Journeyman Plumber

Job Title

Performs skilled journey plumber level licensed work in the installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing systems.

Number of Vacancies: 1

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is the first in a series of two plumber-related job classifications within the Skilled Trades job family. This classification is distinguished by the requirement for a journey plumber license, additional experience and the ability to perform skilled journeyman level of plumbing work. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

Duties and Responsibilities

Installs new and repairs plumbing systems. Makes recommendations regarding replacement or upgrade of systems.

Plans and develops routine preventive maintenance schedules for systems. Responds to requests for service.

Researches and estimates time and materials needed and records time and materials used. Requests for needed tools, equipment, supplies and materials to perform assigned tasks. Monitors expenditure of supplies and controls inventory of equipment and tools.

Installs new equipment, piping and fixtures. Obtains permits, as required, from regulatory agencies for the construction of new plumbing systems.

Performs preventive maintenance and required testing on plumbing systems, including back flow preventers.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience: High School diploma or G.E.D. AND four (4) years experience in the installation and repair of plumbing fixtures and systems, such as gas, water and steam systems; 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. Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements: Journeyman 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. Must be able to work PM and overnight shifts as needed to meet the demands of Travis County. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 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.

Working with others, including on a team.

Explaining complicated problems in simple non-technical language.

Calculating estimates of time, labor and quantities of materials needed.

Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

Understand and precisely follow both verbal and written instructions and communicate in a concise and effective manner.

Work efficiently, both independently and as part of a team.

Reason and make judgments and decisions.

Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, other County employees and officials, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.

Work Environment & Other Information

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, repetitive motion, pulling, driving, twisting, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting, and working in cramped or confined spaces or areas for extended periods of time to perform the essential functions. Subject to contact with hazardous waste, foul odors, animal and human fecal matter, insects and rodents, toxic or potential hazardous chemical or substances, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, and high voltage. Requires work indoors/outdoors in all types of weather (excessive heat and cold). Requires working at heights from ladders and scaffolds. Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours: M-F, 7 AM - 4 PM, on call and call-back pay.

May work some holidays, some nights and some weekends.

Location: Various Travis County Facilities

Department: Facilities Management

Criminal, Driving, and Employment Background Checks Required.

Benefits

Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.

FY2027 Travis County Benefit Guide

In this valuable Travis County Benefits Guide you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.

Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.

Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.

Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.

Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.

Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.

Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.

An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.

Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.

The following benefits are employee paid:

Dental

Vision

Supplemental Life, AD&D

Dependent Life

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Long Term Care

New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.

Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification. On the regular payday on or after the employee's fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.

A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.

Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:

January – March 3 personal holidays

April - June 2 personal holidays

July - September 1 personal holiday

October - December None

New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.

Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.

Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave