PLUMBER

PLUMBER

Salary

$55,073.31 - $81,519.50 Annually

Location

Miramar, FL

Job Type

Trade/Skilled Labor

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

11/09/2026

Closing Date

11/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Summary

INTERNAL APPLICANTS-PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION IS A GRADE 13* (G.A.M.E.)

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS-THIS IS A UNION (G.A.M.E.) POSITION; PLEASE SEE BENEFITS SECTION FOR DETAILS REGARDING THE CURRENT BARGAINING AGREEMENT

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB:

Under general direction, the Plumber organizes, coordinates, executes, maintains, repairs and installs all types of plumbing equipment, domestic water systems, water heaters, washing machines and related devices. Performs preventative maintenance (PM)programs, inspections and repairs. Responds to emergency plumbing calls and maintains and repairs all plumbing services, including valves. Reports to the Public Works Assistant Facility Services Superintendent or designee.

Minimum Qualifications

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinate, troubleshoot, repair, inspect and maintain plumbing equipment and fixtures including, but not limited to, faucets, lavatories, toilets, flush valves, sinks, water heaters, drinking fountains, domestic water heaters and boilers, garbage disposals, backflow devices.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and repairs in City facilities including, but not limited to, domestic water systems and related device and sanitary waste drainage.
• Install new plumbing fixtures including, but not limited to, sinks, commodes, urinals, faucets, drinking fountains, garbage disposals, domestic water heaters, and related devices.
• Repair or replace water lines, domestic recirculation lines, etc.
• Diagnose problems with plumbing and mechanical systems and perform needed repairs.
• Identify plumbing and safety problems applicable to the installation and take necessary corrective action using appropriate parts and tools.
• Provide labor and material related to plumbing for small remodel projects. Coordinate inspections for contractor performed work in renovation projects.
• Recommend and perform repairs needed to potentially eliminate ongoing and future repairs.
• Assist outside contractors as needed and assist with review of in-house remodel projects to ensure City standards are met.
• Assist other staff with piping and perform general maintenance repairs.
• Respond to emergency plumbing calls such as clogged drains, broken water lines, etc. *Evaluate repairs needed and take corrective action.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Respond to emergencies, as needed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Considered essential personnel in the event of a natural disaster.
• Performs additional related duties as assigned and/or required.

Position Requirements/Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Five (5) or more years of directly related plumbing experience.
• Knowledge of operation for electric sensors on faucets, flush valves and shower.
• Must possess a Broward County Journeyman Plumber License.
• Must possess a valid state of Florida drivers license

It is the responsibility of the candidate to maintain their licenses and/or certifications as a job requirement.

Emergency Management Responsibilities:

Note: During emergency conditions, all City of Miramar employees are automatically considered emergency services workers. City of Miramar employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

CITY OF MIRAMAR

This is a union/represented position; the below summary of benefits provided by the City is applicable to all full-time positions covered under the G.A.M.E. Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

PAID TIME OFF

• City-Observed Holidays: Twelve (12) paid full-day holidays and two (2) paid half-day holidays (Christmas Eve and New Years Eve) per year
• Personal Floating Holidays: Five (5) paid full-day floating holidays to use in addition to the existing observed holidays
• Sick Time: Employees earn sick time at the rate of one (1) day per month.
• Vacation Time: Employees earn vacation time from the date of hire and accrue hours bi-weekly based on the following service schedule:

Years of Service Vacation Hours per Year Less than 4 years 80 hours 4 - 9.99 years 120 hours 10 - 19.99 years 160 hours 20 - 29.99 years 200 hours

Note: Accrued time (vacation and sick) begins from the first month of employment but cannot be accessed until after the third month of employment.

INSURANCE

• Medical: The City offers three (3) medical insurance options through Aetna: HMO, POS & HDHP w/HSA. Eligibility date is based on the following schedule:

Hire Date Eligibility Date 1st - 15th of month

(Ex: October 8th) 1st day of month

(Ex: November 1st) 16th - end of month

(Ex: October 18th) 1st day of next subsequent month

(Ex: December 1st)

Employees electing to waive medical coverage are eligible to receive a conditional opt-out incentive with proof of eligible coverage and completion of the applicable waiver forms.

Medical Bi-weekly Payroll Deductions (2022 Plan Year):

Employee Only Employee & Spouse Employee & Child(ren) Employee & Family HNO

(Health Network Plan)

$0.00

$145.44

$159.34

$253.02 HDHP w/HSA

(High Deductible Health Plan w/Health Spending Account)

$0.00

$122.17

$133.84

$212.53 POS

(Managed Choice)

$0.00

$212.93

$254.86

$404.70

Note: Completion of an annual preventative care physical is required to avoid an $15.00 per paycheck increase in the rates outlined above.

