PLUMBER, 204, CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE
Company: City of Laredo, TX
Location: Laredo
Posted on: November 12, 2024
Job Description:
Salary: $17.12 Hourly
Location : Laredo, TX
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: B253154-1
Department: Parks and Recreation
Division: Construction Maintenance
Opening Date: 11/08/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Description
Performs skilled plumbing work in the installation, maintenance,
and repair of plumbing systems and equipment throughout the City.
Inspects and troubleshoots systems; tests, locates problems, and
repairs. Reads sketches and blueprints, as necessary.
Essential Functions/ Job Competencies/ Physical Requirements
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative
summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by
employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform
job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this
description.
- Installs water, gas, steam, and other pipe systems and
fixtures; repairs to existing plumbing and gas system
installations.
- Replaces, cleans, and makes repairs to flush valves, radiator
valves, and faucets.
- Tests installations for leakage of liquid or gas.
- Removes stoppages from sewer lines with augers and snakes.
- Cuts, seams, threads, and caulks pipes.
- Prepares layouts and sketches of plumbing to be installed, to
include irrigation systems.
- Tests and repairs water tempering valves, photo panels,
metering valves, reduced pressure backflow prevention devices,
pressure regulators, and other specialty plumbing valves, pumps,
fixtures, and equipment.
- Installs and repairs irrigation systems.
- Assists in maintaining good communication between staff,
visitors and other business contacts.
- Must follow all rules of telephone courtesy in all telephone
communications.
- Performs other duties as assigned. COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL
PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
- Knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools, and
material of the plumbing trade.
- Knowledge of plumbing practices in laying out and installing
water, gas, steam, and other pipe systems and fixtures.
- Knowledge of uniform plumbing codes.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the
trade.
- Knowledge of the laws and regulations regarding sanitary
plumbing and gas and steam installations.
- Knowledge of hydraulics as it relates to flow rates, pipe sizes
and pressures.
- Knowledge of building and fire codes as they relate to
residential and commercial buildings. Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to prepare estimates of time and materials.
- Ability to work from drawings or blueprints and other
specifications.
- Ability to maintain good planning and organizational
skills.
- Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
- Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned
staff.
- Ability to perform strenuous and routine work.
- Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good
driving record.
- Ability to maintain harmonious and effective working
relationships with other employees and respond to general public
complaints.
- Ability to project a positive and professional image of the
City of Laredo.
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
- Required to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and
procedures.
- Ability to maintain good health and physical condition
sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the
position. WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following
exposures
- Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from
unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
- Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions
and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
- Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or
hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to
risk.
- Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds
of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly
having to move objects.
- Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50
pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force
constantly having to move objects. Work Environment Locations
Position will require the employee to work in the following types
of work environments
Frequently
- Office or similar indoor environment
- Confined space Often
- Outdoor environment
- Street environment (near moving traffic)
- Construction site
- Vehicles
- Warehouse environment Exposures Position will require the
employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements
Never
- Individuals with known violent backgrounds
- Communicable diseases Seldom
- Individuals who are hostile or irate
- Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
- Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances Sometimes
- Fumes or airborne particles Often
- Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
- Moving mechanical parts
- Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers,
construction) Travel Position will require the employee to
travel
Never:
- National travel
- International travel Seldom:
- Regional travel Often
- Local travel Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
-AND-
At least three (3) years of plumbing experience.
Valid Licenses and Certifications
Required Licenses or Certifications
- Valid Texas Journeyman Plumber's License is required.
- Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state
license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6
months of employment.
As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City
of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school
transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered
employment.
Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required
to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.
Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive
functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy
definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol
testing.
A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation
related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human
Resources Department at (956) 791-7480 two days prior to the
scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.
City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro
Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form
of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic
status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or
gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged
to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based
organization that has a culture built on character and core
values.
The City of Laredo provides a benefit compensation package that
includes the following for all Full-time regular employees:
- 10 days of paid vacation per year
- 6 1/2 days sick leave per year
- Pension plan
- 16 paid Holidays
- Paid health*
- Dental plan*
- Life insurance* *30 day waiting period
For a full description of our benefits, please visit our website
at: under Employee Benefits
01
Are you a current regular full-time or part-time City of Laredo
employee?
- I am a full-time City of Laredo employee
- I am a part-time City of Laredo
- I am not a full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee
02
What is your highest level of education?
- Some High School
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. recognized by the Texas Education
Agency or a regional accrediting agency
- 30 completed college hours (credits) from an accredited college
or university
- 60 completed college hours (credits) from an accredited college
or university
- Associate's Degree from an accredited college or
university
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
- Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
- PhD from an accredited college or university
- Juris Doctor from an accredited college or university
- Other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or
university
- None of the above
03
Do you have at least three (3) years of plumbing experience?
- Yes
- No
04
From the experience you provided on your application, list the name
of the agencies you performed plumbing or related experience
with:Note: Do not answer this question with See Resume or See
Application. Doing so will automatically disqualify your
application from the process.)
05
Do you have a valid Journeyman Plumber's License?(Note: If you
answered Yes to this question, please make sure you attach a copy
of your license to your application)(Failure to thoroughly and
accurately provide this information in the indicated section may
result in your application not being processed)
- Yes
- No
06
I understand that failure to complete ALL sections of my
application, including the Driver License (if appicable),
Education, Work Experience, Certifications and Licenses (if
applicable), Agency-Wide Questions, and Job Specific Supplemental
Questions will result in my application not being processed.
- I have read and understood the above information.
- I have read and do not understand the above information. I will
contact the Human Resources Department for further explanation.
Required Question
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