Plumber

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Plumber

Facilities Management

Hourly Pay: $46.46

Closing Date: 4/6/2026 or upon receipt of the first 50 applications

Job Summary: Maintenance, repair, retrofit, new installation, and testing of various plumbing systems. Inspection and testing of Water Based Fire protection systems. Provide emergency response for these systems.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Inventory, test, maintain and repair plumbing systems. Inventory, maintain, monitor, and test fire sprinkler systems. Provide emergency response for said systems.
• Install plumbing material, equipment, and fixtures related to plumbing remodeling projects.
• Accommodate plumbing and fire protection contractors as needed. Help with mobilization, system control, and monitor progress.
• Complete mandatory annual testing of backflow preventers. Register test results with the Dept of Safety & Professional Services.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current resident of Wisconsin.
• Possession of a valid Wisconsin Driver's License, able to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Completion of a state recognized plumbing apprenticeship program.
• At least five (5) years' experience as a Journeyman Plumber with Maintenance, service, and repair of commercial plumbing systems preferred
• Possession of a Wisconsin Journeyman or Master Plumber License.
• Cross Connection Device Tester Certification to be obtained within (1) year of hire date
• Basic knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets.
• Able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs. and push/pull up to 75 lbs.
• Willing and able to work on a regular and/or frequent on-call schedule.

Job Competencies:

• Ability to be on call once weekly and every 6^th weekend.
• Assist in managing plumbing and fire sprinkler inventory. Ability to perform data entry in maintenance computer program.
• Work as a cohesive member of the Plumbing team.

Applicants must be able to work in all Milwaukee County facilities including secured detention/high-security facilities and work in areas with sensitive information and assets. Required that applicants successfully undergo a criminal history background check to maintain security clearance for Milwaukee County facilities.

NOTE: This original application is open to permanent residents of the state of Wisconsin at the time of application. In accordance with Section 11, Rule 3 of the Civil Service Rules a non-competitive examination will be held for this position. The non-competitive examination will consist of criteria deemed appropriate by the Director of Human Resources.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION

Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.