h2About the Department/h2pp style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: left;" id="isPasted"br/pdiv style="text-align: center;"undefinedstrongApplication Deadline: Open until filledbr id="isPasted"(First review of applications will be on Friday, May 30, 2025)/strong/undefined/divundefinedbr/undefineddiv style="text-align: center;"undefinedstrongHours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.brbrNon-Negotiable Starting Pay: $34.7304 Hourly / $72,239.23 Annually/strong/undefined/divbrdiv style="text-align: justify;"strongWho Are We?br/strongThe City of Moline is a welcoming, hardworking community located along the Mississippi River in the heart of the Quad Cities. With a population of just over 42,000, Moline offers the perfect mix of small-town feel and big-city convenience.brbrAs a full-service city, we’re here to provide great services, support local growth, and make Moline a great place to live, work, and visit. We’re proud of our team and the work we do to keep our city running smoothly.brbrWhen you join the City of Moline, you become part of a group that values making a difference in the community. We’re all about doing good work and helping each other succeed.brbrstrongemHow You’ll Contributebr/em/strongAs a Utility Plumber, you'll play a key role in maintaining and improving our city's essential infrastructure. Working under general supervision, you'll apply your journeyman-level expertise to install, maintain, and repair water distribution and sewage collection systems. You’ll have the autonomy to use your professional judgment in selecting the most effective work methods, all while ensuring compliance with the Illinois State Plumbing Code and applicable ordinances. In addition, you may take the lead in guiding or instructing other team members as they assist with similar plumbing tasks./div/ph2Position Duties/h2pul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"liInstall, repair, and maintain water service lines, sewer laterals, mains, curb valves, and related appurtenances./liliInstall and service plumbing systems including hot and cold-water lines, sewer and soil pipes, traps, and fixtures such as toilets, sinks, urinals, showers, and bathtubs./liliOperate excavation and construction equipment, including trenchers, backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, air compressors, jackhammers, drills, grinders, welders, acetylene torches, and a variety of hand tools./liliDirect trenching and backfilling operations at job sites./liliConduct building surveys and maintain records for the cross-connection control program./liliTest, repair, and maintain City-owned cross-connection control devices./liliCoordinate work with City staff and property owners; communicate and interpret applicable codes, standards, and ordinances./liliMaintain accurate repair records in both digital and hard copy formats./liliServe as backup for the plumbing inspector and water distribution crew leader, as needed./liliPerform duties related to water distribution mechanic responsibilities, as assigned./liliCarry out other related duties as assigned./liliPerforms other duties as assigned./li/ul/ph2Minimum Qualifications/h2pstrongKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities/strongul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"liThorough understanding of plumbing systems, including relevant theories, principles, techniques, and equipment./liliIn-depth knowledge of the Illinois State Plumbing Code and related municipal ordinances./liliFamiliarity with applicable safety standards and awareness of potential job site hazards./liliProficient in the safe and effective use of hand tools, power tools, and excavation equipment./liliSkilled in interpreting and working from blueprints, specifications, and system records for water distribution and wastewater transmission./liliCompetent in the use of personal computers and mobile devices within network environments./liliExperienced with software applications such as ArcMap GIS, Tele-Ticket, Lucity Work, and Microsoft Office./liliCapable of instructing and directing work crews effectively at job sites./liliStrong skills in public relations, employee engagement, and labor relations./liliAble to plan and coordinate plumbing-related projects with minimal supervision./liliClear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written./liliAbility to respond to inquiries and complaints in a professional and timely manner./liliFully able to perform all duties typically required of a journeyman plumber./li/ulbrstrongEducation Experience/strongul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"liAny equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered./liliHigh school diploma or GED equivalent required./liliMinimum of seven (7) years of experience as a licensed plumber./liliAt least two (2) years of experience in mechanical maintenance work related to:ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"liPlumbing systems/liliWater distribution systems/liliSanitary sewer collection system installations and repairs/liliFieldwork involving excavations /li/ul/li/ulbrstrongLicenses and Certifications/strongul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"liValid Illinois Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or equivalent within 45 days after hire./liliValid State of Illinois Plumbing Inspector Certification within six (6) months of hire./liliValid State of Illinois Cross-Connection Control Inspector’s Certification issued by the Illinois EPA Division of Public Water Supplies within 90 days of hire./li/ulbrstrongPhysical Demands and Work Environment/strongbrThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.brbrThis position requires a range of physical activities, including regular standing and sitting, and frequent use of hands and fingers to handle, feel, and make fine adjustments. You may occasionally need to reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The role also involves lifting or moving objects—frequently up to 60 pounds and rarely up to 100 pounds.brbrVisual requirements include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, along with depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. You may work in varied environmental conditions, including wet or humid environments, exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. Outdoor work may expose you to extreme cold or heat. The typical noise level in this work environment is moderate.p style="text-align: center"EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/p/ph2Other Qualifications/h2pdiv style="text-align: justify"AFSCME employees shall live within a 20-mile radius from the City’s Emergency Center, located at 1630 8th Avenue in Moline, within 180 days of hire.brbrResidency map and address checker available a href="https://bit.ly/3cezIH4" target="_blank"here/a. /div/p h2About the Department/h2pp style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: left;" id="isPasted"br/pdiv style="text-align: center;"undefinedstrongApplication Deadline: Open until filledbr id="isPasted"(First review of applications will be on Friday, May 30, 2025)/strong/undefined/divundefinedbr/undefineddiv style="text-align: center;"undefinedstrongHours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.brbrNon-Negotiable Starting Pay: $34.7304 Hourly / $72,239.23 Annually/strong/undefined/divbrdiv style="text-align: justify;"strongWho Are We?br/strongThe City of Moline is a welcoming, hardworking community located along the Mississippi River in the heart of the Quad Cities. With a population of just over 42,000, Moline offers the perfect mix of small-town feel and big-city convenience.brbrAs a full-service city, we’re here to provide great services, support local growth, and make Moline a great place to live, work, and visit. We’re proud of our team and the work we do to keep our city running smoothly.brbrWhen you join the City of Moline, you become part of a group that values making a difference in the community. We’re all about doing good work and helping each other succeed.brbrstrongemHow You’ll Contributebr/em/strongAs a Utility Plumber, you'll play a key role in maintaining and improving our city's essential infrastructure. Working under general supervision, you'll apply your journeyman-level expertise to install, maintain, and repair water distribution and sewage collection systems. You’ll have the autonomy to use your professional judgment in selecting the most effective work methods, all while ensuring compliance with the Illinois State Plumbing Code and applicable ordinances. In addition, you may take the lead in guiding or instructing other team members as they assist with similar plumbing tasks./div/ph2Position Duties/h2pul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"liInstall, repair, and maintain water service lines, sewer laterals, mains, curb valves, and related appurtenances./liliInstall and service plumbing systems including hot and cold-water lines, sewer and soil pipes, traps, and fixtures such as toilets, sinks, urinals, showers, and bathtubs./liliOperate excavation and construction equipment, including trenchers, backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, air compressors, jackhammers, drills, grinders, welders, acetylene torches, and a variety of hand tools./liliDirect trenching and backfilling operations at job sites./liliConduct building surveys and maintain records for the cross-connection control program./liliTest, repair, and maintain City-owned cross-connection control devices./liliCoordinate work with City staff and property owners; communicate and interpret applicable codes, standards, and ordinances./liliMaintain accurate repair records in both digital and hard copy formats./liliServe as backup for the plumbing inspector and water distribution crew leader, as needed./liliPerform duties related to water distribution mechanic responsibilities, as assigned./liliCarry out other related duties as assigned./liliPerforms other duties as assigned./li/ul/ph2Minimum Qualifications/h2pstrongKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities/strongul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"liThorough understanding of plumbing systems, including relevant theories, principles, techniques, and equipment./liliIn-depth knowledge of the Illinois State Plumbing Code and related municipal ordinances./liliFamiliarity with applicable safety standards and awareness of potential job site hazards./liliProficient in the safe and effective use of hand tools, power tools, and excavation equipment./liliSkilled in interpreting and working from blueprints, specifications, and system records for water distribution and wastewater transmission./liliCompetent in the use of personal computers and mobile devices within network environments./liliExperienced with software applications such as ArcMap GIS, Tele-Ticket, Lucity Work, and Microsoft Office./liliCapable of instructing and directing work crews effectively at job sites./liliStrong skills in public relations, employee engagement, and labor relations./liliAble to plan and coordinate plumbing-related projects with minimal supervision./liliClear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written./liliAbility to respond to inquiries and complaints in a professional and timely manner./liliFully able to perform all duties typically required of a journeyman plumber./li/ulbrstrongEducation Experience/strongul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"liAny equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered./liliHigh school diploma or GED equivalent required./liliMinimum of seven (7) years of experience as a licensed plumber./liliAt least two (2) years of experience in mechanical maintenance work related to:ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"liPlumbing systems/liliWater distribution systems/liliSanitary sewer collection system installations and repairs/liliFieldwork involving excavations /li/ul/li/ulbrstrongLicenses and Certifications/strongul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"liValid Illinois Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or equivalent within 45 days after hire./liliValid State of Illinois Plumbing Inspector Certification within six (6) months of hire./liliValid State of Illinois Cross-Connection Control Inspector’s Certification issued by the Illinois EPA Division of Public Water Supplies within 90 days of hire./li/ulbrstrongPhysical Demands and Work Environment/strongbrThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.brbrThis position requires a range of physical activities, including regular standing and sitting, and frequent use of hands and fingers to handle, feel, and make fine adjustments. You may occasionally need to reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The role also involves lifting or moving objects—frequently up to 60 pounds and rarely up to 100 pounds.brbrVisual requirements include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, along with depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. You may work in varied environmental conditions, including wet or humid environments, exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. Outdoor work may expose you to extreme cold or heat. The typical noise level in this work environment is moderate.p style="text-align: center"EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/p/ph2Other Qualifications/h2pdiv style="text-align: justify"AFSCME employees shall live within a 20-mile radius from the City’s Emergency Center, located at 1630 8th Avenue in Moline, within 180 days of hire.brbrResidency map and address checker available a href="https://bit.ly/3cezIH4" target="_blank"here/a. /div/p
See More Details >>Plumber LOCATION Rock Island, IL Salary: $39.09 COMPANY Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation is a family of 8(a), HUBZone, SDB, and other companies wholly owned by the largest tribe in Alaska. Each of its wholly owned 30+ subsidiaries are uniquely qualified to deliver value to its customers and teaming partners. For over 30 years, THTBC has operated as a trusted US Federal contractor throughout the US and worldwide. THTBC delivers outstanding service with innovative, low-cost contract solutions worldwide to all its public and private sector customers. JOB SUMMARY This position performs a variety of plumber trade functions at the Rock Island Arsenal property. RESPONSIBILITIES • Perform monthly preventive maintenance, Inspects, tests, and repairs all sizes of cross-connection/ RPZ backflow assemblies ensuring they meet applicable plumbing codes and rules • Perform repairs and preventive maintenance to facilities and equipment, including replacement. • Repair and maintain plumbing systems according to specifications and plumbing codes, study building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations. • Replace washers, mend broken pipes, and open clogged drains. • Assemble pipe sections, tubing, and fittings, using screws, bolts, solder, plastic solvent, and caulking. • Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, and fixtures, such as sinks, toilets, and tubs, using hand and power tools. • Study the building plan and inspect the structure to determine the required materials and equipment and sequence of pipe installations. • Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings, using hand and power tools. • Locate and mark the position of pipe installations and passage holes in structures, using measuring instruments, such as ruler and level. • Cut, thread, and bend pipe to the required angle, using pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, and pipe-bending machines. • Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks. • Join the pipe by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulks joints, fill the pipe system with water or air, and read pressure gauges to determine whether the system is leaking. • Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, chilled water pumps, sump pumps, sewage pumps, and water softeners. • Perform cleaning and housekeeping required in the performance of normal maintenance activities. • Troubleshooting efforts and repairs steam, water, and gas distribution systems. • Maintains accountability of all issued tools. • Perform other related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS • 4+ years of journeyman plumbing experience • Must possess a current Illinois Journeyman Plumbing license • RPZ backflow testing certification and installation for the state of Illinois required • Must possess and maintain a valid State Driver’s License as required by the position • Must have a safe driving record, as defined by Company policy, to operate a company vehicle • Must be able to successfully complete pre-employment screening to include Motor Vehicle Record check Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
See More Details >>Title: Maintenance Technician Looking for full-time, year-round, recession-proof work? As a maintenance technician in the residential property management field, you’ll have a consistent, secure job that enables you to work with your hands, help people, and solve problems. RPM maintenance technicians prepare apartments for new residents, make repairs in apartments of current residents, and perform routine maintenance in and around the community.This job and career path have advantages that you can’t find everywhere, even in other maintenance jobs, such as: Consistent work. The RPM industry is resilient, and as an RPM maintenance technician, you’ll have work even when COVID-19 guidelines result in closing down other industries, such as hospitality, restaurant, and retail. Also, you won’t experience seasonal lulls the way you might as HVAC contractor; construction worker; or other commercial maintenance specialists. Comprehensive benefits. With a job as an RPM maintenance technician, your needs are covered with a benefits package that includes health insurance, a 401(k), sick leave, and life insurance. RPM careers also offer paid holidays and vacations, and many provide rent reduction and tuition assistance. Range of work and knowledge. You’ll be trained and asked to fix problems with plumbing, electricity, heating, cooling, locks, carpentry, and more. Variety. No two days are alike. You’ll have different tasks in different apartments where you’ll interact with and help different people every day. Personal interaction. You’ll get to know the people you are helping in the community, and they’ll be thankful for what you do.A maintenance technician job is good for self-motivated problem-solvers who are eager to learn. The job may be especially well-suited for someone with technical school training or military, construction, contracting, or home repair experience. Companies tend to promote from within, so with some years of experience under your belt, you could become a regional maintenance manager for a portfolio of communities!Annual Base Salary Range*Entry level: $34,500 – $44,000Maintenance supervisor: $49,000 – $65,200Regional maintenance manager: $76,000 – $109,800Additional Earnings*Overtime and bonus pay: 6.7% – 11.4% of salaryHousing BenefitsSome employers offer rent reductions of 20% or more.* Source: CEL & Associates 2019 Real Estate Compensation Survey. These salary ranges are not reflective of every market and may be higher or lower depending on geographic area and employer. About the Company: National Apartment Association The National Apartment Association envisions a world where rental housing is a valued partner in every community. NAA is the leading voice for the rental housing industry and as a trusted partner, valued connector and a powerful advocate, we are committed to serving 145 state and local affiliates, over 91,000 members and more than 11 million apartment homes globally. We lead the way home. Company Size: 20 to 49 employees Industry: Other/Not Classified Founded: 0 Website: https://www.naahq.org/
See More Details >>Becoming a plumber typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in Rock Island, IL, last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 635,000 plumbers nationwide, with an estimated 5,000 in Illinois, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Rock Island earn an average of $735 per week, with an annual overtime average of $38,220. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring plumbers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $80,000 annually for experienced professionals.
