Journeyman Plumber
Company
Dallas Zoo Management
Location
Dallas, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Via
via Jobvite
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Journeyman Plumber performs skilled plumbing installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work across the Zoo’s facilities and infrastructure systems. This position supports both routine maintenance and complex plumbing projects involving potable water, sanitary sewer, gas, and specialty systems. Work is performed under general supervision and requires coordination with internal teams, contractors, and other trades to maintain safe, reliable plumbing systems throughout the campus.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plumbing systems including water, gas, waste, and sewer piping.
• Install, modify, and repair plumbing fixtures, piping systems, pumps, valves, thermostats, controls, and related equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and identify leaks, corrosion, deterioration, or other plumbing-related issues.
• Coordinate plumbing work with other maintenance trades, operational departments, and contractors; monitor contractor work as required.
• Identify plumbing system issues and implement repairs or system improvements under the direction of department leadership.
• Estimate labor hours and material requirements for plumbing projects and service work.
• Read and interpret plumbing diagrams, blueprints, and schematic drawings to support installation and repairs.
• Maintain accurate work documentation and complete work orders using the Zoo’s computerized maintenance management system (FMX).
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe condition, respond to emergency plumbing issues as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in commercial or industrial plumbing maintenance and construction.
• Must hold a current Texas Journeyman Plumber License.
• Knowledge of commercial plumbing systems including potable water, gas, sanitary sewer, and drainage systems.
• Experience with plumbing service calls, troubleshooting, repairs, and estimating labor and materials.
• Experience installing and repairing black pipe, copper, PVC, and polyethylene piping systems.
• Ability to read and interpret plumbing schematics, blueprints, and diagrams.
• Ability to solder, weld, braze, and perform minor field fabrication.
• Ability to safely operate plumbing tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding work including walking, standing, climbing ladders, working in confined spaces, and lifting up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as operational needs require.
• Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license.
• Must be self-motivated, organized, and able to work both independently and as part of a team with effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Successful candidates must pass pre-employment drug screening, background check, and TB test.
The Journeyman Plumber performs skilled plumbing installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work across the Zoo’s facilities and infrastructure systems. This position supports both routine maintenance and complex plumbing projects involving potable water, sanitary sewer, gas, and specialty systems. Work is performed under general supervision and requires coordination with internal teams, contractors, and other trades to maintain safe, reliable plumbing systems throughout the campus.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plumbing systems including water, gas, waste, and sewer piping.
• Install, modify, and repair plumbing fixtures, piping systems, pumps, valves, thermostats, controls, and related equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and identify leaks, corrosion, deterioration, or other plumbing-related issues.
• Coordinate plumbing work with other maintenance trades, operational departments, and contractors; monitor contractor work as required.
• Identify plumbing system issues and implement repairs or system improvements under the direction of department leadership.
• Estimate labor hours and material requirements for plumbing projects and service work.
• Read and interpret plumbing diagrams, blueprints, and schematic drawings to support installation and repairs.
• Maintain accurate work documentation and complete work orders using the Zoo’s computerized maintenance management system (FMX).
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe condition, respond to emergency plumbing issues as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in commercial or industrial plumbing maintenance and construction.
• Must hold a current Texas Journeyman Plumber License.
• Knowledge of commercial plumbing systems including potable water, gas, sanitary sewer, and drainage systems.
• Experience with plumbing service calls, troubleshooting, repairs, and estimating labor and materials.
• Experience installing and repairing black pipe, copper, PVC, and polyethylene piping systems.
• Ability to read and interpret plumbing schematics, blueprints, and diagrams.
• Ability to solder, weld, braze, and perform minor field fabrication.
• Ability to safely operate plumbing tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding work including walking, standing, climbing ladders, working in confined spaces, and lifting up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as operational needs require.
• Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license.
• Must be self-motivated, organized, and able to work both independently and as part of a team with effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Successful candidates must pass pre-employment drug screening, background check, and TB test.
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