Plumber - Facility Operations

The City of Topeka has an opening for a qualified plumber in the Public Works department. This position plans, directs and performs a variety of complex journey-level work to ensure the adequate and efficient operation of city-wide, plumbing and mechanical systems, including maintenance, modification/upgrade, and repair. Provides technical direction to departments and monitors technical performance of contractors.

• →Perform preventative and corrective maintenance to various mechanical systems
• →Inspect and diagnose suspected problem areas
• →Repair various mechanical distribution systems

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent with a minimum of four years of experience in installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical/plumbing systems, is required.
• Must be a licensed plumbing or mechanical journeyman.
• Must have and maintain a valid Kansas driver’s license and meet the City’s insurability requirements. Please review the insurability guidelines here.
• Additional licenses or certifications may be required.
• Must be able to pass an extensive background check, including a Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) check and KBI fingerprinting.

Entry rate of pay: $25.23 - $26.40 per hour, depending on qualifications

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