Health & Wellness - The City sponsors its own Employee Health & Wellness Center with dedicated staff and sponsors a wide variety of wellness initiatives and programs powered by Vitality.

• Dental Coverage: The City offers two (2) dental options thorugh Delta Dental: HMO & PPO

Dental Bi-weekly Payroll Deductions (2022 Plan Year):

Employee Only Employee & Spouse Employee & Child(ren) Employee & Family HMO Plan $0.00 $2.11 $2.41 $5.42 PPO Plan $0.00 $8.81 $7.20 $19.04

• Vision Coverage: The City offers two (2) tiered options through Human Vision: Tier 1 & Tier 2

Vision Bi-weekly Payroll Deductions (2022 Plan Year):

Employee Only Employee & Spouse Employee & Child(ren) Employee & Family Tier 1 $2.22 $4.23 $4.45 $6.46 Tier 2 $5.76 $10.97 $11.54 $16.74

• Additional City-Paid Benefits:

• Life Insurance (1.5x salary to a max of $150,000)

• Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Additional Voluntary Benefits:

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) - FSAs provide employees the ability to make pre-tax payroll deposits to be used for qualified expenses. The City offers two types of FSAs: Medical & Dependent Care.

• Supplemental Benefits available through The Standard: Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Short Term Disability & Critical Illness.

RETIREMENT PLANS

• Defined Benefit (Pension) Plan: A pension plan provides a guaranteed benefit at retirement if certain criteria are met. The amount of your future benefit is determined by a formula, based on earnings, length of service and Plan multiplier. Participation in the Pension Plan is mandatory for all full-time employees.

The Summary Plan Description (SPD) provides more detailed information regarding the eligibility and benefits under the Plan; however, the below chart provides a highlight of the Plan.

Employee Contribution Rate 9.5% of pensionable earnings Vesting Period 7 Years of full-time service Normal Retirement Eligibility The earlier of:

• 20 years of full-time service; or,
• Age 65 with 7 years of service

Early Retirement Eligibility Age 55 with 7 years of service

(Benefit reduction for early retirement applicable) Benefit Multiplier 3.25% of average final compensation (AFC) for each year of creditable service

(Example: 20 years of creditable service = 65% benefit) Average Final Compensation

(AFC) Average of pensionable earnings for the highest 3 years preceding retirement Forms of Payment Life Annuity is the normal form of payment, which provides a monthly benefit for life

(Other optional forms of payment available, if elected)

• Deferred Compensation (457b) Plan: A 457(b) plan is a tax advantaged deferral plan available for state and local government employees. Participating employees are able to defer compensation through regular payroll deductions and deposited into accounts (MissionSquare or Nationwide) that grow on a tax-free basis until withdrawn. Participation in the 457(b) Plan is optional; employees can enroll at any time.

SALARY INFORMATION

• Salary Step Plan: All G.A.M.E. positions follow a progressive Salary Step Plan. Newly hired employees start at Step 1 for their job classification then every year, on the employees anniversary date, the employee advances to the next Step in the Salary Step Plan, which provides an automatic increase in pay. (Step Schedule outlined in final section of G.A.M.E. CBA)
• Longevity Incentive: Employees are eligible to receive longevity incentive pay based on the following schedule:

After 15 Years of Service 1% to base pay After 20 Years of Service 2% to base pay After 23 Years of Service 3% to base pay

• Overtime Eligible - All G.A.M.E. positions are non-exempt and eligible for overtime.

ADDITIONAL

Also available to all City employees:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discounted rates for the Citys Early Childhood Centers
• Apple Watch Program through Vitality
• Preference for internal civil-service promotional opportunities

01

Are you a City of Miramar resident?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a valid State of Florida drivers license?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you able to lift, carry, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 25 pounds?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you hold a Broward County Journeyman Plumber License? (Please attach a copy of your License information)

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess five (5) or more years of directly related plumbing experience? Please be sure to include your experience in your application, if applicable)

• Yes
• No

07

How many years of directly related plumbing experience do you possess? (Please be sure to include your experience in your application, if applicable)

08

Do you possess a thorough knowledge of plumbing codes and regulations?

• Yes
• No

09

Please consent to the following statement: I have reviewed and attached all supporting documents (license, certification, etc.) required for this position.

• Yes
• No

10

City of Miramar employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned. Are you able to be on call for any emergency situation and to perform emergency service duties assigned?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Miramar

Address 2300 Civic Center Place

Miramar, Florida, 33025

Phone 954-602-3836

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/miramar