Plumber
Job in
Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, 85718, USA
Listed on 2026-02-02
Listing for:
Pima County Government
Apprenticeship/Internship
position Listed on 2026-02-02
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Plumber, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Installation Technician, Building Maintenance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
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. This position is required to work rotating on-call shifts.
Post-job offer physical required.
Department - Facilities Management
Job Type
:
Classified
Job Classification
: 5617 - Plumber
Salary/Pay
- Salary Grade: 12
- Pay Range: $27.71 - $38.79 per hour
- Hiring Range: $27.71 - $33.25 per hour
Open Until Filled
First review of applications may occur after the posted date (example: 01/30/2026).
Essential Functions- 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.
- Completion of an industry-recognized apprenticeship program in the plumbing trade or craft AND one 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.
- 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 and sewer systems.
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