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/ Responsibilities 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 d... more details
Position 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/Responsibilities
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.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net. 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 graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.
Experience
Five (5) years, hands-on repairing plumbing equipment and systems in commercial/industrial.
Licensure
Valid driver's license (Texas upon hire) and a good driving record.
Current Journeyman Plumber License.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Understand and follow oral and written instructions in a thorough, neat, and timely manner and can a 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 a courteous, helpful behavior always.
Self-starter possessing the interpersonal skills required to be a productive team player.
Ability to receive CJIS clearance, 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.
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
Licensure
Backflow Prevention License.
General Information
Position Type
Regular Full-time
Salary Information
•Commensurate with experience
•Based on 26 pay periods
Typical Hours of Work
40 hours per week in eight-hour shifts in a 24-hour per day/7 day per week operation normally, but also subject to early morning, evening, weekend, overtime and Holiday work as required.
Location
1111 Fannin Street
Work Environment
May work outside in all kinds of weather; may work with no air conditioning or heating; may work on ladders and scaffolding; duties require standing, sitting, bending, stooping, climbing, stretching; may work in cramped and awkward positions; may be exposed to dust, dirt, paint fumes, etc
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.
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