Plumber Position Available In Randolph, North Carolina

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Salary $39,671.00 – $51,668.00 Annually Location Randolph County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-05190 ZOO65037898 Department Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources Division Zoological Park Opening Date 04/16/2025 Closing Date 5/13/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Maintenance/Construction Technician III Position Number 65037898 Section NC Zoo Salary Grade

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SIGN-ON BONUS BEING OFFERED

•A sign-on bonus of $1000 is being offered for eligible candidates. See eligibility at https://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy Click here to learn about employee perks and benefits Click here to see the Total Compensation Calculator This position is located at: 4401 Zoo Parkway Asheboro, NC 27205 Primary Purpose of this

Position:

The North Carolina Zoo is seeking a self-motivated and team-oriented Plumber. The position positionis responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing and plumbing related utilities including hot and cold potable water systems, non-potable water systems, drain-waste-vent and sanitary sewer systems, compressed air systems, liquid and vapor propane lines, and other work related to the plumbing trade. This includes all related pumps, piping, valves, fittings, fixtures, equipment, apparatus, and appurtenances. Secondary responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting with the installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC, electrical, steel fabrication, hydraulics, carpentry, general construction, general building and park maintenance, and vehicle maintenance. Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing and plumbing related utilities including hot and cold potable water systems, non-potable water systems, drain-waste-vent and sanitary sewer systems, compressed air systems, liquid and vapor propane lines.
Other work related to the plumbing trade. This includes all related pumps, piping, valves, fittings, fixtures, equipment, apparatus, and appurtenances.
Secondary responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting with the installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC, electrical, steel fabrication, hydraulics, carpentry, general construction, general building and park maintenance, and vehicle maintenance.

Position/Physical Requirements:

Must be available to work after hours, holidays and weekend hours as necessary and available for on-call rotations and emergency call-back within 45 minutes.
Position is considered “Essential/Mandatory Staff” and required to work on adverse weather days, during zoo emergencies, and may be called to work special events.
Must meet DNCR Fleet Safety Guidelines and have ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
Must have the agility and physically ability to regularly and safely: lift up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally; bend, stoop, and work in tight spaces; climb stairs and ladders; move over and about all types of equipment to inspect, analyze and perform repairs; stand for the majority of the day; endure extended outdoor field conditions at any time of the year; negotiate uneven outdoor terrain on foot; hear and respond to radio communication; and drive motor vehicles at day and at night.
Required to participate in the Zoo’s occupational health program due to exposure with animal containment areas.
Must have the agility and physically ability work in confined spaces.
Must have very good written and oral communication skills. Please visit our website at www.nczoo.org for more information. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must have or be able to: Demonstrated working experience of the techniques, procedures, practices, of plumbing to include installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing and plumbing related utilities.
Demonstrate working experience reading and interpreting construction drawings and/or specifications, equipment manuals, pump curves, etc.
Demonstrated work experience in reading and interpreting blueprints and building codes.
Proven experience with Electrical and electronics as it applies to pumps, motors, and controls.
Good computer skills for record keeping, time entry, etc. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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 (2) years of progressive experience in the assigned trade areas; OR or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualification May require current certification by the Environmental Protection