Plumber

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

11d • $27 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations and Maintenance division is a customer-driven team responsible for day-to-day maintenance and the successful operation of Maricopa County facilities. The Plumber delivers quality work with a strong focus on customer service as part of a team of crafts and specialty trades, including electricians, locksmiths, trades generalists, and HVAC technicians. County buildings operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and teamwork is a priority.

The Facilities Management Department plans, designs, constructs, maintains, and operates more than 200 County facilities totaling over 10 million square feet. Its collaborative team provides facility-related services to County departments, including ongoing operations and maintenance, facility project management, and in-house design services.

The position may require a rotating on-call or standby schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. It involves work in varied environments, including detention, medical, forensic, court, and other justice facilities, as well as equipment rooms, rooftops, and restricted areas. The work may expose the incumbent to physical demands, temperature extremes, confined spaces, noise, hazardous energy sources, and other environmental conditions. Personal protective equipment must be used as required.

Requirements

• Three years of journey-level commercial plumbing experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• A valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire, or the ability to obtain one, and an acceptable driving record.
• Complete a Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) background investigation to access County detention facilities.
• Safely climb ladders, scaffolding, and step stools; bend, climb, stoop, kneel, and crawl in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Be capable of using various forms of personal protective equipment as required.

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.
• Completion of an apprenticeship program or vocational education in plumbing may substitute for two years of the experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Remove, replace, and repair plumbing fixtures and equipment, including toilets, faucets, valves, 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 PC and handheld devices for time management, work orders, status updates, inventory, and other required functions.
• Respond to emergency situations during and after hours.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement.
• Exceptional 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 the 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.

What This Job Offers

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