Plumber Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in commercial or industrial plumbing maintenance and construction.
• Must hold a current Texas Journeyman Plumber License.
• Knowledge of commercial plumbing systems including potable water, gas, sanitary sewer, and drainage systems.
• Experience with plumbing service calls, troubleshooting, repairs, and estimating labor and materials.
• Experience installing and repairing black pipe, copper, PVC, and polyethylene piping systems.
• Ability to read and interpret plumbing schematics, blueprints, and diagrams.
• Ability to solder, weld, braze, and perform minor field fabrication.
• Ability to safely operate plumbing tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding work including walking, standing, climbing ladders, working in confined spaces, and lifting up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as operational needs require.
• Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license.
• Must be self-motivated, organized, and able to work both independently and as part of a team with effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Successful candidates must pass pre-employment drug screening, background check, and TB test.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plumbing systems including water, gas, waste, and sewer piping.
• Install, modify, and repair plumbing fixtures, piping systems, pumps, valves, thermostats, controls, and related equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and identify leaks, corrosion, deterioration, or other plumbing-related issues.
• Coordinate plumbing work with other maintenance trades, operational departments, and contractors; monitor contractor work as required.
• Identify plumbing system issues and implement repairs or system improvements under the direction of department leadership.
• Estimate labor hours and material requirements for plumbing projects and service work.
• Read and interpret plumbing diagrams, blueprints, and schematic drawings to support installation and repairs.
• Maintain accurate work documentation and complete work orders using the Zoo’s computerized maintenance management system (FMX).
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe condition, respond to emergency plumbing issues as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.