Plumber

This Plumber Journeyman role requires skilled work in the installation, modification, and/or repair of plumbing and related systems, equipment, and fixtures, as well as the ability and willingness to participate in the installation, modification, and/or repair of these systems, equipment and fixtures. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Plans and lays out work and engaged in the installation, repair, and maintenance of water, air, gas, sewer, steam, and hot water heating and distribution systems; supervises and inspects the installation and repair of plumbing pipes, sinks, traps, valves, faucets, vents, pumps, and similar equipment, fixtures, and apparatus. Responsible for the installation record keeping so work meets or exceeds the state codes. Estimates job labor and materials costs; maintains job and cost records; requisitions materials, supplies, and equipment. Conducts regular inspections of work in progress and on completion; participates in the more complex plumbing tasks. Confers with officials on proposed plumbing projects and makes recommendations. Recruits and trains skilled and trades helper personnel. Establishes safety and work performance standards for subordinates. Performs related work as required, including: Selecting type and size of pipe and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers, and valves, according to job specifications. Cutting pipe using a pipe cutter, pipe saw, power tools (band saw), and pipe cutting machine. Threading pipe using threading machine. Knowledge in safe operation of Victaulic roll grooving and cut groove operations. Assembling and installing a variety of metal or nonmetal pipes and pipe fittings, using threaded, wrapped, soldering, brazen, fused, or cemented joints, and hand tools. Securing pipes to structure with bracket, clamps, and hangers, using hand and power tools. Knowledge in safe and professional testing of piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks. Connecting pipe pieces and seal joints, using cement, glue, or mechanical fasteners. Checking slopes and alignment for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers and transits. Dig trenches to desired or required depths, by hand or using trenching tools. Grade and level trench bases, using tamping machines and hand tools. Comfortable working outdoors on uneven surfaces. Miscellaneous duties or responsibilities as assigned. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Graduation from a standard high school or vocational school and 5 years of related experience and considerable experience as a journeyman plumber or any equivalent combination of training and experience. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment of the plumbing trade. Thorough knowledge of the prevailing codes of the plumbing trades. Thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the work. Ability to supervise the work of skilled and semi-skilled subordinates. Ability to analyze defects in plumbing equipment and to determine necessary repairs. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and to lay out work from prints, rough plans, sketches, drawings, and broken parts. Ability to make estimates of labor and materials needed for plumbing jobs. Ability to maintain good working relationships with personnel of other departments. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and orally. Skill in the use and care of the standard tools and equipment of the plumbing trade. Ability to work in any weather element/condition. Ability to work with management and safety on any critical lift plans. Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships