Facilities Plumber Pipefitter
Federal Reserve System
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Company
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
When you join the Federal Reserve—the nation's central bank—you’ll play a key role, collaborating with a dynamic team of mission-driven professionals to strengthen and protect our economy and our communities.Bring your passion and expertise, and we’ll provide the opportunities that will challenge you and propel your growth—along with a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health, wealth, and life. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes tuition assistance, generous paid time off, top-notch health care benefits, child and family care leave, professional development opportunities, a 401(k) match, pension, and more. All brought together in a work environment where you can truly find balance.
About the Opportunity
The Facilities Management Department has an immediate opening for a Plumber - Pipefitter, reporting to the Facilities Plant Operations-Supervisor.
You will be responsible for design, layout, installation, inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of all mechanical piping systems within the facility. In addition, you will ensure environmental safety, and compliance with all applicable local, state, and national code requirements.
What You Will Do:
Perform design, layout, prefabrication and installation of facility piping systems for ongoing maintenance.
Ensure quality and code compliance of all projects via inspection, conduct scheduled inspections of Bank’s Life Safety Systems including fire pumps, sprinkler piping, halon and FM 200 systems.
Assist maintenance staff with preventive and corrective maintenance and repair of new or reworked mechanical piping systems.
Collaborate with other Trade staff to coordinate routing of new mechanical piping systems, ensuring that no installation or accessibility conflicts occur.
Coordinate shutdowns of building mechanical systems and Bank’s fire suppression systems.
Function as technical resource for mechanical piping systems, reviews project specifications and drawings, oversees internal and external staff to ensure code compliance.
Assist in performance of inspections, testing, maintenance, and operations of the Bank’s critical life safety systems.
Assist HVAC technicians to install, repair, and troubleshoot commercial HVAC systems and equipment.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED
5 to 9+ years of relevant work experience
Four years in Virginia state recognized plumbing/pipefitting apprenticeship program.
Journeyman plumber certification.
Gas Fitter and Backflow Prevention experience.
Working knowledge of trouble-shooting and problem-solving processes.
Discover the Reason Why So Many People Love It Here!
When you join the Richmond Fed, not only will you find a challenging and purposeful career, you’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health and wealth, including:
Great medical benefits
Pension and 401(k) with employer match
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Paid volunteer leave
Onsite amenities that make working here fun!
Other Requirements and Considerations:
Candidates should review the Bank’s Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict-of-interest rules and personal investment restrictions.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please notify rich.recruit@rich.frb.org.
Employees who work at and/or visit another Federal Reserve entity or outside business as part of their job duties are required to comply with any onsite safety and health protocols of those organizations (including, but not limited to, requirements to vaccinate or test, mask, social distance, etc.).
Sponsorship is not available for this role. Selected candidate is subject to special background check procedures
The hiring range for this role is $57,000 - $79,300 annually.
Salary offered will be based on the job responsibilities and the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience as defined in the job qualifications.
This position is required to be onsite Monday through Friday each week, with an on-call rotation every 6 weeks.
Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Always verify and apply to jobs on Federal Reserve System Careers or through verified Federal Reserve Bank social media channels.
Full Time / Part Time
Full time
Regular / Temporary
Regular
Job Exempt (Yes / No)
No
Job Category
Facilities/Real Estate Family Group
Work Shift
First (United States of America)
The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.
Always verify and apply to jobs on Federal Reserve System Careers (https://rb.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/FRS) or through verified Federal Reserve Bank social media channels.
The average job posting receives 250 applications.
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