Plumber

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

10d

About The Position

The Operations and Maintenance division of Maricopa County Facilities Management is seeking a skilled Plumber to provide quality maintenance work with a strong focus on customer service. The division handles day-to-day maintenance and the successful operation of County facilities. The work group includes multiple crafts and specialty trades, and teamwork is a priority. County buildings operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The Plumber maintains and repairs plumbing fixtures and systems across County facilities, including special work environments such as detention, medical, forensic, and court facilities. The position may require rotating on-call or standby work, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Employees must use required personal protective equipment and meet the position’s physical and environmental demands.

Maricopa County Facilities Management plans, designs, constructs, maintains, and operates more than 200 County facilities comprising over 10 million square feet. Its collaborative team provides facility-related services to County departments.

Requirements

• Three years of journey-level commercial plumbing experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of an apprenticeship program or vocational education in plumbing may substitute for two years of the experience requirement.
• Must currently possess, or be able to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona driver's license and have an acceptable driving record.
• Must complete a Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) background investigation to access County detention facilities.
• Must be capable of using required personal protective equipment.
• Must safely climb ladders, scaffolding, and step stools, and be able to bend, climb, stoop, kneel, and crawl in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Must meet the physical demands, including exerting over 100 pounds occasionally, 50–100 pounds frequently, or 20–50 pounds constantly.
• Must pass pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of experience in a large commercial, industrial, or institutional environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and selected software programs, including Maximo.

Responsibilities

• Remove, replace, and repair toilets; porcelain and stainless-steel fixtures; faucets; valves and meters; tempering valves; vent lines; pumps; water softeners; water heaters; showers; urinals; flush valves; flow meters; boilers; steam traps; drinking fountains; and ice machines.
• Repair sewer lines, grease traps, and lead cast-iron joints.
• Safely operate sewer machines 1065, 300, 100, and 80; jetters; cameras; and locators.
• Perform preventive maintenance on plumbing fixtures and systems.
• Use a PC and handheld devices for time management, work order assignments and status, inventory, and other required functions.
• Respond to emergency situations during and after hours.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement.
• Work-life balance.
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County.
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for the employee and qualifying dependents.
• Child care benefits, including access to Maricopa County Kids Club.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave.
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive.
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per-paycheck contribution, with a 100% employer match on Day 1.
• Eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

What This Job Offers

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