Plumber II

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Wellness Program

Professional development

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement pension (TCDRS)

Transportation assistance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Harris County is seeking a skilled plumber to manage installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems across designated county buildings. The role requires hands-on experience, a current Journeyman Plumber license, and a valid Texas driver’s license.

You will read blueprints, work with hand tools and power equipment, and collaborate with a team to keep facilities running smoothly. The position is full-time and on-site, with after-hours on-call duties and potential deployment to various

Qualifications

• Requires four years of hands-on plumbing repair experience in commercial/industrial settings.
• Journeyman Plumber License is required.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with good driving record.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints and oral/written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and install plumbing systems across county facilities.
• Estimate, install, and repair pipes, fittings, fixtures, and drains.
• Be on-call after hours as needed.
• Possess ability to travel to different work sites and assist/co-train others.

Skills

Read blueprints

Hand tools use

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Strong communication

Self-starter

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma/G.E.D.

Job description

Position Overview:

Responsible for the general mechanical work required for the installation, maintenance, and repair of all plumbing equipment and systems for the efficient operation of designated County building(s).

Job Duties:

• Performs all duties required to provide efficient plumbing operations at various county facilities, such as estimating, installing, and repairing pipes and fittings, installing fixtures, repairing commodes, sinks, faucets, and unstopping drain lines.
• May be required to drive personal or county vehicle to various work sites.
• Assists and trains less experienced co-workers and performs other duties as assigned.
• Will be required to be on-call after hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call [phone] or email [e-mail].

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Education:

• High school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency.

Experience:

• Four (4) years of hands-on experience repairing plumbing equipment and systems in commercial/industrial settings.

License:

• Current Journeyman Plumber License.
• Valid driver's license (Texas upon hire) and a good driving record.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs)

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions in a thorough, neat, and timely manner and have the ability to read and follow blueprints.
• Skilled in the care and use of hand tools and power equipment used in the plumbing trade.
• Display mechanical aptitude.
• Maintain courteous, helpful behavior at all times.
• Self-starter possessing the interpersonal skills required to be a productive team player.
• Ability to obtain CJIS clearance and pass a security check and a drug test, as required. This position is Safety Sensitive and will be subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

Emergency Deployment & Continuity of Operations Requirement:

In accordance with Harris County's Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) Policy, this position is subject to emergency response and deployment protocols. The employee may be designated as supporting a Mission Essential Function (MEF) and must:

• Participate in the classification process of departmental staff based on MEF responsibilities.
• Be available for temporary deployment to an alternative work location, role, or telework assignment during emergency events.
• Confirm work assignments with their supervisor prior to reporting to any worksite during such events.
• Remain flexible in assuming alternative duties as directed to support continuity of County operations.

Applicants for this position will be subject to a criminal background check that includes being fingerprinted. This applies to any position with network access to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) or access to an area where CJIS is received, maintained or stored either manually or electronically (i.e. custodian, maintenance).

Automatic Disqualification:

• Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for any Felony, and any Class A Misdemeanor
• Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for a Class B Misdemeanor, if within the previous 10 years
• Open arrest for any criminal offense (Felony or Misdemeanor)
• Family Violence conviction

NOTE:

Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. \"See Resume\" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences:

Education:

• Backflow Prevention License.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

Full-Time | Regular | 40 hours per week.

Subject to early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays at times, depending on the project or workload.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience, based on 26 pay periods.

Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure

May work outside in all kinds of weather; may work with no air conditioning or heating; will work on ladders and scaffolding; duties require standing, sitting, stretching, bending, stooping, climbing, frequent lifting of a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment, supplies, and tools, and must have the ability to safely install rigging/lifting devices for heavier items. Will work in cramped and awkward positions with all types of mechanical tools, electric and other equipment, and may be exposed to dust, dirt, paint fumes, etc.

FEATURED BENEFITS

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Wellness.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 457 deferred compensation plans.
• Retirement pension (TCDRS).
• Transportation assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program).
• Disability and life insurance.
• Harris County is a Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.