Plumber

Plumber Position

The Operations and Maintenance division is a customer-driven team that provides day-to-day maintenance and ensures the successful operation of all County facilities. We are looking for a skilled Plumber who will deliver quality work and have a strong focus on customer service to join our O&M team. The workgroup consists of numerous crafts and specialty trades, including electricians, locksmiths, trades generalists, and HVAC technicians; teamwork is a priority, and they work in county buildings 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

As the landlord for all facilities owned by Maricopa County, the Facilities Management Department is responsible for the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operations of more than 200 facilities comprised of over 10 million square feet. Facilities Management is a collaborative team that provides and performs various functions to meet the facility-related needs of all Maricopa County Departments. Our broad range of services includes ongoing operations and maintenance of all County-owned facilities, management of all facility projects, and in-house design services.

Proud To Offer:

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% contribution rate per paycheck that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

We Require:

• Three years of journey-level commercial plumbing experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of an apprenticeship program or vocational education in the plumbing field may substitute for two years of the experience requirement

Other Requirements:

• Must possess, or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona Driver's License and have an acceptable driving record.
• Must complete a Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) background investigation to access County detention facilities

Job Contributions:

• Removes, replaces, and repairs toilets (porcelain and stainless steel), faucets, valves, meters, tempering valves, vent lines, pumps, water softeners, water heaters, showers, urinals, flush valves, flow meters, boilers, steam traps, drinking fountains, and ice machines
• Repairs sewer lines, grease traps, and lead cast iron joints
• Performs preventive maintenance on plumbing fixtures and systems
• Operates a PC and Handheld devices for time management, work order assignments, statuses, inventory, and other functions as required
• Responds to emergency situations during and after hours

Working Conditions:

• Extreme temperatures
• Wetness/humidity
• Respiratory hazards
• Noise and vibration
• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes
• Odors
• Dusts and or smoke
• Poor ventilation
• Chemicals
• Oils
• Inadequate lighting
• Confined areas
• Potential contagious diseases
• Traumatic subject matter
• Hazardous energy sources relating, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing systems

The employee will be required to perform work in a Jail environment and in hot, humid conditions on a regular basis.

Selection Procedure:

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact View email address on click.appcast.io to initiate the interactive process.