Travis County’s Facilities Management Department has great jobs that serve dozens of facilities across the county. We offer outstanding benefits, stable career options with training, and tuition reimbursement available to get you to the next level in your career!
The Plumber Master performs skilled master plumber level plumbing work in the installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing systems. Performs full range of repairs and installation of building plumbing systems, including emergency repairs. Requisitions needed supplies, equipment and materials. Performs mandated testing of plumbing systems. Performs all work in accordance with adopted building codes and uses appropriate safety procedures.
- Inspects, maintains and repairs building plumbing systems. Makes recommendations regarding replacement or upgrade of systems.
- Provides training and technical advice/assistance. Serves as lead worker for specific projects/work orders.
- Plans and develops routine maintenance schedules for systems. Responds to requests for service.
- Researches and estimates time and materials needed and records time and materials used. Requests for needed tools, equipment, supplies and materials to perform assigned tasks. Monitors expenditure of supplies and controls inventory of equipment and tools.
- Installs new equipment, piping and fixtures. Obtains permits, as required, from regulatory agencies for the construction of new plumbing systems.
- Performs preventive maintenance and required testing on plumbing systems, including back flow preventers.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:High School diploma or G.E.D. AND five (5) years experience in the installation and repair of plumbing fixtures and systems, such as gas, water and steam systems, including lead or supervisory experience;
OR,
Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:Master Plumber License issued by the State of Texas.
Valid Texas Driver's License.
Applicants are required to pass the background investigation, including fingerprint clearance. Applicants are required to pass a criminal background check for CJIS clearance. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of:- Plumbing codes, related terminology, practices and procedures.
- Standard plumbing maintenance and repair methods, materials, tools and equipment.
- Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages.
- Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.
Skill in:- Operating and using standard plumbing tools and equipment.
- Installing and maintaining plumbing work.
- Reading and interpreting schematics and blueprints.
- Proper and applicable safety practices, procedures and regulations.
- Working with others, including on a team.
- Explaining complicated problems in simple non-technical language.
- Calculating estimates of time, labor and quantities of materials needed.
- Both verbal and written communication.
Ability to:- Understand and precisely follow both verbal and written instructions and communicate in a concise and effective manner.
- Work efficiently, both independently and as part of a team.
- Reason and make judgments and decisions.
- Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, other County employees and officials, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.
Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, repetitive motion, pulling, driving, twisting, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting, and working in cramped or confined spaces or areas for extended periods of time to perform the essential functions. Subject to contact with hazardous waste, foul odors, animal and human fecal matter, insects and rodents, toxic or potential hazardous chemical or substances, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, and high voltage. Requires work indoors/outdoors in all types of weather (excessive heat and cold). Requires working at heights from ladders and scaffolds.
Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.
This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.Work Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM; Monday through Friday. (May be on call for emergencies)
Works some holidays, Works some nights, Works some weekends.Location:
1600 Smith Rd., Austin, TXDepartment:
Facilities Management Criminal Background Check, Driving Record, and Employment History Check Required.
