Facilities Management Department - Facilities Maintenance Mechanic, Senior Plumber

Acceptable Experience and Education

High school diploma or equivalent, Associates Degree in technical field, and at least five (5) years working experience as a plumber and in general building service equipment installation, maintenance and repair; with one (1) year of developmental supervisory or managerial experience in facilities;

Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

In order to access the County’s network and systems, a personal mobile smart device is required by the hire start date.

Must have or obtain by date of hire a valid driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso.

Texas State Journeyman Plumber License

• Installs new plumbing, including pipes, valves, drains, faucets, sinks, hot water heaters, and a wide variety of other plumbing fixtures;
• As directed supervises department employees, including assigning and reviewing work, training, providing input on performance evaluations, and making recommendations on hiring, terminating, and disciplining personnel;
• Conducts preventative maintenance on plumbing fixtures and systems;
• Repairs old plumbing, including fixtures and pipelines, clean and open traps, drains and other lines;
• Maintains inventory of parts and supplies;
• Assists licensed mechanics in major projects, including installation, renovation, and repair of plumbing, HVAC, and interior construction;
• Oversees and prepares assigned equipment for safe and efficient operating condition by inspecting prior to and after use;
• Oversees and as needed paints interior/exterior of facilities; performs rough concrete and carpentry work;
• Paints interior/exterior of facilities; paints markings on asphalt, floors or similar surfaces;
• Replaces faulty electrical fixtures such as fuses, sockets and switches; makes major wiring repairs;
• Installs and repairs flooring, ceiling tiles, furniture, cubicles, doors, fixtures, and hardware; changes light bulbs, moves furniture, hangs wall fixtures, and assists departments as directed;
• Assigns and performs setup and takedown of tables and chairs; arranges conference rooms and building lobby special events; moves furniture;
• Assigns and performs preparatory work for painting projects by washing walls, filling in or smoothing surfaces, masking areas, and/or setting up scaffolding;
• As assigned utilizes various cleaning, disinfecting and waxing chemicals and compounds;
• As assigned fixes leaks and clears stoppages in sinks and toilets;
• As assigned may perform routine grounds maintenance and landscaping at multiple County properties;
• Operates and maintains a variety of power and hand tools of the various trades and equipment; performs and schedules regular and preventive maintenance and repair for equipment under charge; ensures proper tools, supplies, materials and equipment are ordered/transported to work sites;
• Assists in construction, to include demolition of site, rough and finish installation of metal track, studs, reinforcement, drywall, tape and bed;
• Repairs and replaces windows, doors, gutters, and other building hardware;
• Requests needed tools, equipment, supplies and materials to perform assigned tasks; researches and estimates time and materials needed and records time and materials used;
• Changes filters, balances air or water flow, maintains pumps, repairs and replaces filters, valves, lines or pipes, motors and/or other items;
• Troubleshoots, repairs, programs, and maintains security equipment;
• Ensures a safe work zone by proper use of signage and cleaning chemicals and equipment;
• Inspects work completed by subcontractors to ensure quality and conformance to code;
• Performs duties of subordinate personnel or others as necessary to ensure continuity of operations during absences;
• Motivates and works with employees to correct deficiencies;
• Assists with managing the career development and performance of staff assigned;
• Meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems;
• Assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; and reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures;
• May…