Plumber III - State Hospital - Maximum Security Unit (MSU

Date:
Aug 10, 2026

Location:

HARLINGEN, TX

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Functional

Title:

Plumber III
- State Hospital
- Maximum Security Unit (MSU)
Job Title: Plumber III
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Plant Maintenance
Posting Number: 19723
Closing Date: 11/08/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
Salary Range: $4,263.17 - $6,779.16
Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-A-20
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 10%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

Rio Grande State Center

Job Location City: HARLINGEN

Job Location Address: 1401 S RANGERVILLE RD

Other Locations:


MOS Codes: 1171,12K,3E4X1,DC,MAT,UT

Brief

Job Description

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

HSCS is comprised of ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers. Psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

Performs advanced (senior-level) installation, maintenance, and repair work of plumbing systems and components at the facilities. Installs and repairs plumbing systems. Inspects, tests, and troubleshoots plumbing equipment. Coordinates plumbing repairs performed by others. Advises others on plumbing issues when planning maintenance projects. Participates in planning long-range plumbing maintenance programs as part of the maintenance team. Maintains and renovates plumbing systems. Processes paperwork related to work orders, projects, and material requisitions.

Assigns work to others qualified to perform the work. Trains, coordinates, and leads the work of others in the maintenance department on projects involving plumbing work. Maintains and oversees records. Works under limited supervision of the plant manager, assistant plant manager (or other appropriate supervisor depending on facility structure), with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

This position may also be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on maximum security locations.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs)

Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Performs advanced-level plumbing work. Assembles pipe sections, tubing, or fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment. Installs pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances, or fixtures using hand or power tools. Installs energy-efficient and water-conserving equipment and alternative water sources. Locates and marks the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures.

Measures, cuts, threads, or bends pipe to required angles using hand or power tools or machines. Welds small pipes or special piping using specialized techniques, equipment, or materials. Inspects structures to assess material or equipment needs, to establish the sequence of pipe installations, or to plan installation around obstructions such as electrical wiring.

Oversees and performs moderately technical and preventative maintenance tasks on all plumbing equipment. Performs…