City of Laredo

Employment - Current Openings

Job Title:	Plumber, (A103115-3), R30, Maintenance
Closing Date/Time:	Continuous
Salary:	$11.82 - $15.97 Hourly
Job Type:	Full-time
Location:	City of Laredo, Texas
Department:	Parks and Leisure Services

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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.
Job Description:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools, and material of the plumbing trade. Knowledge of plumbing practices in laying out and installing water, gas, steam, and other pipe systems and fixtures. Knowledge of uniform plumbing codes. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade. Knowledge of the laws and regulations regarding sanitary plumbing and gas and steam installations. Knowledge of hydraulics as it relates to flow rates, pipe sizes and pressures. Knowledge of building and fire codes as they relate to residential and commercial buildings. Ability to prepare estimates of time and materials. Ability to work from drawings or blueprints and other specifications. Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills. Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor. Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff. Ability to perform strenuous and routine work. Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record. Ability to maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees and respond to general public complaints. Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language. Required to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures. Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed inside and outside a stockroom or warehouse and is exposed to a variety of weather conditions such as excessive heat and humidity, dry atmosphere, excessive cold and inclement weather, excessive noise/intermittent, excessive dampness or chill, and slippery uneven walking surfaces. Work is exposed to dangerous and unusual environmental stress, contagious infectious disease and irritating chemicals, constant noise, fumes, smoke, gas, dust, grease, oils, radiant electrical energy, vibrations, solvents, and dirt. Work with protective devices, around moving objects or vehicles, around machines with moving parts/objects, around moving objects or vehicles, working below ground, on ladders or scaffolding, and hands on water. Capable of working closely with others or alone, working long or irregular working hours, shift work which may include weekends, and traveling by van. Ability to operate motor vehicles, light to heavy lifting under 24 pounds to 45 pounds and over, light to heavy carrying under 15 pounds to 45 pounds and over, straight pulling, pulling hand over hand, repeated bending, operate mechanical and office equipment, simple grasping, dual simultaneous grasping, crouching, standing, sitting, crawling, twisting, kneeling, pushing, stooping, climbing stairs and ladders, reaching above shoulders, and walking. Ability to see, write, read, count, identify shade of color, depth perception and hearing is needed to perform essential functions. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or G.E.D. -AND- At least three (3) years of plumbing experience.
Valid Licenses and Certifications:
Journeyman Plumber's License is required. Valid Texas Drivers License* If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver's License must be obtained prior to employment. 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) 795-3068 two days prior to the scheduled test or interview. "AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, THE CITY COMPLIES WITH THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT."