Plumber

Plumber GENERAL PURPOSE Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled, journey-level duties in the design, installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing and related water systems, fixtures and equipment; and performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Plumber is a full journey-level class responsible for designing, installing, troubleshooting and maintain ing a wide variety of plumbing and related systems, fixtures and equipment. Assignments vary, encom pass a variety of tasks, seldom require detailed instructions, and require sound judgment and initiative. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. There will typically be an assigned schedule for these duties. 1. Designs, installs and maintains plumbing and water systems to code; ensures work complies with applicable plumbing codes. 2. Installs, maintains, repairs and services structural plumbing equipment including pumps, faucets, drinking fountains, water and sewer lines, certain kitchen appliances and restroom facilities; clears drains and obstructions in water and sewer systems. 3. Installs and upgrades fixtures and equipment; repairs and replaces valves; lays out, installs and maintains plumbing systems. 4. Installs, inspects, certifies, maintains and repairs backflow prevention devices on irrigation systems. 5. Repairs water and gas leaks in service lines; cuts and threads pipes; rebuilds faucets; repairs water supply and pipes. 6. Replaces or repairs plumbing fixtures, water heaters, pumps, valves and plumbing control devices; repairs and replaces plumbing controls on kitchen and boiler equipment. 7. Works from blueprints, diagrams, sketches and isometric drawings. 8. Maintains routine records related to work performed and materials used. 9. Operates a variety of tools and equipment including drills, jackhammers, saws, pipe snakes, pipe threading machines, and hand and power tools. OTHER DUTIES 1. Maintains a variety of records of completed work, including blueprints, sketches, diagrams and logs. 2. Assists other skilled maintenance personnel in cooperative assignments. 3. Operates vehicles to travel to various District sites and ensures proper maintenance of District vehicles. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: 1. Specialized tools, materials and methods used in plumbing repair and related to maintenance work. 2. Applicable building and plumbing codes and ordinances. 3.Backflow protection methods, practices and devices. 4. Health and safety regulations. 5. Technical aspects of the plumbing field. Ability to: 1. Perform journey-level plumbing in the maintenance and repair of water systems. 2. Diagnose malfunctions and correct plumbing deficiencies. 3. Use a variety of tools and machines utilized in the plumbing trade. 4. Operate a variety of tools and equipment including drills, jackhammers, saws, pipe snakes, pipe threading machines, and hand and power tools. 5. Work cooperatively with others. 6. Understand and follow oral and written directions. 7. Work from blueprints, shop drawings and sketches. 8. Meet schedules and time lines. 9. Maintain routine records. 10. Learn and apply laws, rules and regulations involved in assigned activities. 11. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with District management, staff and others encountered in the course of work. Education, Training and Experience: Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent; and two years of journey-level experience in the plumbing trade. Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: A current and valid San Bernardino County Backflow certificate. A valid California Class C driver's license, a good driving record and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance policy. Upon acceptance of the District's offer of employment, new hires may be required to complete a baseline physical examination prior to the first day of employment. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear; walk or sit; climb and work up to heights of 100 feet; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently over 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Mental Demands While performing the duties of this class, the incumbent is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use shop mathematics; observe and interpret situations; deal with changing, intensive deadlines; and interact with officials and the public. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee frequently works in extreme outside weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts, and on slippery and uneven surfaces. The employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid condi tions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud. Requirements / Qualifications Requirements / Qualifications