Plumbing Field Engineer

Parks & Recreation

Plumbing Field Engineer

Posting Expires: July 20, 2026

Salary: $47,474.94 – $67,000.00/annually

General Description and Classification Standards

The purpose of this job is to supervise, participate in, and provide plumbing field-engineering services. Duties include but are not limited to supervising staff; coordinating activities; monitoring contract compliance; performing paraprofessional surveying and engineering work; and coordinating engineering projects. This is a fully seasoned skilled level capable of independently carrying out most assignments typical of supervisors. Responsible for overseeing the Plumbing Department, supervising and training junior technicians in completing plumbing orders, managing contractors within the plumbing department, and assisting the Director/ Manager in overseeing the plumbing budget.

Supervision Received

Direction received is very general and focuses on end results and is typically collaborative in nature. Makes decisions on technical issues, diagnoses, or procedures in collaboration with other internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

*These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.*

• Manages contractors' Statements of Work (SOW) and oversees budgetary aspects of projects.
• Trains subordinates to function well as a team to at least journeyman level competency in plumbing and mechanical repair.
• Trains subordinates to complete work orders in a timely and efficient manner without needing constant supervision or guidance.
• Evaluates facility maintenance problems/issues in a timely manner and determines a course of action to resolve problems/issues given budget and resources.
• Schedules and manages necessary subcontractor budget and repairs.
• Learns City of Atlanta organization policy and procedures to better manage resources available to complete section mainte...