Position Summary
Plumber performs skilled work at the journeyman level in the installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing systems, fixtures and accessories. Employees in this classification are responsible for performing skilled plumbing tasks in accordance with standard trade practices. Duties include determining work methods and required materials, cutting and installing pipes, performing a variety of plumbing repair and maintenance tasks, and utilizing specialized tools and testing instruments of the plumbing trade.
Duties & Responsibilities
Installs, maintains and repairs valves, faucets, sterilizers, bathtubs, sinks, lavatories, sewers, vents, drinking fountains, water heaters and other fixtures. Maintains a positive attitude toward superiors, co-workers, patients and customers in general. Installs, maintains and repairs gas lines, valves, alarms and related equipment. Observes established safety practices and procedures. Operates and uses specialized plumbing tools and equipment such as ratchet cutters, reamers, electric and gasoline powered sewer snakes, pipe wrenches, chain wrenches and pipe vices. Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches and diagrams. Cleans and flushes boilers, storage and return tanks, hot water heaters and similar equipment. Repairs, replaces and checks high and low pressure steam boilers, blows down and flushes boilers; checks, repairs and replaces safety devices and controls as necessary. Installs pipe and hoses on fire trucks, spray trucks, and other specialized equipment and apparatus. Maintains piping systems by opening clogged drains with plungers or other devices; snakes-out pipes and fixtures, replaces washers on leaky faucets; tests for leaks by filling pipe with water under pressure and checking fall pressure with gauges. Installs irrigation systems including pumps, pressure tanks, sprinkler controls and connectors. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.48 - $32.71 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
License/Certification:
- Journeyman Plumber license (Required)
Work Location: In person
