Plumber - Facilities Management

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Pima County Facilities Department has an opening for a Plumber to join our team. In this position, you will perform journey-level maintenance, repair, diagnosis, troubleshooting, construction, fabrication, and preventive maintenance involving commercial-level plumbing systems, which includes Commercial Fire Protection Systems, FP piping modifications, new installations, main fire pump repairs, and replacements.

Requirements

• Completion of an industry-recognized apprenticeship program in the plumbing trade or craft AND one (1) year of journey-level experience in the plumbing trade or craft. (Relevant education may substitute for up to six months of the aforementioned experience.) OR: Three (3) years of experience with Pima County as a Trades Maintenance Specialist in the plumbing trade or craft. Some positions may require additional specialized training and/or experience. OR: Five (5) years of experience as a commercial journeyman Plumber.
• Valid driver license is at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is at time of appointment.
• The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
• Certified as Approved Backflow Tester or able to acquire this certification through Pima County sponsored training withing 6 months of hire date.
• The ability to obtain jail pass is required.
• The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
• Some positions may require completion of a satisfactory personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems.
• Some positions carry the risk of exposure to infectious diseases, blood-borne pathogens, asbestos or wastewater products, therefore special medical screening prior to or during employment may be necessary to assure employee health and safety.
• This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen.
• This position will require post-job offer proof of immunization(s) or immunization(s) and/or a TB screening.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with/knowledge of UPC Codes and IPC Codes.
• Experience with/knowledge of backflow prevention/cross-connection control.
• Experience with/knowledge of commercial, industrial, and residential plumbing.
• Experience with/knowledge of all phases from rough-in to finish.
• Experience with/knowledge of threading machines, power tools, sewer machines, and hand tools.
• Experience with/knowledge of installing, connecting, and testing water, sewer, gas, air, and vacuum lines.
• Experience with/knowledge of excavation safety/confined space and fall protection.

Responsibilities

• Performs commercial-grade pipe fitting, fabrication and installation of ductile iron, copper (potable and DWV) steel, stainless, cast-iron, high-density polyethylene, and PEX; Performs commercial drain/sewer system repairs and replacements including ABS, DWV, cast-iron and C900; Conducts natural gas piping for low- and medium- pressure systems, black-steel threaded and press connections, HDPE fusion piping and CSST; Installs/maintains lift stations, ejection and sump pits; Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of UPC, IPC, NFPA 13 and NFPA 20 codes and guidelines; Repairs detention facility plumbing and performs new installations including penal ware and ligature-resistant plumbing fixtures; Excavates large-scale underground piping system installations, modifications and repairs; Maintains central plant process installations and repairs heating, condensing and chilled water systems including commercial and industrial size boilers; Demonstrates knowledge of backflow prevention and cross-connection control measures.

Benefits

• The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed