Plumber II

Office of the County Engineer; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Flexible spending accounts

457 deferred compensation plans

Retirement pension

Transportation assistance

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Office of the County Engineer in Houston, TX seeks a skilled plumber to install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems across county buildings. Duties include estimating, piping, fixtures, and drain work, with potential travel to multiple sites.

Candidates must have a Journeyman Plumber license, a high school diploma or GED, and four years of hands-on plumbing experience in commercial settings. Be prepared for after-hours on-call and background checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Four years of hands-on plumbing repair experience in commercial/industrial settings.
• Current Journeyman Plumber License.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with good driving record.
• Ability to obtain CJIS clearance and pass security and drug tests.

Responsibilities

• Provide plumbing operations at county facilities including estimating, installing, and repairing pipes, fittings, fixtures, and drains.
• May drive to various work sites.
• Assist and train less experienced co-workers.
• Be on-call after hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read blueprints

Hands-on plumbing

Hand tools

Power tools

Mechanical aptitude

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma/GED

Four years of hands-on plumbing experience

Tools

Journeyman Plumber License

Driver's License

Job description

Position Description

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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].

Criminal History Check

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.

Requirements

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.