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Texas Facilities Commission Job Summary
The Position:
Performs highly advanced installation, maintenance, and repair work of plumbing systems and components. Responsibilities include coordinating and overseeing the assembly, installation, or repair of pipes, fittings, or fixtures for heating, water, and/or draining systems. The individual may also serve as a lead worker, providing direction and supervision to other team members. This role demands a high degree of initiative, independent judgment, and the ability to work under minimal supervision. Class title and salary will be commensurate with experience. Benefits Of Working For The State Of Texas
As a State of Texas employee, you will enjoy a generous number of paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. Your new defined benefit retirement account can't lose value due to market fluctuations, unlike retirement plans offered by many other employers. Health insurance premiums for eligible full-time employees are paid at 100% for you and 50% for dependents and there are no deductibles for in-network, in-area services in HealthSelect of Texas. Full-time state agency employees with student loans may be eligible for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness. About TFC
The Texas Facilities Commission (TFC) builds, supports, maintains, and manages over 8 million square feet of state-owned facilities that house over twenty thousand state employees in dozens of state agencies, all working in the service of the citizens of Texas. Essential Functions
Coordinates and performs pipe cutting, welding, preassembly, and installation of various plumbing systems or components. Reviews blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details or procedures. Performs skilled technical work in the installation, repair, replacement, and maintenance of domestic water systems, heating systems, sewer systems, gas pipe, steam pipes, and other plumbing fixtures. Assembles and installs pipe sections, fittings, valves, and fixtures using various techniques and tools. Measures, cuts, threads, or bends pipe as needed using hand or power tools. Repairs or replaces damaged plumbing fixtures, ensuring proper adjustments and connections. Practices preventive maintenance of plumbing tools and equipment, ensuring they are in optimal working condition. Performs complex plumbing tasks and provides technical assistance to other plumbing personnel, vendors, and contractors. Makes sketches for plumbing layouts and determines necessary materials. Coordinates and prepares work orders, reports, and records. Recommends and installs energy-efficient and water-conserving equipment. Assists with documenting repair costs, keeping accurate records of materials and labor using the work order system. May inspect the work of others to ensure compliance with applicable codes. Records backflow testing data onto specified platforms. May serve as a lead worker, providing direction to others and assisting in employee evaluations. Assists skilled workers from related trades in plumbing maintenance. Performs any other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
For Plumber III:
Graduation from a standard senior high school or completion of GED.
Five (5) years experience in building maintenance and repair related to plumbing.
Journeymans plumbing license issued by the State of Texas.
Vocational or technical training in the plumbing trade may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Valid State of Texas Class C driver license.
For Plumber IV:
Graduation from a standard senior high school or completion of GED.
Ten (10) years experience in commercial, residential, and industrial plumbing.
Backflow Certified preferred, able to be certified within one year of hire.
Masters plumbing license issued by the State of Texas.
Valid State of Texas Class C driver license. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Extensive knowledge of the repair, maintenance, and operation of plumbing systems, equipment, safety practices, and procedures.
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Plumber III-IV
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Texas Facilities Commission Job Summary
The Position:
Performs highly advanced installation, maintenance, and repair work of plumbing systems and components. Responsibilities include coordinating and overseeing the assembly, installation, or repair of pipes, fittings, or fixtures for heating, water, and/or draining systems. The individual may also serve as a lead worker, providing direction and supervision to other team members. This role demands a high degree of initiative, independent judgment, and the ability to work under minimal supervision. Class title and salary will be commensurate with experience. Benefits Of Working For The State Of Texas
As a State of Texas employee, you will enjoy a generous number of paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. Your new defined benefit retirement account can't lose value due to market fluctuations, unlike retirement plans offered by many other employers. Health insurance premiums for eligible full-time employees are paid at 100% for you and 50% for dependents and there are no deductibles for in-network, in-area services in HealthSelect of Texas. Full-time state agency employees with student loans may be eligible for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness. About TFC
The Texas Facilities Commission (TFC) builds, supports, maintains, and manages over 8 million square feet of state-owned facilities that house over twenty thousand state employees in dozens of state agencies, all working in the service of the citizens of Texas. Essential Functions
Coordinates and performs pipe cutting, welding, preassembly, and installation of various plumbing systems or components. Reviews blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details or procedures. Performs skilled technical work in the installation, repair, replacement, and maintenance of domestic water systems, heating systems, sewer systems, gas pipe, steam pipes, and other plumbing fixtures. Assembles and installs pipe sections, fittings, valves, and fixtures using various techniques and tools. Measures, cuts, threads, or bends pipe as needed using hand or power tools. Repairs or replaces damaged plumbing fixtures, ensuring proper adjustments and connections. Practices preventive maintenance of plumbing tools and equipment, ensuring they are in optimal working condition. Performs complex plumbing tasks and provides technical assistance to other plumbing personnel, vendors, and contractors. Makes sketches for plumbing layouts and determines necessary materials. Coordinates and prepares work orders, reports, and records. Recommends and installs energy-efficient and water-conserving equipment. Assists with documenting repair costs, keeping accurate records of materials and labor using the work order system. May inspect the work of others to ensure compliance with applicable codes. Records backflow testing data onto specified platforms. May serve as a lead worker, providing direction to others and assisting in employee evaluations. Assists skilled workers from related trades in plumbing maintenance. Performs any other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
For Plumber III:
Graduation from a standard senior high school or completion of GED.
Five (5) years experience in building maintenance and repair related to plumbing.
Journeymans plumbing license issued by the State of Texas.
Vocational or technical training in the plumbing trade may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Valid State of Texas Class C driver license.
For Plumber IV:
Graduation from a standard senior high school or completion of GED.
Ten (10) years experience in commercial, residential, and industrial plumbing.
Backflow Certified preferred, able to be certified within one year of hire.
Masters plumbing license issued by the State of Texas.
Valid State of Texas Class C driver license. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Extensive knowledge of the repair, maintenance, and operation of plumbing systems, equipment, safety practices, and procedures.
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