Facilities Management Department - Facilities Maintenance Mechanic, Senior Plumber

Facilities Maintenance Mechanic, Senior-Plumber

The Facilities Maintenance Mechanic, Senior-Plumber under general supervision performs a variety of moderately complex to complex repair, maintenance, installation, and related services involving plumbing systems, pumping, pipes and fittings, and other similar facility mechanical operating systems. The incumbent also performs routine and preventive facilities maintenance and general repairs as well as assists licensed mechanics in major projects. This designation is distinguished from the Facilities Maintenance Mechanic, Intermediate by greater work complexity and a broader range of work activities.

As a senior, member makes decisions and is responsible for assisting with scheduling and overseeing the daily operations of the division.

Minimum Qualifications:

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. Certificates and Licenses Required 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

Typical Duties:

Essential Duties 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; prepares assigned equipment for safe and efficient operating condition by inspecting prior to and after use;
Changes filters, balance 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…