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Job Type: Classified
Salary Grade: 12
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $26.38 - $31.65 Per Hour
Full Range: $26.38 - $36.93 Per Hour
Range Explanation:
Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills qualifications experience education licenses training and internal equity.
Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.
The first review of applications will be on 06/06/2025.
The Pima County Facilities Department has multiple openings for a Plumber to join our team. In this position you will perform journey-level maintenance repair diagnosis troubleshooting construction fabrication and preventive maintenance involving commercial-level plumbing systems which includes Commercial Fire Protection Systems FP piping modifications new installations main fire pump repairs and replacements.
Post-job offer physical required.
Essential Functions:
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act this classification may include any of the following tasks knowledge skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the departments need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
Performs commercial-grade pipe fitting fabrication and installation of ductile iron copper (potable and DWV) steel stainless cast-iron high-density polyethylene and PEX;
Performs commercial drain/sewer system repairs and replacements including ABS DWV cast-iron and C900;
Conducts natural gas piping for low- and medium- pressure systems black-steel threaded and press connections HDPE fusion piping and CSST;
Installs/maintains lift stations ejection and sump pits;
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of UPC IPC NFPA 13 and NFPA 20 codes and guidelines;
Repairs detention facility plumbing and performs new installations including penal ware and ligature-resistant plumbing fixtures;
Excavates large-scale underground piping system installations modifications and repairs;
Maintains central plant process installations and repairs heating condensing and chilled water systems including commercial and industrial size boilers;
Demonstrates knowledge of backflow prevention and cross-connection control measures.
Minimum Qualifications:
Completion of an industry-recognized apprenticeship program in the plumbing trade or craft AND one (1) year of journey-level experience in the plumbing trade or craft.
(Relevant education may substitute for up to six months of the aforementioned experience.)
OR:
Three (3) years of experience with Pima County as a Trades Maintenance Specialist in the plumbing trade or craft. Some positions may require additional specialized training and/or experience.
OR:
Five (5) years of experience as a commercial journeyman Plumber.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write see resume on your application.
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
Experience with/knowledge of UPC Codes and IPC Codes.
Experience with/knowledge of backflow prevention/cross-connection control.
Experience with/knowledge of commercial industrial and residential plumbing.
Experience with/knowledge of all phases from rough-in to finish.
Experience with/knowledge of threading machines power tools sewer machines and hand tools.
Experience with/knowledge of installing connecting and testing water sewer gas air and vacuum lines.
Experience with/knowledge of excavation safety/confined space and fall protection.
Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Licenses and Certificates:Certified as Approved Backflow Tester or able to acquire this certification through Pima County sponsored training within 6 months of hire date. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.Valid driver license is required at time of application.ValidAZdriver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicants suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services review and approval of the candidates driving First Aid certification required on the date of appointment;CPR certification desirable for some requiring a CDL are also subject to applicable State of Arizona and federal standards rules and regulations on physical requirements including drug and alcohol testing.
Special Notice Items:The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.Ability to obtain jail pass is required
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.Post-job offer physical required.
EEO Information:Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability gender sexual orientation kinship political interest or any other characteristic protected by law.
Full-Time