Plumber II

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years of experience in the installation and repair of plumbing fixtures and systems including gas, water, and steam systems.
• Experience may substitute for Education up to four (4) years.

Licenses or Certifications:

• State of Texas Master’s Plumbing License.
• Texas Class C Operator’s License or ability to obtain one within 90 calendar days of hire.

Physical Requirements:

• Moderate. Tasks involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying or using a force equal to lifting up to fifty (50) pounds.

Notes to Applicants

About the job:
If you’re looking for a challenge and want to make a real impact, join the City of Austin Building Services Department as a Plumber II! In this position you’ll manage challenging plumbing projects at city-owned facilities across the Austin area, and handle everything from complex installations and repairs, to permits and inspections.

If you’re ready to bring your skills to a team that values your craft and offers opportunities for growth, we’d love to have you on our team. Apply now and take the next step in your plumbing career!

About working for Building Services and the City of Austin:
Click here to watch the City of Austin Recruitment Video!

Working with Building Services provides a number of benefits including medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click HERE for more information.

Employment Application:

• The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, and specific job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held.
• If you are selected as the top candidate, starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
• The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.

Criminal Background Investigation:
The position requires a criminal background investigation.

Assessments:
Assessment(s) may be administered as part of the interview process.

If you are selected as a top candidate:
Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduation degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.

Military/Veteran Interview Preference:
Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 verifying honorable discharge, at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference.

Driving Requirement:

This position requires a Texas Class C Operator’s License or ability to obtain one within 90 calendar days of hire. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after seven (7) days.

Pay Range
$27.41 - $33.30 per hour
Hours
Monday through Friday: 7:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Evening, weekend and holiday work may be required.
Rotational on-call is required by the position.
Job Close Date 02/26/2025 Type of Posting External Department Building Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location Building Services Department, 411 Chicon, Austin TX 78702 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Commercial and/or residential plumbing experience.
• Preventative maintenance experience with plumbing systems.
• Experience with computerized work order software.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Plans and leads plumbing projects. Performs complex plumbing installations and repairs. Installs repairs, replaces, and maintains pipes and fittings. Records data and maintains reports. Operates various power tools. Pulls permits and coordinate inspections.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of water heating system installation, maintenance and repair methods, tools, and materials.
• Knowledge of construction procedures sufficient to plan and execute plumbing projects.
• Knowledge of water and waste water pumps and lift stations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in planning an organizing.
• Ability to trace and analyze causes of plumbing and heating problems.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Ability to estimate time, materials, and costs of plumbing projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Plumber II position are; graduation from high school or equivalent, plus four(4) years of experience in the installation and repair of plumbing fixtures and systems including gas, water, and steam systems. Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years. A State of Texas Master's Plumbing License. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have a State of Texas Master's Plumbing License?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a Texas Class C Operator's License. Do you have a Texas Class C Operator's License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a Texas Class C Operator's License within 90 calendar days of hire?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* How many years of of commercial plumbing experience do you have, including installation, maintenance and repairs?

• No Experience
• 1-4 Years
• 4-6 Years
• 6-8 Years
• More than 8 Years

* How many years of of residential plumbing experience do you have, including installation, maintenance and repairs?

• No Experience
• 1 - 4 Years
• 4 - 6 Years
• 6 - 8 Years
• More than 8 Years

* How many years of experience do you have with preventative maintenance of plumbing systems and fixtures?

• No Experience
• 1 - 4 Years
• 4 - 6 Years
• 6 - 8 Years
• More than 8 Years

* Which of the following describes your experience in the use of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) i.e. work order system?

• No Experience
• 0 - 2 Years
• 2 - 5 Years
• More than 5 Years

* This position will require you to accept "on call assignment" on a rotating basis, for the duration of one week every fourth week, to provide 24 hours support for both emergency and non-emergency services. While "on call" you will be required to respond to "call back" assignments. Are you willing and able to fulfill this "on call" assignment?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Check

Optional & Required Documents

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