Plumber Assistant

Working Title Plumber Assistant Role Title Trades Technician II Role Code 79032-FP FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 02 Position Number 280W0799 Agency Northern VA Community College Division NV280-VP Administration Work Location Fairfax County - 059 Hiring Range $25/hr Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 3-Technicians Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule Sensitive Position No Job Description

• Assist in maintaining plumbing systems, correct problems, and perform new pipe and fixture installations in compliance with applicable codes.
• Assist in providing the most economical and safest plumbing service to campus.
• Complete work orders with priorities approved by immediate supervisor in close coordination campus senior plumber.
• Be available to assist with emergency work on weekends and holidays, if required.
• Assist with performing basic maintenance work, troubleshoot and repair of all plumbing systems in close coordination with campus senior plumber.
• Support emergency operations.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Ability to work with little or no supervision and make sound decisions independently.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of all aspects of heating and plumbing operations.
• Basic to intermediate skill in the use of plumbing tools including hand tools, pipe threading machines, heating and soldering torches, drills, roto-hammers, and sewer rodding machines and other related tools/equipment.
• Knowledge of Word, Outlook, Microsoft Office Suites, and maintenance work order system.
• Ability to communicate proficiently in English language.
• Knowledge of basic math to perform day-to-day tasks.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs on a regular basis.
• Ability to function in close quarters, or cramped environment.
• Ability to read technical documents and drawings.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines at all times.
• Ability to be detail oriented.
• Possession of excellent mechanical, critical thinking and communication skills.
• Ability to show physical endurance, while performing lifting tasks.

• Unrestricted valid Virginia driver’s license in good standing.
• Experience and/or training in preventive maintenance.

Additional Considerations

• Participation in Plumbing Trades Program.
• Successfully completed plumbing apprenticeship program.

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees No Required Travel

Posting Number WGE_3185P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 05/14/2026 Job Close Date 06/14/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.nvcc.edu Contact Name Email Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants