Plumber jobs in Las Cruces, NM

· Performs installation, repairs, and maintenance of water systems, including copper and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) lines, water valves, sinks, showers, water fountains, water heaters and icemakers.

· Performs startup and maintenance of the pump room for all City-owned swimming pools.

· Installs, tests and repairs gas lines and appliances.

· Installs, maintains and repairs heating gas units, evaporative coolers, water boilers, and back-flow valves.

· Creates and updates appropriate records, processes various transactions, completes necessary forms, prepares estimates, completes work orders, processes invoices, and responds to and resolves various complaints and problems as authorized and in accordance with established policies and procedures.

· Consults and coordinates with appropriate staff, suppliers and vendors to procure supplies and materials; makes decisions within limits of delegated authority and budgetary constraints.

Ability to:  use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety procedures; follow established industry regulatory procedures and guidelines; perform a variety of duties and responsibilities timely and with accuracy to meet time-sensitive deadlines and to ensure achievement of goals and objectives; mathematical aptitude; read, understand, interpret, and ensure compliance with a variety of specifications, schematic drawings, blueprints, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations governing related activities, programs, and functions; safely operate associated hand and power tools, equipment and motor vehicles; detect needed repairs and make necessary adjustments; navigate across even and uneven surfaces; work effectively in confined spaces; maintain concentration; use sound judgment in decision-making with routine operations and during malfunctions or other emergencies; communicate appropriately and effectively orally and in writing; compile applicable information and maintain accurate records; prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings; review documents and extract relevant information; respond effectively to emergency situations; establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees and the public; use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines to successfully meet established goals and objectives.

Skills in:  efficient and effective use of related equipment, tools, and techniques required to successfully perform the functions of the position; analyzing issues, evaluating alternatives, and making logical recommendations to address issues and/or improve services, procedures, policies, and methods based on findings; making accurate calculations and measurements; researching, interpreting and communicating policies, regulations, and technical procedures and information; using independent judgment and personal initiative; maintaining complete and accurate records; operating tools, equipment, and a personal computer with installed generic and specialized software; assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands; interpreting technical instructions and analyzing complex variables.