Plumber Master

Travis County•Various County Facilities, TX

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Master Plumber performs skilled plumbing work installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing building plumbing systems across Travis County facilities. The role handles the full range of plumbing repairs and installations, including emergency repairs, works in accordance with adopted building codes and safety procedures, and requisitions the supplies, equipment, and materials needed for assigned work. The position includes lead-worker responsibilities on specific projects and work orders, along with providing training and technical assistance. A flexible schedule may be required to meet departmental needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and five years of experience installing and repairing plumbing fixtures and systems, such as gas, water, and steam systems, including lead or supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job duties.
Master Plumber License issued by the State of Texas.
Valid Texas Driver's License.
Must pass criminal background investigation and fingerprint clearance for CJIS clearance.
Knowledge of plumbing codes, terminology, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of plumbing maintenance and repair methods, materials, tools, and equipment.
Knowledge of computer equipment and word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other software packages.
Knowledge of business letter writing, grammar, punctuation, and report preparation.
Skill operating and using standard plumbing tools and equipment and installing and maintaining plumbing work.
Skill reading and interpreting schematics and blueprints.
Skill applying appropriate safety practices, procedures, and regulations.
Skill working with others, including on a team, and explaining complicated problems in simple, nontechnical language.
Skill estimating time, labor, and quantities of materials and communicating verbally and in writing.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions precisely and communicate concisely and effectively.
Ability to work efficiently independently and as part of a team; reason and make judgments and decisions; manage time, perform multiple tasks, and organize diverse activities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, departmental clientele, outside agencies, and the public.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements and work in the described environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

Inspect, maintain, and repair building plumbing systems, and recommend system replacements or upgrades.
Provide training and technical advice or assistance.
Serve as lead worker for specific projects and work orders.
Plan and develop routine system maintenance schedules and respond to service requests.
Research and estimate the time and materials needed, and record time and materials used.
Request tools, equipment, supplies, and materials needed for assigned tasks.
Monitor supply expenditures and control equipment and tool inventory.
Install new equipment, piping, and fixtures.
Obtain permits from regulatory agencies when required for construction of new plumbing systems.
Perform preventive maintenance and required plumbing-system testing, including testing backflow preventers.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.