Plumber, (B253154-1), 204, Construction Maintenance

Job Posting

City of Laredo, $17.12 Hourly, Laredo, TX, Full-time, B253154-1, Parks and Recreation (31 / 90), Construction Maintenance

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

Skills and Abilities

Work Environment / Conditions and Physical Demands

Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures :

Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments :

Office or similar indoor environment

Outdoor environment

Exposures Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements :

Individuals with known violent backgrounds

Individuals who are hostile or irate

Fumes or airborne particles

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)

Travel Position will require the employee to travel :

Minimum Qualifications

Valid Licenses and Certifications

Required Licenses or Certifications

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.

Benefits

The City of Laredo provides a benefit compensation package that includes the following for all Full-time regular employees :