Plumber II

The primary purpose of this unit is to provide repair, replace, maintain and inspect all facility mechanical and plumbing systems at JIRDC to ensure a safe, wholesome and therapeutic environment for the residents and staff.

The primary responsibility of this position is to supply direct Plant Operations support in the trade of Plumbing. Routine duties include but not limited to inspecting, repairing, replacing, and installing a wide variety of pipe fittings, valves, pumps, pressure gauges, regulators, dish sanitizers, all plumbing fixtures, maintaining facilities dietary equipment, including maintain functioning of facility water valves and sewer distribution.

This position will be considered the Lead Plumber and will be responsible for providing an accurate material list which includes the cost associated, as well as the timeline for each repair. This position will be required to participate in a (5) week On-Call rotation with additional mechanical staff. This position (on occasion) is required to work outside the departments normal 7:30am-4:00pm work shift to begin or complete facility plumbing repairs, including (as required) weekends and holidays during non-scheduled facility plumbing emergencies.

JIRDC Maintenance Department staff are designated Mandatory and required to work during adverse weather events and facility emergencies as needed and requested.

Required training: Asbestos/Lead Training (O&M), Lock out/ Tag out, Equipment Safety Training.

This is a re-post. All applicants remain under consideration and do not need to re-apply.

Salary Grade GN08; Recruitment Range: $36,682.00 - $64,194.00

Position 60038532

• Maintenance

• Monday

• Friday, 1st shift  (7:30 am

• 4:00 pm), work schedule may vary and include evening, weekend, holiday, and emergencies hours.

About J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center:

The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Morganton, North Carolina is an ICF certified facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

We provide comprehensive residential care to citizens from 37 counties in the western portion of the state. JIRDC is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive, & functional abilities.

The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center is located just an hour from the Queen City of Charlotte, home of the Carolina Panthers and the City of Asheville home to the world renowned Biltmore Estate and Grove Park Inn.

  Our facility sits on one of the most picturesque properties in Burke County.  We are nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge and South Mountains and just minutes from beautiful Lake James.  Nearby Pisgah National Forest offers outdoor adventure and fun for the whole family.

Make a living.  Make a difference.  Make this home.

Click here https://vimeo.com/257210529  to see what our facility is all

about, then click here http://discoverburkecounty.com for more

information about the wonderful area we call Home.

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following.

• Documented experience in plumbing, pipefitting, and/or sewage systems.

Management Preference: 

• NC Licensed Plumber with diversified plumbing experience. (commercial & residential).

• Work experience in a hospital, school, and/or intuitional environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Good physical condition to preform heavy work (on occasion) exerting up to 100lbs or force, ability to work overhead or from ladders, on hands/knees for extended periods of time. Meet physical requirements to wear NIOSH approved respirator as required.
  
  Significant work overhead, or on hands and knees for extended periods of time. Ability to walk, stand, kneel, crawl, climb, stoop, & lift. Ability to work in hot or cold exterior environments for extended periods. Require visual acuity to be able to perform activities for the job such as operating machinery or performing mechanical trade tasks of a repetitive nature.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of experience in the repair,replacement or construction of piping systems; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Based on the nature of work performed, may require appropriate licensure by the governing board orcommission

Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please complete your application in full. Candidates are qualified based upon the information submitted on the State Job Application.

Any information omitted from the application, but included in an attachment WILL NOT be considered as qualifying experience. Work history and education (as applicable to qualify for the position) must be included on the application - "See Resume or See Attachment" will not be accepted, nor is a text or attached resume accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.

For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 608-6017.