Plumber

Plumber Position at Houston Zoo

Houston Zoo is seeking a skilled plumber who has extensive experience working with installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing fixtures, water leaks, gas leaks, sanitary, and storm lines. This position is ideal for a driven and team-oriented plumber that can manage keeping up with tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment working with many departments to meet specific needs.

Responsibilities include maintaining gas, sanitary, storm, and potable water systems for the zoo, performing daily plumbing functions including fixture install and repair, water and gas line repair, jetting drain lines and interceptors as required to keep the zoo operational, keeping back flow devices in repair and inspections up to date with municipality requirements, maintaining sewer and storm lines in optimal performance with preventative maintenance procedures, assembling and installing new plumbing, gas lines, and systems as required, conducting preventive maintenance check-ups for all systems, repairing natural gas and gasoline piping systems within code requirements, and interpreting building plans and blueprints.

Experience and knowledge required include a high school diploma or general education degree (GED), five years' experience in the commercial plumbing field, to include fabrication and installation work; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Current State of Texas Tradesman Plumber or Journeyman License is required. Must have a valid Texas Class C driver's license and comply with the policy on driving. Preferred experience – commercial, institutional, industrial, etc. A strong understanding of industry practices is required. Ability to work on weekends and after hours for events as needed is required.

About Houston Zoo: The Houston Zoo is made up of many moving parts with over 6,000 permanent residents (our animals) for whom we provide housing, meals, medical care, and, yes, even education! There are over 2 million guests each year who come to experience our incredible variety of animals and ecosystems, as well as attend special private and public events and entertainment. Our dedicated staff works around the clock to ensure that the Zoo is always running smoothly for the safety and well-being of our residents and guests. We strive to ensure the protection of all the counterparts of the animals we have at the Zoo and in the wild.

Join the Houston Zoo and become a part of an organization that is focused on the preservation of wildlife and their habitats by combining conservation with education and promotion of sustainable livelihoods in the local communities. Houston Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as a complete inventory of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis. Benefits: Full-time, regular positions are offered the following benefits: medical and prescription drug, vision, dental, basic life AD&D (100% employer paid), short term disability (100% employer paid), long term disability (100% employer paid), supplemental life, flexible spending account / health savings account, 401k, with employer match. Full-time and part-time, regular positions are offered the following additional benefits: free zoo membership, free guest passes, discounts on food, merchandise, attractions, admission, and programs, free parking.