-Steamfitter (Local 7) (3733)

The City of Toledo provides excellent health and retirement benefits for its employees.

Health Insurance

The City of Toledo is a self-funded medical plan provider that offers a broad network of health services options for its employees. The City also offers a multi-tiered prescription drug plan and dental and vision care services.

Employees are required to pay a monthly premium depending on the employee's selection of single, single plus one, or family coverage. Coverage is also afforded for qualifying domestic partners, depending on the employee's bargaining unit. Monthly co-premiums are determined by collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.

Group Life Insurance

City employees are covered by a group life insurance plan depending on collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan

The City is a member of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan (OPERS). All employees who are paid in whole or in part by the state of Ohio, a county, municipality, or any other political subdivision of state or local government in Ohio must become members of OPERS unless they are covered by another state retirement system in Ohio.

OPERS is a pension plan providing fixed retirement benefits every month based on a formula that rewards years of service. The City contributes 14.00% of the employee's annual base salary and employees contribute 10.00% of their annual base salary.

For more information about OPERS, click on this link: https://www.opers.org/

Deferred Compensation & 401(K)

The City of Toledo offers a voluntary governmental 457(b) deferred compensation plan, which is a retirement savings plan that allows eligible employees to supplement any existing retirement/pension benefits by saving and investing pre-tax dollars through salary deferral.

Contributions and any earnings are tax-deferred (both federal and state income taxes) until money is withdrawn. Withdrawals are taxed at ordinary income levels.

For more information about the Ohio Deferred Compensation click on this link: https://www.ohio457.org/iApp/tcm/ohio457/index.jsp

401(k)

The City of Toledo offers a voluntary pre-tax savings contributions retirement plan. The plan is commonly referred to as a 401(k).

Under the 401(k) plan, an employee's retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee's paycheck before taxation. The City does not make contributions on the employee's behalf. (Contributions are tax-deferred until withdrawn during retirement). Annual contributions to the 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum pre-tax annual contribution, as established by Internal Revenue Service regulations.

Roth 401(k)

The City of Toledo also offers a voluntary post-tax savings contributions retirement plan. This plan is commonly referred to as a Roth 401(k) Plan.

Under a Roth 401(k) Plan, an employee's retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee's paycheck on a post-tax basis. Annual contributions to the Roth 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum post-tax annual contribution, as established by the Internal Revenue Service.

01

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

02

What is your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• None of the above

03

Do you possess any of the following certifications/licenses?

• Journeyman's Card in the Plumbing Trade
• City of Toledo Journeyman Plumber's License
• I do not have either of the above certifications/licenses

Required Question