Plumber II

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; 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 (TCDRS)

Transportation assistance (Metro Ride)

Job summary

Harris County is seeking a skilled Plumber to perform general mechanical work for installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems in designated county buildings. The role requires four years of hands-on experience in commercial/industrial settings and a current Journeyman Plumber license, plus a valid Texas driver’s license and the ability to be on-call after hours.

The position is full-time, with standard hours and potential deployment to emergency locations.

Qualifications

• Requires reading and following blueprints and instructions.
• Four years of hands-on plumbing repair experience in commercial/industrial settings.
• Able to operate hand tools and power equipment safely.
• Willingness to drive to various work sites and be on-call after hours.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair plumbing equipment and systems in designated County buildings.
• Estimate, install, and repair pipes, fixtures, drains, and fittings.
• Assist and train less experienced coworkers; support after-hours on-call duties.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools proficiency

Team player

Communication skills

CJIS clearance readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

Experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs)

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.