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Plumbing Maintenance Foreman

Salary

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Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Type

CS Non-Competitive, Full Time

Job Number

25-PMFF-01

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

07/18/2025

Closing Date

8/8/2025 4:00 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

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+ Benefits

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POSITION SUMMARY

Supervises and directs a crew of Plumbers in the repair, replacement, maintenance and installation of all types of plumbing fixtures and accessories in City-owned facilities.

Department: Public Works

Salary: $68,753 per year.

Posting Type: Announcement/Bid

Union: This position is included in the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 2037 meet and discuss unit and will be filled in accordance with the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding.

Union Bid Form: Not required. Your application for this position will serve as your union Bid Form.

Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive

REQUIREMENTS

General Application Requirements:

You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

+ Applicants must submit a complete application, including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable), and completed supplemental questions.

+ Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment.

+ Click here (https://arcg.is/vD5Hn) to view a map of City of Pittsburgh neighborhoods.

+ A current, valid Pennsylvania Class C Pennsylvania Driver's License (or out-of-state equivalent) is required prior to appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. Written requests for accommodation based on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act will be considered by the Department of Human Resources & Civil Service on an individual basis.

NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration for employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered).

Qualifying Requirements:

Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.

+ WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show a minimum of six (6) years of full time paid professional experience as a plumber which includes two (2) years in a supervisor capacity overseeing construction/skilled trades. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)

+ EDUCATION/TRAINING: None required for this position.

+ EQUIVALENCY: Education/training and/or work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above). The Total Qualifying Requirement is six (6) years.

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.

+ Written: None required for this position.

+ Performance: None required for this position.

+ Medical: Required.

POSITION DUTIES

+ Directs the repair, replacement, and maintenance of plumbing fixtures and accessories (i.e., water, waste, gas, vents, restroom facilities, drinking fountains, fire lines, fire hydrants, swimming pools, spray parks, irrigation systems, etc.) in City facilities in accordance with the Allegheny County Health Department Plumbing Code.

+ Ensures that work is performed in accordance with established City and Departmental policy, rules, and regulations.

+ Determines priorities for jobs; assigns daily work to crews.

+ Supervises assigned personnel; evaluates work; recommends and implements approved disciplinary and/or corrective action; provides training and/or technical assistance as requested or required.

+ Coordinates work with other trades.

+ Coordinates and ensures temporary water service for City facilities when normal water services is interrupted as requested or required.

+ Drives City vehicle as required.

+ Uses a variety of technological hardware (i.e., computers, laptops, tablets, smart phones, GPS, cameras, etc.) and/or software (i.e., email, Cartegraph, Microsoft Office, etc.) to maintain records (i.e., time sheets, job progress, and materials and resources used) and prepares accurate reports on work performed.

+ Stocks, locates, and requisitions equipment, parts, and supplies.

+ Plans, develops, directs, coordinates, organizes, and controls the materials, equipment, and personnel under area of management toward the effective, efficient, and economical attainment of program and departmental goals, including maximum convenience to the public and safety of employees.

+ On-call 24 hours and responds to emergencies.

+ Applies for and obtains required permits from the Allegheny County Health Department for approved plumbing work (i.e., remodeling, new construction, etc.) with appropriate license.

+ Performs activities and functions of related personnel as assigned or required.

+ Performs such other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required.

Click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pittsburgh/classspecs) to view the full job description, including knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions for this position. Locate and click on the position title to view the complete job description .

Full-time City employees receive a comprehensive benefit package including:

+ Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

+ Pension

+ Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Paid Holidays

+ Paid Vacation

+ Personal Days

(Benefits may be modified based on collective bargaining unit terms.)

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The City of Pittsburgh welcomes all applicants, including those who would need to relocate to satisfy the Residency Requirement prior to starting this position. Please elaborate on your plans to relocate to Pittsburgh if you do not already live within the City of Pittsburgh municipality. If you already reside within the City of Pittsburgh, please write N/A.

02

Do you have a current, valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License (Class C - regular) or a current valid driver's license from another state or the U.S. Armed Forces? If you do not possess a current, valid PA Class C Driver's License: Are you able to obtain one prior to appointment if you are selected to fill this position?

+ N/A- I already possess the required driver's license.

+ YES, I AM able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.

+ NO, I am NOT able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.

03

Please select the one answer most closely describing your minimum professional work experience/education:

+ I possess at least six (6) years of full time paid professional experience as a plumber.

+ I possess an Allegheny County Journeyman Plumber License AND at least two (2) years as a Plumber.

+ I possess an Allegheny County Master Plumber License.

+ I possess a combination of education/training and work experience greater than or equal to six (6) years.

+ I do not possess any of the minimum amounts of education/and or work experience listed above.

04

Do you possess at least two (2) years years in a supervisor capacity in construction or a skilled trade?

+ Yes!

+ No.

05

Please briefly describe your experience supervising construction or skilled trades persons. If you do not possess this experience type N/A.

06

Did you remember to attach your complete resume with this application? If you did not, your application may be disqualified.

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

City of Pittsburgh

Address

414 Grant Street Room 431 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219

Phone

412-255-2710

Website

http://www.pghjobs.net

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