Summary

We welcome and appreciate your interest in employment with the City of Corpus Christi.  We are an equal opportunity employer; no information obtained during the recruitment/selection process is intended for any discriminatory purposes. 

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

Grade:  117

Salary:  $17.97 - $29.45 (Dependent on Qualifications)

Department:  Asset Management- Facility Maintenance  

E-mail:  AshleyV@cctexas.com

ATTENDANCE REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION ARE AS FOLLOWS: Rotating 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday, 7:00am – 4:00pm. Must be available to work additional hours as needed. 

Who May Apply?

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities 

• Performs maintenance, installation and repair of plumbing systems at various locations throughout the city. Troubleshoots reported discrepancies; prepares material estimates and work plans for management review. 
• Performs preventative maintenance by periodically inspecting equipment to locate and correct problems prior to equipment failure and advising management of equipment condition and the need for repair to ensure proper operations of systems.
• Works from building plans, blueprints and sketches to lay out the routing, placement, slant, slope, fall and proper operation of systems and equipment. 
• Maintains and repairs pressure, drain and sewage line within and building structures; installs and repairs grease traps and separators. Determines and installs valves and traps needed for proper operation of systems.
• Repairs and installs piping (copper, steel, PVC, CPVC, etc.) using welding, brazing, soldering, mechanical and chemical bonding methods according to Plumbing Code Standards. as well as repairs and installs drinking fountains, irrigation system components, icemakers, filtration devices, rotary pumps and fire suppression apparatus as assigned.
• Provides plumbing support services for minor construction, modification and renovation projects assigned to Facility Maintenance Division for completion.
• Provides labor support to other craftsman (electricians, carpenters, A/C maintenance mechanics, etc.) as required
• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications 

• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum of 2-year experience  
• A valid Texas Journeyman Plumber License if required at the time of hire
• A valid Class C Texas driver's license is required. Successful out of state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

Other Information:

Benefits

The City offers an excellent benefit package that includes:

• Texas Municipal Retirement System – the City offers a 2 to 1 match. Each employee automatically contributes 7% of their total compensation. The City matches 2 dollars for every 1 dollar you contribute.
• Medical/dental/vision/life coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Vacation – 88+ hours per year
• Personal leave – 40 hours per year
• Sick leave – 96 hours per year
• Voluntary 457b deferred compensation plan
• Eight (8) Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• City Employee Health & Wellness Clinic & City Employee Fitness Center
• Learning & Development Academy
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Employee Recognition Programs

Basis of Rating 

Application review and the City may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview. 

Closing Statement 

• Selected applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test.
• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.
• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services. 

Job opening will close on:

July 24, 2020