Plumber II - Austin Facilities Management

Plumber II
- Austin Facilities Management

If you're looking for a challenge and want to make a real impact, join Austin Facilities Management as a Plumber II! In this position you'll manage challenging plumbing projects at city-owned facilities across the Austin area, and handle everything from complex installations and repairs, to permits and inspections. If you're ready to bring your skills to a team that values your craft and offers opportunities for growth, we'd love to have you on our team.

Apply now and take the next step in your plumbing career!

Under limited supervision using independent judgment perform skilled plumbing maintenance/repair in City-owned facilities.

Duties, Functions, and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Plans and leads plumbing projects.
• Performs complex plumbing installations and repairs.
• Installs, repairs, replaces, and maintains pipes and fittings.
• Records data and maintains reports.
• Operates various power tools.
• Pulls permits and coordinate inspections.

Responsibilities
- Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of water heating system installation, maintenance and repair methods, tools, and materials.
• Knowledge of construction procedures sufficient to plan and execute plumbing projects.
• Knowledge of water and waste water pumps and lift stations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Ability to trace and analyze causes of plumbing and heating problems.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Ability to estimate time, materials, and costs of plumbing projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years of experience in the installation and repair of plumbing fixtures and systems including gas, water, and steam systems.
• Experience may substitute for Education up to four (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications

Required:

• State of Texas Master's Plumbing License.
• Texas Class C Operator's License or ability to obtain one within 90 calendar days of hire.

Physical Requirements:

Moderate. Tasks involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying or using a force equal to lifting up to fifty (50) pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial and/or residential plumbing experience.
• Preventative maintenance experience with plumbing systems.
• Experience with computerized work order software.

Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after seven (7) days.

Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

Days &

Hours:

Monday through Friday; 7:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Evening, weekend, & holiday work may be required to meet business needs. Rotational on call and call back is required by the position.

Location:

411 Chicon St, Austin, Texas 78702

Salary Range: $28.76 - $35.59 hourly

About working for Austin Facilities Management and the City of Austin:
Working with Austin Facilities Management provides a number of benefits including medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more!  for more information. Employment Application:
The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.

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