Austin Aviation - Airport Plumber

City of Austin

20d•$30 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Under minimal supervision and using independent judgment, this position provides advanced technical expertise and leads the performance of skilled technical tasks in the installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of water plumbing systems in Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)-owned facilities.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus five (5) years of experience in the installation and repair of plumbing fixtures and systems including gas, water, and steam systems, including one (1) year of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.
Valid State of Texas Master Plumber License.
Valid State of Texas Class “C” Driver License
Valid TCEQ Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification.
Responsible Master Plumber (RMP) designation within 120 calendar days of hire.
Must have the ability to read, write, and fluently speak in English.

Responsibilities

Performs preventative maintenance, repairs, inspection, and installation on all plumbing systems and components in the AUS terminal and remote facilities.
Completes assigned work orders including making materials ready, performing quality inspections, and preparing and coordinating system outages.
Plans, schedules, and assists with maintenance and repair activities performed by third-party contractors.
Diagnoses complex plumbing problems with grease inceptors, grease traps, lift stations equipment, fire hydrants, backflow preventers, appliances, wash racks, water softeners, aircraft potable water cabinets, deicing pumps, motors and watering stations, and reclaim water devices.
Operates various sewer machines, sewer cameras, water-jetters, pipe threading machine, pro-press, and various other power tools.
Communicates with leadership regarding work order planning and statuses or other issues as needed.
Maintains records of plumbing equipment and system maintenance activities.
Monitors, maintains, and ensures compliance with the City of Austin, SPB, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the Food and Drug Administration, and all other Local, City, State, and Federal regulations, policies, procedures, and ordinances; communicates concerns to personnel.
Maintains Responsible Master Plumber (RMP) designation to allow plumbing personnel to secure plumbing permits required to install fixtures and equipment in AUS-owned facilities.
Provides leadership, work assignments, evaluations, training, and guidance to others.