Building Service Plumber

Building Service Plumber

Under the general direction of a Building Maintenance Supervisor, the Building Service Plumber performs skilled plumbing work involving the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems, including water lines, pumps, and underground water and sewer lines. This position operates at the journeyman level, focusing on general maintenance and repair tasks within airport buildings and related facilities, as well as participating in limited construction activities.

This position requires flexibility to work rotating shifts, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays, to meet the demands of our 24/7 operations. Requires availability for emergency call-in. $28.11 / hour

Essential Functions

• Inspects, repairs, and maintains all plumbing systems, including water, sanitary, and industrial waste lines, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes.
• Inspects and repairs vents, storm drainage systems, special piping systems, and associated fixtures, including building drains and water service pipes.
• Responds to plumbing emergencies, troubleshooting issues and using building plans, diagrams, and blueprints to locate and isolate malfunctions.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains pumps for lift stations to ensure optimal functionality.
• Performs regular cleaning and preventative maintenance tasks on plumbing equipment to maintain proper functioning and longevity.
• Tests and repairs backflow prev enters to ensure compliance with safety regulations and functionality.
• Performs other duties related to Facilities Maintenance

Competencies

• Adaptability:
  Maintaining effectiveness in reaching set goals by adapting to changed circumstances, tasks, responsibilities, and people; adjusting one's own behavior in light of changing conditions.
• Communication:
  Shaping communication to the needs of the audience; conveying ideas and opinions clearly to others; listening attentively to others; using appropriate grammar and vocabulary.
• Task Management:
  Listens and checks before acting; tries to understand the people and data before making a judgment; follows established processes.
• Dependability:
  Being trustworthy, punctual, and reliable, consistently fulfilling commitments and responsibilities, and being counted on to deliver quality work on time, demonstrating a consistent and predictable performance level across tasks and situations.

Required for All HCAA Jobs

In the event of an emergency or disaster that impacts the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority (HCAA), an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee's department or the HCAA Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Such assignments may be before, during, or after the emergency/disaster. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all HCAA Policies, Procedures, and Standards.

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications)

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three(3) years experience in plumbing, construction or related field. Or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must achieve QMP Certification (on-the-job technical training, and a formalized plumbing training course) within one (1) year of hire.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyman Plumbing license or similar accreditation level.
• Backflow Certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of plumbing systems, including installation, repair, and maintenance practices for water, sanitary, and industrial waste lines.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and regulations governing plumbing work to ensure compliance during all tasks.
• Knowledge of storm drainage systems, vents, and special piping systems, including their fixtures and appurtenances.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and practices related to plumbing work and maintenance operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others within and outside the Authority.
• Ability to handle restricted, sensitive, and confidential information.
• Ability to provide outstanding customer service, serve the public, and represent the Authority with courtesy and professionalism.

Physical Abilities

• Standing and sitting up to 6 hours per day.
• Frequent sitting.
• Frequent lifting up to 50 Ibs or more.
• Very frequent bending & stooping.
• Frequent pushing, pulling, dragging, reaching overhead, kneeling, crawling & climbing.
• Frequent typing.
• Occasional exposure to extreme weather and excessive noise.
• Frequent use of car/light truck.
• Occasional use of heavy equipment.
• Frequent use of power tools.

The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority-Tampa International Airport provides equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, membership, or non-membership in an employee organization, or based on personal…