Plumber’s Helper Division of General Services, Department of Public Works

Organizational Overview:

The Bergen County Division of General Services is responsible for all County-owned and –leased buildings (excluding all Parks Department facilities).  The Division is responsible for all improvements, maintenance and repairs, along with coordinated contracted services.  All emergency repairs are responded to on a 24-hour per day, 7-day per week, 365-day per year basis.  The County owns and General Services is responsible for facilities and leased properties throughout the County.  In addition, General Services’ staff is responsible for snow removal from walkways and parking areas connected to County-owned buildings and several leased properties.

Job Description:           

This employment opportunity is to serve as the Plumber’s Helper in the Division of General Services. Under direct supervision develops a working knowledge of standard tools, materials, methods, practices, occupational hazards, and safety precautions involved in performing routine general plumbing such as maintenance and less difficult tasks involved in installation of plumbing facilities; works with various  hand tools and the more simple machine tools common to the trade; may be called on to do other types of general maintenance work; does other related duties as required.

Job Responsibilities:              

  • Repairs and maintains gas, water, and waste disposal pipes and facilities.
  • Installs the less complicated facilities and fittings.
  • Troubleshoots common malfunctions and makes emergency and permanent repairs.
  • Clears stopped up drains, pipes, and facilities using a plumber’s snake or other device.
  • Repacks faucets and valves.
  • Installs washer kits.
  • Repairs leaks.
  • Installs new parts.
  • Measures, cuts, reams, and threads pipes.
  • Repairs and replaces steel, cast iron, soil, and copper pipe and fittings.
  • May cover piping and fittings with asbestos or other compositions.
  • May make simple plumbing tests on completed installations.
  • Cleans tools and equipment.
  • Works from simple sketches or work orders.
  • Maintains simple records.

Schedule:    Full time (40 hours/week).  

Education Requirements: High School Diploma

Other Requirements:

  • Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
  • Valid New Jersey Driver’s License.

What we offer:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Enrollment into the state pension system
  • Life, Short-term Disability & Long-term Disability coverage
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance and Employee Wellness Programs

Salary:  $37,500 – $51,000 / per annum

Please send resume and employment application to resume@bergencountynj.gov – put in subject line job applying for, thank you.

The County of Bergen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The County of Bergen not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.