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Maintenance Mechanic II - Sheriff Plumber
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson CountyUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Aug 2026
💰 $93,294/yr($70,705/yr – $93,294/yr)
About the role
Posting number: DCSO08778
Department: Davidson County Sheriff's Office
Division: SHE Maintenance Key
Job classification: Building Maintenance Lead Mechanic
Posting type: Open
Categories: Building Maintenance, Maintenance
Summary
This is a Non-Civil Service position located with the Davidson County Sheriff's Office.Leads and performs a variety of maintenance, repair, and alteration work on buildings, mechanical systems, and structures, specializing in plumbing systems. Performs related duties as required.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact the HR Department with the Sheriff's Office at 615-862-8170.
Examples of duties
- Leads and performs preventative maintenance on plumbing systems.
- Inspects and repairs water supply and drain lines.
- Replaces worn valves, faucets, fixtures, and plumbing components.
- Clears and repairs drains, sewer lines, and traps.
- Maintains domestic water systems and related equipment.
- Installs, repairs, and maintains pumps, motors, water heaters, backflow devices, and piping systems.
- Installs, repairs, and troubleshoots commercial plumbing systems and related equipment.
- Diagnoses failures in plumbing systems and initiates necessary repairs.
- Provides technical assistance with the design and implementation of plumbing systems.
- Reads and interprets instructions, blueprints, specifications, and safety procedures associated with plumbing work.
- Works with domestic water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and related mechanical systems.
- Reads and understands local plumbing and building codes.
- Repairs and maintains building fixtures, furniture, electrical, and plumbing systems.
- Completes repair work utilizing hand and power tools.
- Repairs and maintains toilets, sinks, water fountains, drainage pipes, and associated plumbing fixtures.
- Installs and repairs pumps, motors, valves, piping, and related plumbing equipment.
- Replaces or repairs electrical switches, fixtures, and related systems.
- Replaces parts in any motorized or electrical machinery.
- Replaces or installs doors, locks, windows, and related hardware.
- Repairs furniture and related items.
- May apply paint or do touch-up work on furniture.
- Ensures that all building safety features are operational.
- Inspects fire extinguishers as scheduled.
- Checks alarm and/or sprinkler systems.
- Checks for and reports signs of vandalism, theft, or break-ins.
- Performs routine administrative duties.
- Requisitions supplies and equipment.
- Assists in establishing repair priorities.
- Trains new employees.
- Keeps simple records and makes reports.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED/SUPERVISION RECEIVED
This classification may lead Maintenance Mechanics.
This classification receives general supervision and reports to a designated supervisor, who reviews assignments and is consulted on complex or unusual matters.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment involves moderate to high risk or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working under extreme outdoor weather conditions, working around moving parts, electrical systems, plumbing systems, pressurized water lines, carts, or machines; irritant chemicals; etc. Employees may be required to travel to various work locations and use protective clothing or gear such as masks, coats, goggles, gloves, or shields.
Employees will be required to be on-call.
Employees are responsible for the safety of themselves, other employees, inmates, the general public, and governmental property.
The work of this classification requires some physical exertion such as walking, climbing, bending, stooping, stretching, or similar activities. Employees are required to carry medium to heavy equipment. Employees must be able to finger, grasp, and have sensation in their hand. Employees must have no restrictions to fumes, chemicals, or smells.
Employees are considered essential in the safe operation of government facilities. Employees are to work as scheduled. Employees must be able to work various shifts, extended shifts, weekends, and holidays. Employees must be able to work in all DCSO build
This classification may lead Maintenance Mechanics.
This classification receives general supervision and reports to a designated supervisor, who reviews assignments and is consulted on complex or unusual matters.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment involves moderate to high risk or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working under extreme outdoor weather conditions, working around moving parts, electrical systems, plumbing systems, pressurized water lines, carts, or machines; irritant chemicals; etc. Employees may be required to travel to various work locations and use protective clothing or gear such as masks, coats, goggles, gloves, or shields.
Employees will be required to be on-call.
Employees are responsible for the safety of themselves, other employees, inmates, the general public, and governmental property.
The work of this classification requires some physical exertion such as walking, climbing, bending, stooping, stretching, or similar activities. Employees are required to carry medium to heavy equipment. Employees must be able to finger, grasp, and have sensation in their hand. Employees must have no restrictions to fumes, chemicals, or smells.
Employees are considered essential in the safe operation of government facilities. Employees are to work as scheduled. Employees must be able to work various shifts, extended shifts, weekends, and holidays. Employees must be able to work in all DCSO build
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