What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plumber II position at Fairfax County Government?
Salary
$56,905.26 - $94,841.34 Annually
Location
JENNINGS BUILDING, 4110 CHAIN BRIDGE RD, FAIRFAX (FJ16), VA
Job Type
FT Hourly W BN
Job Number
26-00828
Department
Facilities Management
Opening Date
05/30/2026
Closing Date
6/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade
S20
Posting Type
Open to General Public
Job Announcement
This position serves as the lead master-level plumber supporting facilities throughout Fairfax County. This role performs complex plumbing tasks, including repair, maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, testing, and installation of fixtures, piping systems, and related components used for water distribution, wastewater disposal, stormwater systems, and select electrical and natural gas equipment in commercial and industrial buildings.
Ensures all work is completed professionally, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and trade standards. This position actively coordinates with other skilled trades, provides technical support across the team, and offers mentorship and leadership to Plumber I staff. If you're a highly skilled plumber who thrives on solving complex problems and contributing to a collaborative facilities team, we encourage you to apply. This position works under the general direction of the facility manager and reports directly to the chief building engineer.
Note:
- Incumbent is considered essential personnel.
- 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.
- This position can be assigned anywhere in the county daily.
- The position location and work schedule can be altered or changed at any given time due to business necessity and operational needs.
- A flexible working schedule is required as well as call-back and on-call participation.
Employment Standards
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:
- Valid driver's license
- Valid journeyman plumber certification from the state of Virginia.
- Possession of a Backflow Prevention Device Worker license issued by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) (Required within 6 months of hire)
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:
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Possession of a master's level plumbing license for the state of Virginia.
- Experience working on the journeyman level in the plumbing trade.
- Experience working on large mechanical projects.
- Experience using tools of the trade and experience estimating time and materials needed to complete a plumbing 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. Possession of a Backflow Prevention Device Worker license issued by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
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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Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Maternity & Paternity LeaveSalary : $56,905 - $94,841