Plumber Master

Travis County; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Travis County’s Facilities Management Department seeks a master plumber to install, maintain and repair building plumbing systems across county facilities. The role includes emergency repairs, requisitioning supplies and performing mandated testing, all in conformance with building codes and safety standards.

Applicants must hold a Texas Master Plumber license, a valid Texas driver’s license, and pass CJIS background checks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. AND five (5) years experience in the installation and repair of plumbing fixtures and systems, such as gas, water and steam systems, including lead or supervisory experience
• Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, maintains and repairs building plumbing systems.
• Provides training and technical advice/assistance. Serves as lead worker for specific projects/work orders.
• Plans and develops routine maintenance schedules for systems.
• Responds to requests for service.
• Researches and estimates time and materials needed and records time and materials used.

Skills

Plumbing tools

Blueprint reading

Communication

Time management

Lead worker

Safety practices

Teamwork

Estimating

Reading schematics

Verbal communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

General software

Job description

Are you looking for career opportunities that provide top-notch benefits including paid vacation & sick leave, outstanding health & dental insurance, a free health clinic for you & your dependents, a generous retirement plan, and much more? Travis County’s Facilities Management Department has great jobs that serve dozens of facilities across the county. We offer stable career options with training and tuition reimbursement available to get you to the next level in your career.

Job Summary:

Performs skilled master plumber level plumbing work in the installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing systems. Performs full range of repairs and installation of building plumbing systems, including emergency repairs. Requisitions needed supplies, equipment and materials. Performs mandated testing of plumbing systems. Performs all work in accordance with adopted building codes and uses appropriate safety procedures.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is the second in a series of two plumber-related job classifications within the Skilled Trades job family. This classification is distinguished by the requirement for a master plumber license, additional experience, the ability to perform skilled journey level of plumbing work, and by lead duties and responsibilities. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

• Inspects, maintains and repairs building plumbing systems. Makes recommendations regarding replacement or upgrade of systems.
• Provides training and technical advice/assistance. Serves as lead worker for specific projects/work orders.
• Plans and develops routine maintenance schedules for systems. Responds to requests for service.
• Researches and estimates time and materials needed and records time and materials used. Requests for needed tools, equipment, supplies and materials to perform assigned tasks. Monitors expenditure of supplies and controls inventory of equipment and tools.
• Installs new equipment, piping and fixtures. Obtains permits, as required, from regulatory agencies for the construction of new plumbing systems.
• Performs preventive maintenance and required testing on plumbing systems, including back flow preventers.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or G.E.D. AND five (5) years experience in the installation and repair of plumbing fixtures and systems, such as gas, water and steam systems, including lead or supervisory experience;
OR,
Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

• Master Plumber License issued by the State of Texas.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• Must pass a criminal background check for CJIS clearance.
• Applicants are required to successfully pass the background investigation, including fingerprint clearance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Plumbing codes, related terminology, practices and procedures.
• Standard plumbing maintenance and repair methods, materials, tools and equipment.
• Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages.
• Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.

Skill in:

• Operating and using standard plumbing tools and equipment.
• Installing and maintaining plumbing work.
• Reading and interpreting schematics and blueprints.
• Proper and applicable safety practices, procedures and regulations.
• Working with others, including on a team.
• Explaining complicated problems in simple non-technical language.
• Calculating estimates of time, labor and quantities of materials needed.
• Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

• Understand and precisely follow both verbal and written instructions and communicate in a concise and effective manner.
• Work efficiently, both independently and as part of a team.
• Reason and make judgments and decisions.
• Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, other County employees and officials, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment.
Subject to standing, walking, sitting, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, repetitive motion, pulling, driving, twisting, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting, and working in cramped or confined spaces or areas for extended periods of time to perform the essential functions.
Subject to contact with hazardous waste, foul odors, animal and human fecal matter, insects and rodents, toxic or potential hazardous chemical or substances, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, and high voltage.
Requires work indoors/outdoors in all types of weather (excessive heat and cold).
Requires working at heights from ladders and scaffolds.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 - 5:00 PM; This job classification may require you to work a flexible schedule Monday - Friday including AM, PM, some weekend and overnight shifts to meet the needs of Travis County.

Location: Various Travis County Facilities

Department: Facilities Management

Criminal, Driving, and Employment Background Checks Required.

For updates or questions on this position, contact [e-mail].

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.