Building Maintenance Worker*Plumber-U2 - Public Works

About This Position The Public Works Department strives to improve the quality of life in Phoenix through efficient delivery of outstanding solid waste, fleet, facilities, and energy management services. The Public Works Department is currently looking for a skilled Plumber - Building Maintenance Worker with extensive journey level experience in maintenance, repair, and alteration of plumbing systems, remodeling of offices, houses, and other facilities. Assignments include numerous trades and skills such as plumbing, rough carpentry, drywall repairs, and painting. Responsibilities Include • Determining appropriate work methods, tools, and materials used for most assignments. • Work is performed independently or in teams and could involve occasionally serving as a crew leader over other Building Maintenance Workers for specified projects. SALARY Pay Range: $26.70 to $39.45 per hour. Hiring Range: $26.70 to $32.46 per hour. Pay Range Explanation • Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification. • Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. • Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase. • Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease. • Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade. • When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit. Benefits A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes: • Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information. • 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions. • Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans. • Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan. • Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually. • Dental, vision, and life insurance options. • Employer paid long-term disability. • Free Bus/light rail pass. • Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year. • Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days. • Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period. • Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi. For more details, visit: Unit 002 Benefits Minimum Qualifications • Three years of skilled level experience in building maintenance and repair work, with a high level of proficiency in at least two of the building trades. • AND Completion of an acceptable apprenticeship program. • OR Six years of trades experience, three of which are at the skilled level, with a high level of proficiency in at least two of the building trades. • Backflow Certification (or similar plumbing certification) is required at time of application. • All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position. • Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must be fingerprinted and will have their fingerprints used to check the Criminal History Records of the State of Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Any records returned will be reviewed to determine the candidate's suitability for the job. • These positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage. • For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here. • The City job description can be found here. Preferred Qualifications The minimum qualifications listed above, plus: Experience With • Commercial plumbing; repair of water lines, drain line, and vents. • Various building codes, standards, and construction practices (NFPA). • Managing vendors or subcontractors. • Commercial tenant improvement. • Construction. • Finish/Top Out plumbing. RECRUITMENT DATES Recruitment closes September 1, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date. This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future. How To Apply Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address. 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