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

About the job:
Are you a skilled plumber looking for your next opportunity? Join the City of Austin Building Services Department to build your skills and serve your community. Perform complex installations, maintenance, and repairs on a variety of systems-everything from sinks and toilets to sprinklers and piping systems. Your expertise will directly contribute to the functionality of city owned and operated facilities in the Austin area, making a real impact every day.

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 aboard. Apply now and take the next step in your plumbing career with us!

About working for Building Services and the City of Austin:
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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.

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.

Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after seven (7) days.
Pay Range
$26.61 - $31.87
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 02/19/2025 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. Do you meet the minimum qualifications for this position?

• Yes
• No

* You must obtain the State of Texas Journeyman’s Plumbing License within six (6) months of hire. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* 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.

* 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

Optional & Required Documents

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