Plumber jobs in Lubbock, TX

Responsible for maintenance and renovation of plumbing systems for Lubbock County. Work includes preventive and emergency maintenance as well as repairs and upgrades. Must be a self-starter and have service tech, construction, and remodeling experience. Must be comfortable working in small spaces and in detention center environments. Must be able to perform administrative duties on a computer. Support the department’s maintenance, life safety, and mechanical technicians when needed.

• Read and interpret blueprints, building codes, and manufacturer’s specifications.
• Have a solid understanding of water distribution and sanitary sewer systems for both residential and commercial structures.
• Diagnose, repair, and replace plumbing fixtures, domestic and sanitary sewer systems, backflow devices, lift stations, etc.
• Perform work with hand and power tools and dig trenches when needed.
• Operate motorized vehicles and equipment including pickups, forklifts, scissor-lifts, single-man lifts, bucket trucks, tractors, and other equipment.
• Manage an inventory of parts and tools and record all supplies needed to perform daily tasks and projects.
• Complete work orders in a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and other paperwork necessary for documentation of tasks and services performed.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance and inspections on county equipment; document information into CMMS and report findings to the Director of Facilities (DOF) or Deputy Director of Facilities (DDOF).
• Advise DOF and DDOF on job or project status and operational problems.
• Support and comply with the Departmental safety program including all safety and health rules, regulations, operating policies, and procedures.
• Obtain cost estimates or quotes for proposed materials or contracted work and comply with the County’s purchasing policies.
• Assist leadership in prioritizing and planning forecasted projects.
• Demonstrate high-quality customer service resolving customer problems in a courteous, timely, and accurate manner.
• Follow all applicable county policies concerning attendance, documentation of work, dress and personal appearance, hazard and alarms, confidentiality, licensing, and regulations.
• Respond to 24-hr emergency maintenance calls and provide after-hours overtime work as needed.
• Respond to emergency situations as required; i.e., fire, medical, terrorist, injuries, bomb threats, breaches of security, and notifying security officers.
• Occasionally lead and oversee maintenance technicians and work release personnel when assigned to assist
• Complete other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: High school graduation or its equivalent, trade school, and/or construction trades, plus at least 6 years minimum experience; and/or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties listed above. Must have at least an active TX Journeyman’s Plumbing License. Must be certified to perform inspections on backflow preventers or willing to become certified within first year of employment. Must have valid Texas Driver’s License. Any other certifications are a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Working knowledge and ability to perform connection of systems, including using solder, glue, pro-press, and shark-bite applications. General construction rough-ins and service maintenance knowledge and skills and ability to follow county policies and procedures. Experience and understanding in the safe operation of equipment and tools. Troubleshoot building or equipment breakdowns with available resources and having little to no supervision. Apply safety standards to prevent hazards. Organize and prioritize tasks to be assigned and completed. Interpret drawings and specifications for county building and renovation projects. Perform mathematical calculations and use a computer efficiently. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Work professionally and cooperatively with co-workers.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand for extended periods of time; use hands to finger motion, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must frequently bend, stoop, lie down, and walk. The employee may be required to work in some extremely small pipe chases and attic crawl spaces. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds, such as tools and equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, peripheral vision, ability to focus, and perceive color. Vision may be corrected with glasses or contact lenses. Employee will be required to work in small areas, office buildings, and warehouses with standard incandescent and fluorescent lighting, to handle and properly dispose of hazardous chemicals, and work in areas of loud noise. Employee must be able to tolerate outside conditions, including exposure to extreme weather conditions.

DISCLAIMER: The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the standard functions of this position and should not be constructed as a thorough description of all work requirements. The characteristics of the work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Employer: Lubbock County will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.