PLUMBER

The City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department is looking for a self motivated, experienced

Plumber

to provide plumbing services for the Parks and Recreation parks, pools, and various facilities.

The Parks and Recreation Plumber will maintain, inspect, repair, and install plumbing, commercial irrigation and related systems, and components. Our Plumbers works independently with little to no supervision.

Upgrades and installs plumbing, commercial irrigation, and related systems and components

Maintains and repairs equipment, systems and components by running tests, inspecting and replacing parts, identifying maintenance needs, and flushing out systems

Maintains fueling facilities by servicing and repairing pumps, hoses, valves, filters, piping, motors, controls, wiring, and hydraulic equipment

Reviews and revises plans, oversees plumbing installations, and plans and reviews site inspections

Winterizes, summerizes, and maintains coolers and cell decks, tests and inspects for leaks, maintains potable water and sewer systems, and conducts blue staking

Diagnosis, troubleshoot and make necessary repairs to bring facility back on line as soon as possible

Performs routine preventative maintenance and critical repair and replacement of City buildings components and systems

Completes requisitions, develops and implements new procedures, directs work with outside contractors, submits work requests, monitors work in progress, and approves work upon completion

Occasionally directs helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, volunteers or temporary employees and may temporarily act in a higher capacity

Performs related work as required

Minimum Education Level & Type: High School

Minimum Experience Qualifications: At least 4 years maintaining, inspecting, repairing, and installing plumbing at the journey-level

Valid and Unrestricted Class D - Driver's License

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated on the education and work experience in their employment profile and the responses to their supplemental questions. The highest scoring applicants will then be invited to participate in an Oral Board interview.   

• Oral Board Interviews will be held: the week of June 26, 2023

Upon completion of all examination processes, the highest scoring applicants will be placed on the Civil Service Eligibility List.  An applicant's ranking on the Civil Service Eligibility list will be based on their final score which will be calculated as:      

• 20% of your rating for education and work experience
• 80% of your oral board interview   

Selection Interviews may be conducted post Civil Service Eligibility List by the Hiring Manager.

This recruitment will establish a Civil Service Eligibility List that will be utilized to fill vacancies occurring within Parks and Recreation the next 6 months.

Veterans, Native American, or Disability preference points will be added to the final score for those that are placed on the Civil Service Eligibility List.  If you qualify for preference points as outlined in the Employment Profile, you must present your documentation at the Oral Board interviews.  The DD 214 must be a copy that indicates characterization of service.  

If you are in need of Americans with Disabilities Act-related accommodation during the testing process, please call Sandra Fata at ParksHR@tucsonaz.gov at least 48 hours prior to the evaluation.

You are encouraged to print this bulletin because it contains important dates and information that will not be available online once this position closes.

Additionally, communication during this process will be sent via email to the email address on file, so please ensure your browser accepts emails from jobs@tucsonaz.gov and check your email account regularly; this may include your junk box/spam filter.  Failure to respond or follow instructions may result in disqualification. All inquiries should be directed to the email address listed below.  

ParksHR@tucsonaz.gov

Basic Physical

Asbestos Physical

Hep A Vaccine (follow City of Tucson protocol)

Hep B Vaccine (follow City of Tucson protocol)

75 lb Lift Test

To ensure accurate payroll information for tax purposes, the successful candidate will need to provide their original Social Security Card or original letter from the Social Security Administration with their social security number prior to beginning work with the City of Tucson.

The City of Tucson hires lawful workers only - US citizens or nationals and non-citizens with valid work authorization - without discrimination. Federal immigration laws require all employers to verify both the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. In its efforts to meet the law's requirements, the City of Tucson participates in the E-Verify program established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to aid employers in verifying the eligibility of workers.

Retired City of Tucson employees receiving benefits from the Tucson Supplemental Retirement System who are considering reemployment with the City should be aware that pursuant to Section 22-37(g) of the Tucson City Code, retirement benefits shall be suspended during the period of reemployment with the City of Tucson unless you have been separated at least twelve consecutive months before returning to work AND you return to a non-permanent employment classification. Creditable service does not accrue during any reemployment period.