Plumber II - Facilities and Services

Doña Ana County; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Doña Ana County is seeking a skilled plumber for maintenance, repair, and construction of plumbing systems across the county. You will handle water, sewage, gas, and other systems, performing preventive maintenance and emergency repairs to ensure safe operation.

The role includes installing and testing backflow devices, boilers, and related equipment, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance. A valid NM Journeyman Plumber license and driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four years of full-time experience in plumbing-related roles (plumber's helper, gas fitter, steam fitter, or utility worker).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and complete interior plumbing work orders and repair as indicated.
• Receive and complete exterior plumbing work orders and repair as indicated.
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Install, repair, or replace domestic appliances.
• Install, repair, or replace boilers, sump pumps, and roof drains.
• Install, test, and repair backflow prevention devices.
• Troubleshoot and repair natural gas supply systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Plumbing knowledge

Preventative maintenance

Hand and power tools

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Job Description

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.

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

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

Compensation Range $18.49 - $29.74

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 575-647-7210 for assistance.

Additional Notes

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.