Plumbing Specialist

JLL•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

JLL is seeking a Journeyman Plumber for a Class B commercial high-rise property in Houston, TX. This role is crucial for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing domestic water, drainage, and plumbing infrastructure to ensure tenant comfort and building performance. The Journeyman Plumber will collaborate with on-site engineering and property management teams to uphold code compliance, safety standards, and JLL's service expectations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Journeyman Plumber License as required by state or local jurisdiction.
Minimum of 3–5 years of commercial plumbing experience.
Demonstrated experience with multi‑story or large‑scale plumbing systems.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, riser diagrams, and schematics.
Strong troubleshooting skills for plumbing, drainage, and pump systems.
Working knowledge of plumbing codes, safety practices, and OSHA requirements.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in commercial high‑rise, institutional, or office facilities.
Backflow prevention certification.
Experience maintaining booster pumps, recirculation systems, sump pumps, and sewage ejectors.
Familiarity with building automation systems (BAS) related to plumbing equipment.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
Medical gas, brazing, or additional trade certifications.
Strong customer service skills and experience interacting with tenants.

Responsibilities

Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of domestic water, sanitary sewer, venting, and storm drainage systems.
Troubleshoot and repair piping, valves, fixtures, pumps, water heaters, pressure regulators, and backflow preventers.
Support high-rise plumbing systems, including vertical risers, pressure zones, booster pumps, and mechanical room equipment.
Respond to service requests and plumbing emergencies while minimizing disruption to building occupants.
Execute preventive maintenance tasks such as valve exercising, drain cleaning, pump testing, and fixture inspections.
Coordinate plumbing shutdowns, isolation, and restoration activities with engineering and property management teams.
Document completed work, inspections, and repairs in the computerized work order system.