Plumber II - Facilities and Services

Dona Ana County; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Doña Ana County is seeking a skilled plumber’s helper to work county-wide on maintenance, repair, and installation of plumbing systems, including boilers, backflow devices, and gas lines.

Responsibilities include handling work orders, preventive maintenance, and ensuring safety compliance. A valid NM Journeyman Plumber’s license and driver’s license are required; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four (4) years of full-time plumbing-related experience.
• Must possess a valid New Mexico Journeyman Plumber's License.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Receive and complete interior plumbing work orders and perform repairs.
• Receive and complete exterior plumbing work orders and perform repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Install, repair, or replace domestic appliances.
• Install, repair, or replace boilers, pumps, and roof drains.
• Install and test backflow prevention devices.

Skills

Read safety procedures

Effective communication

Troubleshooting

Hand and power tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

NOTICE TO APPLICANT

This position will close at 12:00AM MST on the End Date.

You must ensure your application reflects the correct and current information for your work experience, hours worked per week per position, education, personal information, etc.

Only the information provided on this application is evaluated when determining compensation.

**This is a Bargaining Unit Position**

**An Individual whose qualifications exceed the minimum qualifications for the job may be hired above the minimum of the range based on full years of related work experience as presented on the application.**

Job Description

PURPOSE SUMMARY.

Perform skilled work in the maintenance, repair, modification and construction of plumbing systems such as water, sewage, steam, natural gas, air, sprinkler, boiler, wells, swimming pool systems and related plumbing equipment. Perform independent preventive maintenance and emergency repairs county wide. Help to maintain and provide the safe condition and operation of all plumbing systems to promote workplace and environmental safety.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES.

• Receive and complete work orders of interior plumbing malfunctions and complete repairs as indicated or according to work orders.
• Receive and complete work orders of exterior plumbing malfunctions and complete repairs as indicated or according to work orders.
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Install, repair, or replace domestic appliances.
• Install, repair, or replace commercial boilers, sump pumps, and roof drains.
• Install, test, and repair all sizes of backflow prevention devices.
• Trouble shoot and repair natural gas supply systems.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS.

Education.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience.

Four (4) years of full-time experience as a plumber’s helper, gas fitter, steam fitter, or utility worker. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Education/Experience substitution.

In accordance with County Policy.

Licenses/Certifications.

Valid driver’s license. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with County policy. Must possess and maintain a current New Mexico Journeyman Plumber's License at the time of application.

Other (e.g., post-offer medical exam, polygraph, background check, driver’s license record, etc.).

Must pass pre-employment background check and driving record check.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

Knowledge of:

• Plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Preventative maintenance according to published industry guidelines and New Mexico plumbing codes.
• Plumbing, fire suppression, potable water, sanitary waste, and building distribution systems, including installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Skill in:

• Hand and power tools applicable to trade.
• Use of Word, Excel programs and general computer use.
• Estimate time and material requirements for work projects.
• Develop work schedule, equipment usage, and equipment maintenance.

Ability to

• Use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
• Read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Troubleshoot and repair utility distribution systems including heat exchangers, valves, PRVs, backflow, and equipment room piping.
• Effectively communicate.

Compensation Range

$18.49 - $29.74

Doña Ana County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to abide by all federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of a person’s race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability, serious medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, spousal affiliation, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other unlawful criteria, except where a reasonable Bona Fide Occupational Qualification exists.

Doña Ana County will make reasonable accommodation(s) for the known physical or mental limitations of an applicant with a disability, upon request, unless the accommodation(s) would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the County. Please see http://www.donaanacounty.org/ada/ for our Public Notice and to get the Testing/Interview Accommodation Request Form or call 575-647-7210for assistance.