Commercial Plumber
City of Las Cruces, NM
Commercial Plumber
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Commercial Plumber
Salary
$21.10 Hourly
Location
Las Cruces, NM
Job Type
Full-time Regular
Job Number
J050 02-25 LD
Department
Evergreen Recruitment
Opening Date
02/11/2025
Closing Date
6/30/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
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Nature of Work
Repairs, maintains, and installs sewer, water, gas, heating, and cooling systems, and boilers and backflow prevention systems, within City facilities to ensure appropriate levels of functionality and operation.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Position functions within facilities and outdoors with exposure to all types of weather and traffic conditions; some work requires being on the roofs of buildings, inside attics, floor crawl spaces and sewer pits with exposure to noise, mechanical hazards, gases, chemicals, fumes, dust, moving equipment and vehicles. Various protective devices are used and are mandatory.
PHYSICAL FACTORS
Various protective devices are used and are mandatory. Heavy lifting and carrying up to one-hundred (100) pounds is required; frequent reaching above and below shoulder height, bending, balancing, climbing, kneeling and squatting.
WORK SITUATION FACTORS
Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, and responding to customer issues. May require stand-by status, and working extended hours, including evenings and weekends, holidays, and responding to emergencies. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policy.
FIRST CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.
This posting is part of an Evergreen recruitment. What is an Evergreen recruitment? A recruitment in which we need a larger volume of candidates to fill multiple vacancies across all City departments. It will be posted for an extended time, so that we can draw from the pool of applicants as needed.
This Evergreen recruitment may be utilized to fillcurrent and future Commercial Plumber vacancies in all City Departments to include full time, part time, temporary, and/or contract. This position may be posted again as the applicant pool is depleted or exhausted. The initial review of applications will occur on March 3, 2025, and periodically thereafter.
Full-time; regular; non-exempt; union-represented
This position is graded at BC12.
Duties and Responsibilities
+ Performs regular maintenance to unclog various bathroom equipment and drains; repairs or replaces broken lines and installs bathroom equipment to maintain functionality.
+ Installs, repairs, and maintains water systems ; works with copper and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) lines, water valves, sinks, showers, water fountains, water heaters , and icemakers.
+ Performs startup and maintenance of the pump room for all City-owned swimming pools ; monitors pump maintenance and ensures any and all repairs are done quickly and efficiently to ensure uninterrupted services.
+ Installs, tests , and repairs gas lines and appliances ; follows safety protocols for gas lines, identifies issues requiring more extensive services, and ensures completion of services.
+ Installs, maintains , and repairs heating gas units, evaporative coolers, water boilers, and back-flow valves.
+ Creates and updates appropriate records , processes various transactions, completes necessary forms, prepares estimates, completes work orders, processes invoices, and responds to and resolves various complaints and problems as authorized and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
+ Consults and coordinates with appropriate staff , suppliers , and vendors to procure supplies and materials; makes decisions within limits of delegated authority and budgetary constraints.
Minimum Qualifications
Equivalent to a high school diploma and three (3) years of plumbing work experience is required. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATION(S)
Valid Class D driver’s is required . State of New Mexico Journeyman Plumber and Backflow Certification required ; selected candidate must obtain a NM Journeyman Gas License or NM Journeyman Boiler License within two (2) years of employment . P osition requires an a cceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies .
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
K nowledge of: principles, practices, techniques, materials, and regulations related to the repair, maintenance, and installation of sewer, water, gas, heating, and cooling systems, and boilers and backflow prevention systems; safe and effective use of related tools and equipment ; principles, practices, techniques, activities, rules, and regulations related to the operations and functions of the position and services provided; current principles of record keeping and records management; principles and practices of effective research methods and data analysis, customer service , and problem resolution techniques; occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices; safe and effective use and maintenance of related tools , materials, and equipment; current methods and standards for preparing effective business correspondence; correct English usage, grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; business and personal computers and related software applications; City organization, operations, policies , and procedures to effectively perform the required functions and duties of the position.
Ability to: perform a variety of duties and responsibilities and assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands to meet deadlines; ensure appropriate levels of customer service to achieve expectations and meet objectives; read, understand, and assure compliance with a variety of policies, procedures, rules, standards, and regulations governing related activities and functions; collect applicable information and maintain accurate and timely records; maintain confidentiality of information and data; communicate effectively orally and in writing and use interpersonal skills to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive work direction; prepare and present accurate and reliable information and reports; establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; safely and effectively operate relevant tools, equipment, and motorized vehicles; navigate across even and uneven surfaces; timely and accurately enter data and update records using various mediums and formats ; take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines and carry out primary responsibilities in accordance with all governing regulations, statutes, and procedures to ensure achievement of goals and objectives.
Skills in: reading, understanding , and applying relevant rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures ; effectively managing assignments ; responding to inquiries timely and within the scope of delegated authority; responding appropriately, maintaining objectivity and freedom from prejudice, and exercising sound judgment and understanding in all interactions ; effectively working independently , or as a team member, in various environment s with changing priorities ; preparing and presenting various reports , documents, forms, and correspondence; researching information, analyzing data, maintaining accurate records, and updating information in various mediums and formats; operating a personal computer with installed generic and specialized software; preparing and presenting information in a clear and concise manner; demonstrating appropriate and effective interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills; performing highly effective support in assigned areas.
As per provisions specified in the individual contract or grant. To view a summary of benefits offered by the City of Las Cruces,Click here (http://www.las-cruces.org/207/Employee-Benefits)
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Are you a current City of Las Cruces employee? (If you fail to include this information under the work experience section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)
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+ No
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Position requires at least a high school diploma or GED. Do you meet this minimum requirement? (If you fail to include this information under the education section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)
+ Yes
+ No
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Position requires at least three (3) years of plumbing work experience. Do you meet this minimum requirement? (If you fail to include this information under the work experience section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)
+ Yes
+ No
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Position requires a valid driver's license. Do you meet this minimum requirement?
+ Yes
+ No
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If you answered "yes" to Question #4 above, please indicate the type of license, license number, expiration date, any restrictions and endorsements, and the state that issued the license.
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Position requires a valid State of New Mexico Journeyman Plumber license and Backflow Certification at time of hire. Do you meet this minimum requirement? (If you fail to include this information under the license/certification section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)
+ Yes
+ No
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If you answered "yes" to Question #6 above, please indicate the type of license, license number and expiration date.
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Position requires that you obtain a NM Journeyman Gas License or NM Journeyman Boiler License within two (2) years of employment. Are you able to meet this requirement?
+ Yes
+ No
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I understand and accept that if I am selected for this position, I will need to provide proof of the required licenses and certifications.
+ Yes
+ No
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Employer
City of Las Cruces
Address
P.O. Box 20000Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88004
Phone
575-528-3100575-528-3100
Website
http://www.lascruces.gov
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