Harris County, TX

Position Description

Position Overview

Responsible for the general mechanical work required for the installation, maintenance, and repair of all plumbing equipment and systems, for the efficient operation of designated County building(s).

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs all duties required to provide efficient plumbing operations at various county facilities, such as estimating, installing, and repairing pipes and fittings, installing fixtures, repairing commodes, sinks, faucets, and unstopping drain lines.
• May be required to drive personal or county vehicle to various work sites.
• Assists and trains less experienced co-workers and performs other duties as assigned.
• Will be required to be on-call after hours.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education

• High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.

Experience

• Four (4) years, hands-on repairing plumbing equipment and systems in commercial/industrial.
• Current Journeyman Plumber License.

Licensure

• Valid driver's license (Texas upon hire) and a good driving record.
• Current Journeyman Plumber License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions in a thorough, neat, and timely manner and can a read and follow blueprints.
• Skilled in the care and use of hand tools and power equipment used in the plumbing trade.
• Display mechanical aptitude.
• Maintain a courteous, helpful behavior always.
• Self-starter possessing the interpersonal skills required to be a productive team player.
• Ability to receive CJIS clearance, pass a security check and a drug test, as required. This position is Safety Sensitive and will be subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Licensure

• Backflow Prevention License.

General Information

Position Type

Regular Full-time

Salary Information

• Commensurate with experience
• Based on 26 pay periods

Typical Hours of Work

40 hours per week in eight-hour shifts in a 24-hour per day/7 day per week operation normally, but also subject to early morning, evening, weekend, overtime and Holiday work as required.

Location

1111 Fannin Street

Work Environment

May work outside in all kinds of weather; may work with no air conditioning or heating; may work on ladders and scaffolding; duties require standing, sitting, bending, stooping, climbing, stretching; may work in cramped and awkward positions; may be exposed to dust, dirt, paint fumes, etc

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

BENEFITS

Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.

The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
  • Accrual rates increase based on years of service
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
• Professional development opportunities
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:

• Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
• Flexible schedule (varies by department)
• Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:

https://benefitsathctx.com/

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