Building Technician V (Plumbing)

City of Pasadena • Pasadena, TX

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About The Position

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for performing master/journeyman level skilled work installing, maintaining and repairing plumbing heating systems. Installs gas lines in buildings, services heating and cooling systems and installs and maintains lavatories, commodes and water heaters. Install new plumbing including pipes, valves, drains basins, tubs, faucets, lavatories, sinks, drinking fountains, hot water heaters and a wide variety of other plumbing fixtures, facilities and equipment. Repair old plumbing including fixtures and pipelines, renew washers and valves, clean and open traps, drains and other lines. Solder and repair copper pipes. Complete daily work order reports and other related paperwork. Prepare estimates on time and materials required for a job. Conduct preventative maintenance on sump pumps. Assist annual inspections and testing. Must have and maintain, without interruption, all necessary licenses, certifications, clearances, and/or job requirements. Work the assigned schedule and comply with City timekeeping and attendance policy. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two (2) years' experience in the plumbing trade
• Possess a current Texas Master/Journeyman Plumbers License
• Valid Texas Driver's License

Nice To Haves

• Back Flow Certification
• Will be asked to obtain a fork lift certification provided by the City of Pasadena
• First Aid Certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Installing gas lines in buildings
• Servicing heating and cooling systems
• Installing and maintaining lavatories, commodes and water heaters
• Installing new plumbing including pipes, valves, drains basins, tubs, faucets, lavatories, sinks, drinking fountains, hot water heaters and a wide variety of other plumbing fixtures, facilities and equipment
• Repairing old plumbing including fixtures and pipelines, renew washers and valves, clean and open traps, drains and other lines
• Soldering and repairing copper pipes
• Completing daily work order reports and other related paperwork
• Preparing estimates on time and materials required for a job
• Conducting preventative maintenance on sump pumps
• Assisting annual inspections and testing
• Maintaining all necessary licenses, certifications, clearances, and/or job requirements
• Complying with City timekeeping and attendance policy
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• The City of Pasadena offers very generous benefits to all full-time employees . For example: Employee-only medical insurance starts as low as $15 per month and the most expensive Employee & Family plan is less than $350 per month .
• The City has its own medical clinic staffed with a M.D. and two medical assistants. Employees and their covered dependents over the age of 5 can visit the clinic FREE OF CHARGE.
• Employees and their covered dependents also have access to Virtual Visits with a medical professional FREE OF CHARGE .
• The City offers college tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year.
• As an employee, you will contribute a portion of your salary each pay-period towards your retirement and the City will match your contribution by 200% . Example, if you contribute $100, the City will contribute $200.
• Civilian employees accumulate vacation at the following rates: Less than 6 years of service - two weeks of vacation per year. From 6 to less than 11 years of service - three weeks of vacation per year. From 11 to less than 21 years of service - four weeks of vacation per year. From 21 to less than 26 years of service - five weeks of vacation per year. From 26 years of service and up - six weeks of vacation per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED