Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Plumber Technician is a skilled tradesperson working alongside the Master Plumber installing, inspecting and repairing pipes and plumbing systems to make sure all buildings’ fixtures operate correctly.  
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

1. Under the direction of the Master Plumber, Plumber Technician’s duties include finding the source of leaks and blockages, fixing or replacing broken parts and testing the plumbing system.
2. Carry out regular maintenance of plumbing systems.
3. Perform installation/replacement of plumbing systems.
4. Inspect previously installed plumbing systems.
5. Perform any necessary repairs to previously installed systems.
6. Answer calls for plumbing issues, be “on call” when on rotation.
7. Keep up to date with current safety regulatuions and requirements for the various plumbing systems a college installs and maintains.
8. Work carefully to follow all current regulations for plumbing work to ensure that all install system pass inspections.
9. Communicate well with coworkers and upper management.
10. Communicate well with team members and fellow employees.
11. Manage a work log.
12. Keep detailed reports of work done at various job sites.
13. Provide information regarding plumbing system upkeep to upper management.
14. Read blueprints and drawings to understand or plan the layout of plumbing, waste disposal and water supply systems.
15. Cut, assemble and install pipes and tubes with attention to existing infrastructure (e.g. electrical wiring) .
16. Install and maintain water supply systems.
17. Locate and repair issues with water supply lines (e.g.leaks).
18. Repair or replace broken drainage lines, clogged drains, faucets, etc.
19. Install waste disposal and sanitary systems with well-functioning DWV systems. 
20. Have knowledge on landscaping sprlnkler system.

NOTICE:  Required Documents
To be considered for this position, you are required to upload your high school diploma or GED or unofficial transcript(s). If recommended for this position an official transcript(s) will be required. In addition, if a license or certificate is required for this position, upload proof of your current license/certificate.

Required:
High School Diploma or GED.
Candidate should possess a minimum of 2 years experience in commercial plumbing and have a minimum of 2000 logged hours.
Employees driving an LC Vehicle must have a valid Texas Driver’s License.

Supervision Exercised
Plumber Technician may at time supervise and/or direct Temporary (Elite) employees.
Supervision Received
Plumber Technician will directly supervised by Master Plumber and/or Assistant Director to Physical Plant. 
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.  
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.  
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.   
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a standard office environment.    
Work inside a well-lighted and air-conditioned area most of the time.  
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Safety
Required to work safely and follow safety rules.    
Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.  
Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.
Special Conditions
Immediate supervisor may assign other duties.  
May be required to work outside regular working hours, as needed.  
May be required to work at a different college work site or campus as needed.
EEO Statement
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Laredo College is open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, or national origin who are otherwise eligible for admission as students. Furthermore, Laredo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and no applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or national origin. This institution will not enter knowingly into any contractual agreement for services or supplies with any firm failing to follow fair employment practices. 
Foreign Degrees
Foreign degrees require an evaluation for United States equivalency from an approved stated education agency or having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to your online application at the time of applying. For your convenience, we have provided the following links to assist you in complying with this requirement. However, you may use any other certified transcript evaluation service. http://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Certification/Out-of-state_Certification/Foreign_Credential_Evaluation_Services/ http://www.naces.org/members.htm
Disclaimer
The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. LC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by LC as its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.