Backflow Tester Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

Position Type:
Plant Maintenance/Technician - Certified Backflow
Date Posted:
7/8/2026
Location:
Maintenance
Date Available:
08/03/2026
DATE REVISED: July, 2026
REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Plumbing
DEPARTMENT/CAMPUS: Maintenance
PAY GRADE/DUTY DAYS: MT6 ($22.29 minimum), 260 days
FLSA: Non-exempt
JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for assisting in the maintenance, repair, installation and inspection of all backflow devices within the District.
Backflow Technician:
1.Inspect backflow assembly installation ensuring it meets applicable plumbing codes and rules.
2.Monitors and investigates the maintenance and replacement requirements of backflow preventionassemblies through annual inspections.
3.Creates and maintains information files including equipment and inspection data.
4.Complete all annual backflow inspections in a timely manner.
5.Complete all inspection reports and send them to prospective entities to ensure compliance.
6.Reads and interprets schematics, blueprints, manuals, and other technical drawings.
7.Repairs, replaces, or installs plumbing within the District.
8.Operates tools, equipment, and machinery in accordance with prescribed safety procedures.
9.Assist with maintaining and repairing drains throughout the district.
10.Assists in cataloging district plumbing equipment information.
11.Works with outside contractors, as needed.
12.Perform other ad-hoc repairs, as needed.
13.Assist other personnel, as needed.
14.Transports various items including, without limitation, tools, equipment, and supplies, to specified joblocation to carry out assigned tasks.
15.Operates equipment including, without limitation, District vehicles, electric carts, electric power lifts, anduse of ladders.
General:
16.Consistently demonstrates support towards the District's Shared Vision, Mission, and Promise 2 Purpose.
17.Assists department leadership in the compilation of miscellaneous confidential reports.
18.Attends departmental and District meetings, as required.
19.Consistently displays integrity, responsibility, accountability, teamwork, and ethics.
20.Performs assigned job duties and responsibilities in accordance with establishedperformance expectations, as well as with District policies, procedures, protocols, andstandard practices.
21.Maintains relevant and up-to-date job knowledge by participating in continuous education initiatives.
22.Demonstrates proficient working knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint,and Outlook, Google Shared applications to include Google Sheets, Google Docs, and Google Slides,as well as database systems and applications relevant to the job function.
23.Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
--High school diploma or equivalent GED
--Active, Valid and In Good Standing Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) license through theTexas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
--Active, Valid and In Good Standing Texas Driver's License.
CORE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Continuous Improvement -- Ensures work meets or exceeds standards, as well as identifies and implements ways make job tasks or processes more efficient.
Cooperation -- Works effectively with others in order to achieve a shared goal.
Time Management -- Budgets, schedules, and manages own time to fulfill priorities effectively and efficiently.
Detail Oriented -- Pays close attention to all the small particulars when working on a task or project and submits projects of high quality with little to no errors.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position requires prolonged periods of standing and walking, along with frequent climbing, lifting, carrying and/or moving objects of up to 50 lbs., balancing, stooping, digging, bending and operating of heavy machinery. This position requires physical strength to handle materials and endurance to perform labor-intensive tasks throughout the workday. The work environment alternates between climate-controlled areas and setting without climate control with exposure to diverse and potentially extreme conditions including, without limitation, fluctuating temperatures, dust, fumes, vapors, and odors, as well as chemical, mechanical and electrical hazards. This position requires the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and will frequently operate a motor vehicle on public roadways to commute to different locations, as assigned, within the District.
Attachment(s):

• Certified Backflow Technician.pdf