Plumber Master

About This Role

This master plumber role involves skilled work in installing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing systems across various county facilities. The position requires a master plumber license and additional experience, including lead duties, and may involve a flexible work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair building plumbing systems
• Make recommendations regarding replacement or upgrade of systems
• Provide training and technical advice/assistance
• Serve as lead worker for specific projects/work orders
• Plan and develop routine maintenance schedules for systems
• Respond to requests for service
• Research and estimate time and materials needed
• Record time and materials used
• Request needed tools, equipment, supplies, and materials to perform assigned tasks
• Monitor expenditure of supplies and control inventory of equipment and tools
• Install new equipment, piping, and fixtures
• Obtain permits, as required, from regulatory agencies for the construction of new plumbing systems
• Perform preventive maintenance and required testing on plumbing systems, including back flow preventers
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D. AND five (5) years experience in the installation and repair of plumbing fixtures and systems, such as gas, water and steam systems, including lead or supervisory experience; OR, any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job
• Master Plumber License issued by the State of Texas
• Valid Texas Driver's License
• Must pass a criminal background check for CJIS clearance
• Applicants are required to successfully pass the background investigation, including fingerprint clearance

Knowledge of:

• Plumbing codes, related terminology, practices and procedures
• Standard plumbing maintenance and repair methods, materials, tools and equipment
• Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages
• Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation

Skill in:

• Operating and using standard plumbing tools and equipment
• Installing and maintaining plumbing work
• Reading and interpreting schematics and blueprints
• Proper and applicable safety practices, procedures and regulations