Journeyman Plumber

Pay Range: $22.90/hr. - $28.62/hr. 

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 3:00 pm.

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities. Find out More!

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability. 🌆

A Journeyman Plumber job is available with the City of Fort Worth Park & Recreation Department within its PAR Trades Maintenance Division. The PRM Division provides plumbing and irrigation related repairs and inspections for both park and other City properties in Fort Worth. The Division is seeking a Journeyman Plumber to perform preventive maintenance, inspections, plumbing and irrigation repairs and installation at various City owned sites across the City.

This position qualifies for the following incentive which is separate from the base pay:

$2,000 Sign-On Incentive: 50% paid after the completion of first pay period, 50% paid after the completion of 6 months of employment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS Diploma/GED supplemented by specialized training in plumbing.
• Two years of responsible experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems and equipment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Texas Journeyman Plumber’s license.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain a Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) inspection certification prior to completion of probationary period.
• Must pass drug test and physical

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ) irrigation systems and drinking fountains.
• Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) inspection certification.

The Journeyman Plumber's job responsibilities include:

• Perform inspections, maintenance and repair of exterior plumbing/irrigation systems at Fire Stations, Police Stations, Community Centers, Libraries and all City parks.
• Perform routine double-check inspections on all Parks and other maintained premises; must possess or be able to obtain double-check certification by completion of probationary period.
• Inspect and install double-check and/or RPZ valves on all Park plumbing and irrigations systems.
• Repair irrigation lines, check valves, heads, controllers, etc.
• Install and maintain drinking fountains, some pool mechanical, misters, fountains, etc. within the park system.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting; depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases, vibrations, chemicals, oils and workspace restrictions.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Heavy Work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

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Salary : $23 - $29