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Job Announcement
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Under the general direction of the Facility Manager and directly under the Chief Building Engineer, this position serves as lead master level plumber performing complex tasks for repair, maintenance, diagnostic, troubleshooting, testing and install of fixtures, pipes, and other plumbing used for water distribution, wastewater disposal, stormwater, and electrical and natural gas systems, equipment and components in commercial and industrial buildings supporting facilities throughout Fairfax County. Ensures timely, professional completion of work in accordance with and codes, regulations and trade standards. Works with and coordinates with other trades, assisting and performing related work as required. Provides mentorship and leadership to Plumber I's.
Note: Incumbent is considered emergency essential. Flexible working schedule and site rotations are required as well as overtime, call-back, and on-call. This position is located at the judicial complex and work assigned could be at the County courthouse, Adult Detention Center or other surrounding buildings of the campus.
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Employment Standards
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
High school diploma or GED issued by a state department of education;
Two year technical degree in the plumbing trade; or completion of an apprentice-level vocational training program in plumbing; plus three years of progressively responsible plumbing experience.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and pre-employment medical evaluation to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possession of master's level plumbing license for the state of Virginia.
- Experience working on the journeyman level in the plumbing trade.
- Experience in the maintenance and repair of plumbing systems and devices.
- Experience working on large mechanical projects.
- Experience using tools of the trade and experience estimating time and materials needed to complete a job.
- Prior knowledge and experience working with Sloan valves, three phase and single-phase electric pump motors and pump motor control centers, water heaters (gas, electric and oil) and Penal System Fixtures of correctional facilities.
- Certified cross-connection prevention device tester.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. For short periods of time. Carry up to 75lbs. Frequently work near moving parts and in areas of loud and consistent noise. Manual dexterity for seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s). Reach with hands and arms for extended periods of time. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet to enter tight spaces. Must be able to climb and descend ladders and scaffolding up to 40 feet and work in physically fatiguing positions for long periods of time. Ability to ascend and descend stairs, ramps, and the like for single and multistory (up to 12 stories) buildings in the Department s portfolio. Operate and use lifts (scissor, man, boom) 60ft to 80 ft. Must be able to wear and use respirator and OSHA required PPE. Repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, and walking. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Stand for long periods of time; walk; climb, balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. Work in various weather conditions (heat, rain, snow, high humidity, etc.). All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include physical exercise to demonstrate knowledge.
Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home - including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others. We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
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Fairfax County Government
$56,905.26 - $94,841.34 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, child care, retirement plan
Jan 24, 2026