Trades Specialist 2: Plumbing

Pima Community College-posted 27 days ago
$24 - $27/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Tucson, AZ
1,001-5,000 employees
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The Plumbing Trades Specialist 2 performs skilled, journeyman-level maintenance, repair, and installation of district-wide plumbing systems, including potable water, gas, drain, waste, and vent piping. The Plumbing Trades Specialist 2 services lab fixtures, components, and related infrastructure, ensuring proper operation of distilled and reclaimed water systems. The Plumbing Trades Specialist 2 installs, repairs, and tests backflow assemblies, and maintains plumbing tools and equipment such as pipe threading and sewer cable machines. Additional responsibilities include fabricating brackets and supports, estimating labor and material costs, and maintaining accurate schedules and records. The work schedule for this position is flexible and may include working evenings and weekends and local travel.

  • Estimates, plans, and completes plumbing jobs from start to finish, factoring in customer requirements and coordination with other trades, contractors, and local utility agencies. Ensures project plans align with building codes and safety regulations
  • Purchases and tracks plumbing materials, creates work orders, and maintain accurate expenditure reports related to repairs and maintenance. Keeps detailed records of maintenance activities, inspections, and service reports
  • Performs installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial building plumbing systems, including potable water, gas, drain, waste, and vent systems, in compliance with the International Plumbing Code and institutional standards
  • Troubleshoots and resolves urgent plumbing problems to ensure uninterrupted service and safe operations. Provides preventive maintenance to plumbing systems and related components to ensure reliability and efficiency
  • Tests, services, and repairs plumbing equipment, shop tools, augers, welders, and backflow assemblies. Ensures all equipment is maintained and functioning according to safety and performance standards
  • Reviews construction plans and related documents to prepare for plumbing projects, verify compatibility with existing systems, and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards
  • Collaborates with Environmental Health and Safety, Facilities Planning, Work Control, and other trades to coordinate and complete assigned projects efficiently. Maintains working knowledge of electrical, HVAC, central plant, and structural systems to support coordinated maintenance and repair efforts
  • Assists other shops and may be assigned out of trade to support additional maintenance or repair needs as directed by management
  • Practices safety-first measures in all work performed and ensures compliance with institutional and regulatory safety standards
  • Communicates effectively and respectfully with supervisors, peers, and other facilities staff while maintaining professionalism, cooperation, and a focus on completing work efficiently and safely
  • Participates in rotating on-call duties, including after-hours and weekend work, as assigned
  • Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor
  • High school diploma or GED and
  • One to three years journeyman level experience required and
  • A current Arizona or National Backflow assembly testers certificate (or must obtain it within one year of hire) and
  • Completion of a documented/accredited plumbing apprenticeship program and
  • Current Arizona driver's license
  • An equivalent combination of certification, education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above
  • Knowledge of skilled trades expertise required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position
  • Skill in effective communication (both written and oral)
  • Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
  • Skill in plumbing maintenance
  • Ability to adapt and maintain professional composure in emergent and crisis situations
  • Ability to operate relevant equipment required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position
  • Three to five years of related journey level trade experience
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