Maintenance Mechanic – Plumber

Apple • Austin, TX

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About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic – Plumber maintains and repairs facility plumbing systems, equipment, and related infrastructure. The role performs skilled trades work, including installing, repairing, and altering piping, fixtures, and plumbing equipment, to keep domestic water, wastewater, and other critical building systems operating reliably. The mechanic identifies and resolves problems and works closely with other Places teams, including Project Management, to maintain high standards as new infrastructure comes online.

The position supports plumbing systems and building infrastructure across Apple's facilities, contributing to the comfort, safety, and productivity of employees and customers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in commercial or industrial plumbing maintenance, or in a related trade or technical service environment.
• Working knowledge of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and local code requirements.
• Skill with soldering, brazing, press fittings, threading, and drain-clearing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, as-builts, and rough sketches.
• Experience working with a CMMS; familiarity with a BMS.
• Strong troubleshooting and customer service skills.
• Comfort working from ladders, in mechanical rooms, in crawlspaces, and above ceilings.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in a related field from an accredited institution; five years of related work experience may substitute.
• Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) certification.
• Journeyman Plumber license.
• Cross-training in HVAC, boilers, or general building maintenance.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair facility plumbing systems, equipment, and related infrastructure.
• Install, repair, and alter piping, fixtures, and plumbing equipment.
• Keep domestic water, wastewater, and other critical building systems operating reliably.
• Identify plumbing and system issues and resolve them.
• Work with other Places teams, including Project Management, to support new infrastructure and maintain high standards.

What This Job Offers

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