Building Technician V (Plumbing)

City-of-Pasadena,-Tx; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost Employee medical insurance

Employee & Family plan available

On-site medical clinic

Free Virtual Visits

Tuition reimbursement

200% retirement match

Vacation accrual up to 6 weeks

Job summary

The City of Pasadena is seeking a Building Technician V (Plumbing) to perform skilled work installing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing and heating systems. Responsibilities include installing gas lines, servicing HVAC systems, and maintaining a wide range of plumbing fixtures.

You will prepare estimates, complete reports, and ensure all licenses and certifications are current. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, two years in plumbing, and a Texas Master/Journeyman Plumbers

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years' plumbing trade experience.
• Current Texas Master/Journeyman Plumbers License.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• Back Flow Certification preferred.
• Fork lift certification may be obtained via City of Pasadena.
• First Aid Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair plumbing heating systems at master/journeyman level.
• Install gas lines, service heating/cooling systems, fixtures and heaters.
• Install and maintain pipes, valves, drains, basins, tubs, faucets and sinks.
• Repair old plumbing, renew washers/valves, clean traps and drains.
• Solder and repair copper pipes; complete daily work orders and estimates.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on sump pumps and assist inspections.

Skills

Plumbing experience

Texas Driver's License

Texas Master/Journeyman License

Back Flow Certification

First Aid Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Duties

The Building Technician V (Plumbing) is responsible for performing master/journeyman level skilled work installing, maintaining and repairing plumbing heating systems. Installs gas lines in buildings, services heating and cooling systems and installs and maintains lavatories, commodes and water heaters. Install new plumbing including pipes, valves, drains basins, tubs, faucets, lavatories, sinks, drinking fountains, hot water heaters and a wide variety of other plumbing fixtures, facilities and equipment. Repair old plumbing including fixtures and pipelines, renew washers and valves, clean and open traps, drains and other lines. Solder and repair copper pipes. Complete daily work order reports and other related paperwork. Prepare estimates on time and materials required for a job. Conduct preventative maintenance on sump pumps. Assist annual inspections and testing. Must have and maintain, without interruption, all necessary licenses, certifications, clearances, and/or job requirements. Work the assigned schedule and comply with City timekeeping and attendance policy. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED. Two (2) years' experience in the plumbing trade. Possess a current Texas Master/Journeyman Plumbers License. Valid Texas Driver's License. PREFERRED: Back Flow Certification. Will be asked to obtain a fork lift certification provided by the City of Pasadena. First Aid Certification is a plus.

The City of Pasadena offers very generous benefits to all full-time employees. For example:

• Employee-only medical insurance starts as low as $15 per month and the most expensive Employee & Family plan is less than $350 per month.
• The City has its own medical clinic staffed with a M.D. and two medical assistants. Employees and their covered dependents over the age of 5 can visit the clinic FREE OF CHARGE.
• Employees and their covered dependents also have access to Virtual Visits with a medical professional FREE OF CHARGE.
• The City offers college tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year.
• As an employee, you will contribute a portion of your salary each pay-period towards your retirement and the City will match your contribution by 200%. Example, if you contribute $100, the City will contribute $200.
• Civilian employees accumulate vacation at the following rates:
  • Less than 6 years of service - two weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 6 to less than 11 years of service - three weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 11 to less than 21 years of service – four weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 21 to less than 26 years of service – five weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 26 years of service and up – six weeks of vacation per year.