Plumber I

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) 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 the maximum of four (4) years.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Must obtain the State of Texas Journeyman’s Plumbing License within six (6) months of hire.

Notes to Applicants

Regarding your Application:
Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.

A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. Your work history should include the duties you performed, and any related computer software used. If you are selected to interview:

If you are selected as a top candidate:
Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution. A driving record verification will be conducted. Applicants for positions for which City driving is an essential function must meet the standards of the program: age 18 or older, current applicable driver’s license, proof of insurability, and no more than six (6) points assessed on Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) based on Department of Public Safety ( DPS ) Driver Record Report. This position falls under the COA safe driver program requirements.

Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job will be assessed through skills testing for proficiency in Plumbing.

Travel:
If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

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.

Fair Labor Standards Act ( FLSA ) Classification
This position is classified as NON - EXEMPT .

Additional Information:

This position is an essential position. This means that the Top Candidate who, by virtue of their presence, specialized function or necessary skills, are essential to meeting the business or certain operational needs and are therefore required to report to duty. The Plumber I position with the Building Services Department is considered an essential employee during the COVID -19 pandemic event and as such is required to continue to report to their normal work location and perform the essentials functions of their position during the COVID -19 pandemic event.

This position will perform tasks involving bending, lifting, walking, carrying or using a force equal to lifting up to fifty (50) pounds with or without reasonable accommodations?

Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after seven (7) days.
Pay Range
$24.56 - $28.80 per hour
Hours
Monday through Friday; 7:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Some evening, weekend and holiday work may be required.

Rotational on call and call back as required by the position.
Job Close Date 05/23/2024 Type of Posting External Department Building Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 411 Chicon St., Austin, TX, 78702 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Commercial service plumbing experience.
• Residential service plumbing experience.
• Preventative maintenance experience with plumbing systems.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

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.


Performs complex plumbing installations and repairs to fixtures such as commodes, sinks, urinals, bathtubs, sprinklers, piping systems, etc. i.e., fit, cut, bend etc pipe, install valves and faucets, sets fixtures and replaces washers. Unclogs drain and sewer lines using snake tools or sewer machines. Operates soldering tools, power tools, hand tools, trenching machine and backhoe. Measures, cuts and bends pipe using rulers and hand tools. Records data on appropriate form and logs. Operates various power tools. Repairs, replaces, and installs pipes and fittings on sprinkler systems, drain lines, hot and cold water systems.

Responsibilities - Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• May perform some leadership responsibilities.

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 and heating system installation, maintenance and repair methods, tools, and materials.
• Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in planning and 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 repairs.
• Ability to be on-call 24 hours/day.

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 (*).
* This position requires high school graduation or equivalent, plus three (3) 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 the maximum of four (4) years. Licenses and Certifications Required: Must obtain the State of Texas Journeyman’s Plumbing License within six (6) months of hire. Do you meet the minimum qualifications for this postion?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications referenced above. Detail how you meet the educational requirements (if applicable), account for the years of related experience (if applicable), and explain any substitutions of experience for education, or vice-versa (if applicable).
(Open Ended Question)
* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). 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 Investigation.

* Do you currently possess your State of Texas Journeyman Plumber license?

• 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

* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

* 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

* Do you have the ability to perform tasks involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying or using a force equal to lifting up to fifty (50) pounds with or without reasonable accommodations?

• Yes
• No

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