Plumber

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

13d • $28 - $39

About The Position

The Pima County Facilities Department has multiple openings for a Plumber to join our team. In this position, you will perform journey-level maintenance, repair, diagnosis, troubleshooting, construction, fabrication, and preventive maintenance involving commercial-level plumbing systems, which includes Commercial Fire Protection Systems, FP piping modifications, new installations, main fire pump repairs, and replacements. This position is required to work rotating on-call shifts. Post-job offer physical required.

Requirements

• Completion of an industry-recognized apprenticeship program in the plumbing trade or craft AND one (1) year of journey-level experience in the plumbing trade or craft. (Relevant education may substitute for up to six months of the aforementioned experience.)
• Three (3) years of experience with Pima County as a Trades Maintenance Specialist in the plumbing trade or craft.
• Five (5) years of experience as a commercial journeyman Plumber.
• Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
• Certified as Approved Backflow Tester or able to acquire this certification through Pima County sponsored training within 6 months of hire date. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.
• Valid driver license is required at time of application.
• Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
• The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
• Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination.
• Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services' review and approval of the candidate's driving record.
• Current First Aid certification required on the date of appointment; CPR certification desirable for some positions.
• Ability to obtain jail pass is required.
• The County requires pre-employment background checks.
• Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
• A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
• Post-job offer physical required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with/knowledge of UPC Codes and IPC Codes.
• Experience with/knowledge of backflow prevention/cross-connection control.
• Experience with/knowledge of commercial, industrial, and residential plumbing.
• Experience with/knowledge of all phases from rough-in to finish.
• Experience with/knowledge of threading machines, power tools, sewer machines, and hand tools.
• Experience with/knowledge of installing, connecting, and testing water, sewer, gas, air, and vacuum lines.
• Experience with/knowledge of excavation safety/confined space and fall protection.

Responsibilities

• Performs commercial-grade pipe fitting, fabrication and installation of ductile iron, copper (potable and DWV) steel, stainless, cast-iron, high-density polyethylene, and PEX
• Performs commercial drain/sewer system repairs and replacements including ABS, DWV, cast-iron and C900
• Conducts natural gas piping for low- and medium- pressure systems, black-steel threaded and press connections, HDPE fusion piping and CSST
• Installs/maintains lift stations, ejection and sump pits
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of UPC, IPC, NFPA 13 and NFPA 20 codes and guidelines
• Repairs detention facility plumbing and performs new installations including penal ware and ligature-resistant plumbing fixtures
• Excavates large-scale underground piping system installations, modifications and repairs
• Maintains central plant process installations and repairs heating, condensing and chilled water systems including commercial and industrial size boilers
• Demonstrates knowledge of backflow prevention and cross-connection control measures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees